# Top **URL:** https://discourse.nodered.org/top.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discourse.nodered.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.nodered.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.nodered.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [Pi life expectancy](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-life-expectancy/99366)
**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2026 20:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pi-life-expectancy/99366 "2026-02-09T20:51:47Z")
Bought a pi4 when they where first available, I'm guessing at least 4 years probably more. It runs, or ran 24/7 flawlessly till about 3 months ago when things went wonky. After troubleshooting off and on i finally came … --- ## [eChart: how can I make the tooltip visible?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/echart-how-can-i-make-the-tooltip-visible/100078)
**Author:** [@joachim\_bl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/joachim_bl)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [19 January 2026 10:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/echart-how-can-i-make-the-tooltip-visible/100078 "2026-01-19T10:08:24Z")
I have managed to create an echart with the template node. However, i am not able to display the tooltip with the legend. Can anybody help? Here my node: \[ { "id": "c4f7b79d0d16995b", "type": "ui-te… --- ## [Trying to chart high/low temp](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-chart-high-low-temp/99775)
**Author:** [@montyfert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/montyfert)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [18 December 2025 23:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/trying-to-chart-high-low-temp/99775 "2025-12-18T23:29:09Z")
hi i'm trying to make a chart for highest and lowest temperatures outside from an mqtt sensor. but am failing miserably, any sugestions where im going wrong would be great thanks martin \[ { "id": "558a976d1… --- ## [Suggestions for Node Red 5.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestions-for-node-red-5-0/99856)
**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2026 04:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suggestions-for-node-red-5-0/99856 "2026-01-31T04:33:04Z")
(I'll start this thread) :slight\_smile: These are ideas/bumps (n the road) for me when I'm using the editor. //== I have LOT of tabs. I find it annoying that if I have the debug set to this flow the list is still q… --- ## [Free HMI Application with Animated Graphics for SCADA, BMS](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/free-hmi-application-with-animated-graphics-for-scada-bms/99380)
**Author:** [@bobster1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bobster1)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [20 October 2025 13:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/free-hmi-application-with-animated-graphics-for-scada-bms/99380 "2025-10-20T13:21:22Z")
Node-Red AHU PID Control Training System with Interactive UI c/w Step by Step Guide to Create Bespoke Dynamic Graphics. https://www.udemy.com/course/free-hmi-application-with-animated-graphics-for-scada-bms/?referralCod… --- ## [Raspian Trixie NodeJS problem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspian-trixie-nodejs-problem/99998)
**Author:** [@Becker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Becker)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2025 23:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspian-trixie-nodejs-problem/99998 "2025-12-23T23:52:21Z")
Hi, After encountering problems with an installation of NodeJS 20, I thought I'd do it properly this time: install NodeJS first, then Node-RED. Unfortunately, the installation script removes the existing version and rei… --- ## [Disable wires/connections between nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-wires-connections-between-nodes/99857)
**Author:** [@rko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rko)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2025 19:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/disable-wires-connections-between-nodes/99857 "2025-12-12T19:09:50Z")
I would also like to bring back into focus a feature that was discussed in a 2022 forum thread: namely the ability to enable or disable a wire. In that discussion, it was mentioned that such a feature would require chang… --- ## [Streaming changes to context (NR5?)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/streaming-changes-to-context-nr5/100608)
**Author:** [@hazymat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hazymat)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [29 March 2026 00:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/streaming-changes-to-context-nr5/100608 "2026-03-29T00:01:50Z")
Discussed here back in 2018, also here Here's my idea for context explorer. Optionally could have a little button next to each object that toggles streaming on and off. Would require guard rails in case of accidentally… --- ## [Suspend debug button](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suspend-debug-button/99952)
