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## [Subscribe a MQTT Topic in Ubidots (boolean 1/0) value](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subscribe-a-mqtt-topic-in-ubidots-boolean-1-0-value/100754)

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**Author:** [@Zulpaedi](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Zulpaedi)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 April 2026 20:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/subscribe-a-mqtt-topic-in-ubidots-boolean-1-0-value/100754 "2026-04-12T20:08:02Z")

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Dear All, I have a problem with a MQTT subscribe on Node-RED either by using mqtt\_in node or ubidots\_in node. The connection to MQTT broker has successfull, however there is no output from the node. The expected outpu…

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## [Programmatically disable a node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programmatically-disable-a-node/100166)

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**Author:** [@mattk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mattk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 January 2026 05:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/programmatically-disable-a-node/100166 "2026-01-15T05:59:50Z")

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Is it possible to programmatically disable a node? Scenario is I have multiple load cells connected to a Phidgets hardware interface. In node-red each loadcell has its own input node. Due to the data intervals that one…

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## [Ui-list of switches replacement](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-list-of-switches-replacement/99961)

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**Author:** [@novski](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/novski)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [17 December 2025 09:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-list-of-switches-replacement/99961 "2025-12-17T09:54:41Z")

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I have a ui-list with switches and need to replace that with dashboard v2. How can I replace that? I read this: https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-list-for-dashboard-2 It seems like a dynamic list of switches doesn…

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## [Is it possible to include credentials (env variables) in a flow json?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-include-credentials-env-variables-in-a-flow-json/100254)

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**Author:** [@mattjcj](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mattjcj)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [27 January 2026 15:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-it-possible-to-include-credentials-env-variables-in-a-flow-json/100254 "2026-01-27T15:44:27Z")

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Hi everybody ! I'm trying to package a subflow as a module. This subflow should transparently subscribe to a MQTT topic and change it's output accordingly. It will be deployed on a Kubernetes cluster, and the goal is t…

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## [How to reliably sequence Modbus requests](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-reliably-sequence-modbus-requests/100003)

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**Author:** [@Breizh13](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Breizh13)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 December 2025 13:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-reliably-sequence-modbus-requests/100003 "2025-12-21T13:17:17Z")

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Hello, or good evening, depending on the time zone... I think I'm posting in the right section... I'm fairly new to Node-Red, but I'm enjoying it and making good progress with my project. Basically, it's a solar router…

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## [Problem with Remote Red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-remote-red/100232)

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**Author:** [@RotoruaPete](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RotoruaPete)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 16:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problem-with-remote-red/100232 "2026-01-24T16:34:14Z")

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I have ported my remote red application to another computer. It runs perfectly after a few little updates. However I have a problem. My remote-access node says "Configuration Incomplete". There isn't actually much t…

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## [Node-RED 5.0.5 crashes with "Illegal instruction" (SIGILL) on Raspberry Pi 4 Model B](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-5-crashes-with-illegal-instruction-sigill-on-raspberry-pi-4-model-b/101715)

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**Author:** [@OlliOnNR](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/OlliOnNR)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [2 September 2026 17:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-5-crashes-with-illegal-instruction-sigill-on-raspberry-pi-4-model-b/101715 "2026-09-02T17:53:44Z")

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I'm seeing a reproducible crash after upgrading from Node-RED 5.0.4 to 5.0.5 on two separate Raspberry Pi 4 Model B units (Rev 1.1 and Rev 1.2, both aarch64/Cortex-A72). Environment: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B (both Rev 1…

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## [Go e wallbox over mqtt and node red](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/go-e-wallbox-over-mqtt-and-node-red/100622)

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**Author:** [@Popolackie](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Popolackie)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 March 2026 10:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/go-e-wallbox-over-mqtt-and-node-red/100622 "2026-03-22T10:59:07Z")

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Hi there, I try to connect my go e wallbox to my node red logic. I get all information of the box but cannot send any command such as "alw", "amp". I also tried to connect over "ids". Box receives and answers with succe…

