# Updating a Node-RED flow from the file system

**URL:** <https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-a-node-red-flow-from-the-file-system/29205>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [30 June 2020 08:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-a-node-red-flow-from-the-file-system/29205 "2020-06-30T08:39:58Z")\
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**Post date:** [30 June 2020 08:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/updating-a-node-red-flow-from-the-file-system/29205/1 "2020-06-30T08:39:58Z")

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Hello,

I would like to know if it is possible to update and deploy a node-RED "flow" just by modifying files.

Let me explain: If for example I have 10 machines with Node-RED, I would like to be able to update their flow and deploy it without having to go through the Node-RED GUI, but simply by modifying a file via SSH.

The idea would be to modify 1x the flow via the Node-RED GUI and then push the new flow + deploy it via SSH on the 10 other endpoints.

Is this possible?

Thanks for your help.

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