**Author:** [@burner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/burner)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [17 December 2025 20:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/suspend-debug-button/99952 "2025-12-17T20:42:40Z")
When there is a lot of debug output, the debug window auto-clears and auto-scrolls. This sometimes makes it very hard to inspect a single object. It would be useful to have a button that allows suspending incoming debug … --- ## [Using VSCodium and a Local Repository and/or Codeberg. I want to create an integrated Workflow for UIBUILDER... (on Linux)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-vscodium-and-a-local-repository-and-or-codeberg-i-want-to-create-an-integrated-workflow-for-uibuilder-on-linux/100407)
**Author:** [@mudwalker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mudwalker)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [24 February 2026 10:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-vscodium-and-a-local-repository-and-or-codeberg-i-want-to-create-an-integrated-workflow-for-uibuilder-on-linux/100407 "2026-02-24T10:23:37Z")
After reading @vonbaron thread and being reminded by @TotallyInformation that VSCode is a good thing, I have looked at VSCodium (VSCode without Microsoft Telemetry) and installing the extensions ESLint, HTMLHint, StyleIn… --- ## [Node Red Dashboard Deprecated?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-deprecated/100262)
**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2026 12:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-dashboard-deprecated/100262 "2026-01-30T12:52:06Z")
Hi, I see that the original Dashboard 1 is deprecated, what does this actually mean, will it stop working ? , I have installed the new Flowfuse dashboard-2 but my gauges will not work on it, is there a way to get them w… --- ## [Adding support for JavaScript expressions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-support-for-javascript-expressions/101735)
**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [9 September 2026 09:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/adding-support-for-javascript-expressions/101735 "2026-09-09T09:28:11Z")
The recent issues with JSONata have highlighted a long-standing mismatch between the projects. JSONata is focussed on the strict subset of what the JSON format supports. We were early adopters and straight-away took adva… --- ## [Rpi gpio library not work with dietpi trixie](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi-gpio-library-not-work-with-dietpi-trixie/100595)
**Author:** [@devifast](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/devifast)\ **Replies:** 56\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 18:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi-gpio-library-not-work-with-dietpi-trixie/100595 "2026-03-25T18:10:59Z")
@Colin rpi gpio 2.07 library not work with dietpi trixie? In general, they don't work on Bookworm either. The old 2.06 library works on Bulleye. --- ## [Dashboard 2.0 Chart not showing timestamped data from mysql](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-chart-not-showing-timestamped-data-from-mysql/99412)
**Author:** [@ccman](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ccman)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [17 October 2025 13:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-chart-not-showing-timestamped-data-from-mysql/99412 "2025-10-17T13:02:43Z")
I have temperature data with timestamps output as an array from Mysql, sent to the chart widget on node red Dashboard 2.0, with the settings to be line chart, x-axis timescale, and x and y to use relevant keys. No matter… --- ## [This deserves public opinion (Flying CCTV)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/this-deserves-public-opinion-flying-cctv/100139)
**Author:** [@marcus-j-davies](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/marcus-j-davies)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [11 January 2026 21:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/this-deserves-public-opinion-flying-cctv/100139 "2026-01-11T21:22:27Z")
(I usually post these things elsewhere) A “Security Camera” device by a reputable company (Ring). That you actually fly like a drone around the home. Site Video I use ring products (but not their servic… --- ## [Get Entities node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-entities-node/99553)
**Author:** [@vish022091](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/vish022091)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [31 October 2025 15:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-entities-node/99553 "2025-10-31T15:09:18Z")
Hello all, Kind of new to Node Red here. So I’m trying to poll multiple entities every 60 seconds using the “Get Entities” node on Node Red (running as an Add-On on Home Assistant) - I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong, a… --- ## [Lüfter Dasboard 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lufter-dasboard-2/100624)
**Author:** [@gegge](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gegge)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [28 March 2026 16:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lufter-dasboard-2/100624 "2026-03-28T16:59:23Z")
Hallo Ich versuche einen animierten Lüfter einzubauen was ich aber nicht hinbekomme. Hier mein Template \
