# Switch node - MQTT like wildcards for switching

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-mqtt-like-wildcards-for-switching/46337>\
**Category:** Feature Requests\
**Created:** [27 May 2021 11:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-mqtt-like-wildcards-for-switching/46337 "2021-05-27T11:54:50Z")\
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**Author:** ![Steve-Mcl](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex026/user_avatar/discourse.nodered.org/steve-mcl/32/4826_2.png) [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\
**Post date:** [29 May 2021 15:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/switch-node-mqtt-like-wildcards-for-switching/46337/78 "2021-05-29T15:14:47Z")

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> [@dceejay](#):
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> I think you'll find that Nick's carefully informed but opinionated design is what has helped make Node-RED what it is over 8 years

Damn straight. 🧙

PS I hope you don't think i was implying anything there - I certainly did not mean to dis anyone nor our beloved node-red (not my style). I simply hope we can all fairly agree and disagree on points of implementation now and again without offending anyone otherwise there is little point to discussion TBH.

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