\ .rotating { animation: rotate 2s li… --- ## [NR5: add sidebar panel controls](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-add-sidebar-panel-controls/101552)
**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [29 July 2026 10:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-add-sidebar-panel-controls/101552 "2026-07-29T10:43:13Z")
Hi There, following up from this comment wanting an 'X' on the sidebar panels: Besides the 'X' for close, what I really wanted is a way to navigate the different panels without moving the mouse all the way to the bot… --- ## [Loop within an array](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/loop-within-an-array/99572)
**Author:** [@alebaca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/alebaca)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [13 November 2025 20:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/loop-within-an-array/99572 "2025-11-13T20:10:22Z")
Hello, I'm a totally newby with node-red (and javaScript). I'm receiving an array and would like to look for an entry with two specific values. It these values match, set a variable to 1 (to grant access and open the do… --- ## [Check this out... ESP-NOW (communication protocol)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-this-out-esp-now-communication-protocol/100221)
**Author:** [@dynamicdave](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dynamicdave)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2026 09:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/check-this-out-esp-now-communication-protocol/100221 "2026-04-27T09:00:21Z")
--- ## [Doom scrolling Node-RED workspaces](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/doom-scrolling-node-red-workspaces/100438)
**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [6 March 2026 09:30 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/doom-scrolling-node-red-workspaces/100438 "2026-03-06T09:30:47Z")
Hi There, this is an experimental zoom affect in combination with mouse scroll : This utilities the Opt/Alt-Scroll feature to zoom in/out out and what is happening is that when I zoom out far enough, the workspace ta… --- ## [Matter Smart Plugs with Node Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/matter-smart-plugs-with-node-red/99829)
**Author:** [@Inq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Inq)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [12 December 2025 01:15 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/matter-smart-plugs-with-node-red/99829 "2025-12-12T01:15:16Z")
I have several DIY current sensors attached to my circuit breaker box using MQTT so I can monitor them in Node-Red. These I really like since I can use them on 120VAC or 240VAC, but I was looking for something so I didn… --- ## [Rpi5 16GB, PiOS/Debian 13 (Trixie), NodeRED 4.1.1, GPIO, i2c ... any appetite?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi5-16gb-pios-debian-13-trixie-nodered-4-1-1-gpio-i2c-any-appetite/99565)
**Author:** [@SonoraTechnical](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SonoraTechnical)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [9 November 2025 02:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rpi5-16gb-pios-debian-13-trixie-nodered-4-1-1-gpio-i2c-any-appetite/99565 "2025-11-09T02:45:51Z")
I noticed that the Setup of NodeRED on Raspberry Pi still recommends BullsEye (Debain/PiOS 11). Pi ecosystem has moved on to BookWorm (12) and now Trixie (13). These OSes take advantage of new southbridge comm chip on … --- ## [Cant install node-red-contrib-onvif](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-onvif/99493)
**Author:** [@montyfert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/montyfert)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [24 October 2025 21:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-install-node-red-contrib-onvif/99493 "2025-10-24T21:51:57Z")
hi I cant install the node-red-contrib-onvif node, it just comes up with and (npm warn config production Use \`--omit=dev\` instead. npm warn deprecated npmlog@4.1.2: This package is no longer supported. npm warn depr… --- ## [Dreaming of typescript](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dreaming-of-typescript/100533)
**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [27 April 2026 14:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dreaming-of-typescript/100533 "2026-04-27T14:20:48Z")
Imagine for a second the possibility of typescript support in addition or instead of javascript. What would that look like? You could declare the type of each output connection, and by that get notification whenever you … --- ## [Checking for installed npm packages and dependencies](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/checking-for-installed-npm-packages-and-dependencies/100701)
**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [12 April 2026 21:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/checking-for-installed-npm-packages-and-dependencies/100701 "2026-04-12T21:33:24Z")
In recent months, there have been a number of high-profile supply-chain attacks on the npm package repository and some key packages. To make it easier to see whether you are impacted by such a compromise, I've created a… --- ## [Some thoughts for people who like \`function\` nodes and coding](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/some-thoughts-for-people-who-like-function-nodes-and-coding/99687)
**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [9 January 2026 01:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/some-thoughts-for-people-who-like-function-nodes-and-coding/99687 "2026-01-09T01:52:14Z")
Hey folks. I know it has been sort of mentioned before in this tread But I think this is a bit of a different perspective on it. I am still very new to all this and some stuff I am seeing/learning these days is still… --- ## [Single instance subflow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-instance-subflow/99434)
**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [11 November 2025 21:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/single-instance-subflow/99434 "2025-11-11T21:59:32Z")
Each time a subflow is used, it creates a new instance. Most of my subflows don't need separate instances. It would be so cool to have an option to make a subflow singleton. Not only nice to have in terms of performance,… --- ## [Dashboard 2 multiple line from sql database](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-multiple-line-from-sql-database/99774)
**Author:** [@warnert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/warnert)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [17 December 2025 14:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-multiple-line-from-sql-database/99774 "2025-12-17T14:27:43Z")
I am migrating from Dashboard 1 to Dashboard 2. I select temperatures from a database (mariadb) from a whole day and format those with a JSONata expression in a change-node. Dash1 gives a nice graph with the 3 temperatur… --- ## [Function nodes - How to reuse JS functions in my functions?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-how-to-reuse-js-functions-in-my-functions/100202)
**Author:** [@aitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aitor)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [24 January 2026 00:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/function-nodes-how-to-reuse-js-functions-in-my-functions/100202 "2026-01-24T00:25:16Z")
Hi everyone, I wanted to ask about your way of working when using function nodes. I usually code in function nodes, and since they're JavaScript, I use functions inside the function node. The problem I'm facing is that … --- ## [Get a boolean output from the Hikvision node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-a-boolean-output-from-the-hikvision-node/100541)
**Author:** [@Johannesje](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Johannesje)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [15 March 2026 16:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-a-boolean-output-from-the-hikvision-node/100541 "2026-03-15T16:10:48Z")
Hi, With the node "node-red-contrib-hikvision-ultimate" i can move my camera with the "PTZ" node. After moving the camera stops in his new position. How can I get the the boolean out of PIN1? I will use it for my dash… --- ## [Dashboard 2.0: Layout : Fixed : Am I the only one who struggled with this?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-layout-fixed-am-i-the-only-one-who-struggled-with-this/100369)
**Author:** [@SuperNinja](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SuperNinja)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [14 February 2026 21:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-layout-fixed-am-i-the-only-one-who-struggled-with-this/100369 "2026-02-14T21:38:06Z")
Like many others, I had to migrate my 1.0 dashboard to 2.0. In Dash 1.0, we had a 1x1 widget with a horizontal size of 48px and a vertical size of 48px, creating a square. This allowed me to find a compromise between PC … --- ## [Formalising reusable functions with autocompletion, parameter hints, click-through-navigation](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formalising-reusable-functions-with-autocompletion-parameter-hints-click-through-navigation/101645)
**Author:** [@Steve-Mcl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Steve-Mcl)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [21 August 2026 17:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/formalising-reusable-functions-with-autocompletion-parameter-hints-click-through-navigation/101645 "2026-08-21T17:01:11Z")
Anticipating the pushback: some folk will argue this detracts from Visual Flow based Programming - and to a degree, that's a valid point. But there's already a common pattern, often suggested, of storing functions in con… --- ## [What should 'Restart Flows' do?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-should-restart-flows-do/100066)
**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [6 January 2026 16:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/what-should-restart-flows-do/100066 "2026-01-06T16:48:44Z")
Under the dropdown on the Deploy button is a Restart Flows option. I had always assumed that, in terms of flow operation, this was effectively the same as restarting node-red. It seems not however. For example it does … --- ## [Hmmm, Node-RED grinds to a halt and is restarting. Any Ideas?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hmmm-node-red-grinds-to-a-halt-and-is-restarting-any-ideas/101134)
**Author:** [@mudwalker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mudwalker)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [29 May 2026 06:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hmmm-node-red-grinds-to-a-halt-and-is-restarting-any-ideas/101134 "2026-05-29T06:13:47Z")
Seeing this in the logs, or at least, this is the first one I caught!... \<--- Last few GCs ---\> \[3690:0x7f9d100000\] 799596 ms: Mark-Compact 1005.1 (1073.6) -\> 989.6 (1071.6) MB, pooled: 1 MB, 578.63 / 0.00 ms (avera… --- ## [Using simpler globar variables \`RED.f.myVar\`](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-simpler-globar-variables-red-f-myvar/101179)
**Author:** [@PizzaProgram](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PizzaProgram)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [7 June 2026 14:50 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-simpler-globar-variables-red-f-myvar/101179 "2026-06-07T14:50:50Z")
I'm currently a bit frustrated why it has to be sooooo complicated to use always these flow.get() .set() methods to simply store a variable in memory? I know I can make my own "utility functions", but still I have to de… --- ## [DS18B20 sensor\[s\] on ESP](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ds18b20-sensor-s-on-esp/100239)
**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [4 February 2026 05:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ds18b20-sensor-s-on-esp/100239 "2026-02-04T05:25:41Z")
Does anyone have experience getting DS18B20 sensors to work on ESPs? I have tried Tasmota on a Wemos D1 Mini and a Tenstar Robot C3 Supermini. When I connect the DSB1820 and 4.7K pull-up resistor, the ESP fails to boot… --- ## [Notification when On Start (function node) is modified](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notification-when-on-start-function-node-is-modified/100162)
**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2026 14:49 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/notification-when-on-start-function-node-is-modified/100162 "2026-01-16T14:49:27Z")
I see node red has updated to add a notifcation when you add description to a node. Wonderful! It would be equally great to see a notification when On Start (function node) has content (other than the default comments).… --- ## [How to increase font size in function node editor (Victron Cerbo)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-increase-font-size-in-function-node-editor-victron-cerbo/101077)
**Author:** [@usernamepasswordBS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/usernamepasswordBS)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [4 June 2026 11:33 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-increase-font-size-in-function-node-editor-victron-cerbo/101077 "2026-06-04T11:33:16Z")
Hi all, on my Win 10 laptop I have tried various touchpad gestures and key combinations but the best I can get is a zoom on the whole page, not just the text within the editor. The actual instance of Node-red is running… --- ## [Feasability of migrating to dashboard 2.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feasability-of-migrating-to-dashboard-2-0/101298)
**Author:** [@edterbak](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/edterbak)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [27 June 2026 08:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feasability-of-migrating-to-dashboard-2-0/101298 "2026-06-27T08:44:26Z")
Beloved enthusiasts, hobbyiests and other experts. :slight\_smile: A time ago, I have started building my own dashboard for monitor and controlling my Heat pump from Panasonic. It is working well, but I designed this fr… --- ## [Node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-applestrudel - error on amazon login page](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-applestrudel-error-on-amazon-login-page/100755)
**Author:** [@mssib28](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mssib28)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [30 July 2026 08:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-applestrudel-error-on-amazon-login-page/100755 "2026-07-30T08:07:25Z")
Had anybody the same issue? I follow the instructions in "node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-applestrudel" and at the amazon login I'll get an error message. Thanks in advance. --- ## [Copy and move files using node-red-contrib-filesystem](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/copy-and-move-files-using-node-red-contrib-filesystem/99896)
**Author:** [@Triman5](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Triman5)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2025 17:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/copy-and-move-files-using-node-red-contrib-filesystem/99896 "2025-12-11T17:52:18Z")
Hello, I'm new to Node-Red and I'm looking for help on how to move a file from an N:\\ drive to C:\\image folder. However I get and error TypeError: The "path" argument must be of type string. Received undefined. I plan … --- ## [Lost Connection to server, reconnecting on AWS linux](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lost-connection-to-server-reconnecting-on-aws-linux/100928)
**Author:** [@knowledgeshark](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knowledgeshark)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [12 May 2026 19:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lost-connection-to-server-reconnecting-on-aws-linux/100928 "2026-05-12T19:28:08Z")
I have a new node-red running on a new AWS instance (after my 2017 was getting too old:-). Anyway, it's working nicely, but I'm getting the lost connection to server message: Lost connection to server, reconnecting in… --- ## [Read log with journalctl when Node-RED is started with pm2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-log-with-journalctl-when-node-red-is-started-with-pm2/99359)
**Author:** [@SveinHa](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SveinHa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2025 10:46 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/read-log-with-journalctl-when-node-red-is-started-with-pm2/99359 "2025-10-13T10:46:44Z")
I have installed Node-RED on Linux using the recommended way with npm and autostarting it with pm2. After a bit of digging, I found the Node-RED log file in /home/USERNAME/.pm2/logs/node-red-out.log Right now, I read t… --- ## [Dashboard 2.0 PWA: Service Worker prevents authentication redirect when session expires](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-pwa-service-worker-prevents-authentication-redirect-when-session-expires/100574)
**Author:** [@pakerfeldt](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/pakerfeldt)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [20 April 2026 08:26 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-pwa-service-worker-prevents-authentication-redirect-when-session-expires/100574 "2026-04-20T08:26:09Z")
I'm running Node-RED with Dashboard 2.0 behind Cloudflare Access (Zero Trust), which handles authentication. The dashboard is accessed via a public URL that tunnels back to my home network. I've installed the dashboard a… --- ## [Uibuilder markweb too dark](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-markweb-too-dark/101168)
**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [14 June 2026 17:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibuilder-markweb-too-dark/101168 "2026-06-14T17:21:37Z")
I haven't used uibuilder significantly, but the markweb feature appeals to me. As suggested in the markweb node help text I configured it to show the demo pages and the result is: I am not running any unusual theme … --- ## [Hide long wires links in your flow to avoid cluttering](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-long-wires-links-in-your-flow-to-avoid-cluttering/101448)
**Author:** [@Robert0](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Robert0)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [14 July 2026 22:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/hide-long-wires-links-in-your-flow-to-avoid-cluttering/101448 "2026-07-14T22:36:26Z")
New plugin: node-red-contrib-short-circuit Hi all, I made a small editor plugin called node-red-contrib-short-circuit. It hides very long wires in the editor and replaces them with short endpoints, which helps keep lar… --- ## [Sum node doesn't add up](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sum-node-doesnt-add-up/101771)
**Author:** [@usernamepasswordBS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/usernamepasswordBS)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [15 September 2026 20:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sum-node-doesnt-add-up/101771 "2026-09-15T20:29:01Z")
Hi all, I've got this little sum set up so i can manually put forward or backward the moment when my automated hot water heating comes on. The control is based on the state of charge of batteries and I can add or subtra… --- ## [High Dashboard v2 CPU Utilization](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/high-dashboard-v2-cpu-utilization/99824)
**Author:** [@Inq](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Inq)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [14 December 2025 21:36 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/high-dashboard-v2-cpu-utilization/99824 "2025-12-14T21:36:12Z")
In the beginning, in my cursory searches for visualizing MQTT data from IoT devices, I ran across Node-Red and the Node-Red dashboards. It led me to using the v1 dashboard. I’ve built about a dozen flows using it and f… --- ## [Whin: anyone got it working?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/whin-anyone-got-it-working/101183)
**Author:** [@usernamepasswordBS](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/usernamepasswordBS)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [18 June 2026 17:04 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/whin-anyone-got-it-working/101183 "2026-06-18T17:04:14Z")
I am having trouble getting this Whin node to work and I think it's because the Rapidapi screen shown in the instructions is not the same as what appears in the real world. There is nowhere to put the 5 digit code. Just … [Previous page](https://discourse.nodered.org/top.md?per_page=50) [Next page](https://discourse.nodered.org/top.md?page=2&per_page=50)