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## [Lazy lint on return?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lazy-lint-on-return/99979)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 December 2025 16:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/lazy-lint-on-return/99979 "2025-12-22T16:11:21Z")

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Was refactoring some code and naturally linter triggered and show invalid name. This happened while assigning variable (const a = b), however it never linted on return (return b)! What's going on here? Is it more complic…

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## [Http request payload](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-payload/101137)

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**Author:** [@Philipp-K](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Philipp-K)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2026 06:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-payload/101137 "2026-05-29T06:11:58Z")

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Hello Somehow I can't get to the solution. Is intended for an IO-Link Device with two analog out. I have two sliders for entering the target output value, adding folders to 16bit Value Topic, merging them into one num…

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## [Error using DOCKER & Rancher Desktop](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-using-docker-rancher-desktop/100987)

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**Author:** [@PinPat](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/PinPat)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [12 May 2026 15:02 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/error-using-docker-rancher-desktop/100987 "2026-05-12T15:02:56Z")

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I have just started working with Docker and Rancher Desktop. I have imported my flows from previous window's version. The last time i used the NCD devices were two-three years ago. Now when i am running flows, i am gett…

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## [Rasp Pi5 in Docker - Pallette menu has disappeared](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rasp-pi5-in-docker-pallette-menu-has-disappeared/99677)

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**Author:** [@jscmanson](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jscmanson)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2025 04:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/rasp-pi5-in-docker-pallette-menu-has-disappeared/99677 "2025-11-14T04:55:10Z")

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Hi, new user, I've been building a node red flow successfully for the last month or so on a headless Pi5, and all of a sudden the palette menu has disappeared when I went to install a new node. I haven't done anything o…

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## [Manage an object dynamically](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/manage-an-object-dynamically/99969)

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**Author:** [@GiovanniG](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/GiovanniG)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 December 2025 17:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/manage-an-object-dynamically/99969 "2025-12-19T17:52:21Z")

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Hi, let's consider to have 8 messages to output from a function, they are all initally set with payload:false Now I want that one of 8, depending on the msg.topic input is turning to null, how to? let msg1,msg2,msg3,ms…

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## [Podman or Docker how get the say node and festival working?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/podman-or-docker-how-get-the-say-node-and-festival-working/101766)

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**Author:** [@questuk](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/questuk)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [15 September 2026 10:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/podman-or-docker-how-get-the-say-node-and-festival-working/101766 "2026-09-15T10:10:17Z")

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I am using Podman, (I would imagine Docker would be the similar), and node-red container. I am trying to get Festival working using the 'say' node. Has anyone got this working? as I cannot get it working. My audio is…

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## [Help with HA Action recorder.get\_statistics](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-ha-action-recorder-get-statistics/100658)

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**Author:** [@Linhey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Linhey)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [27 March 2026 10:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/help-with-ha-action-recorder-get-statistics/100658 "2026-03-27T10:54:10Z")

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I am trying to get use the HA Call Action Node but I cannot work out how to compile the data, I can get a dynamic start and end date using a function, but how to get the data is a mystery to me, this where I am with thi…

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## [Door logic problem I can't quite wrap my head around](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/door-logic-problem-i-cant-quite-wrap-my-head-around/100230)

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**Author:** [@gerry](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerry)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 04:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/door-logic-problem-i-cant-quite-wrap-my-head-around/100230 "2026-01-24T04:47:02Z")

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I have a door. When the door is closed let's call that the start position. When the door is full open I want to send a signal, let's call it true, once and only once until the door fully closes again. Then when the door …

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## [Debug info Stopped Working](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-info-stopped-working/100194)

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**Author:** [@acestu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/acestu)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [20 January 2026 09:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-info-stopped-working/100194 "2026-01-20T09:00:36Z")

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Hi, while trying to create a backup process for node red on my raspberry pi & firefox I noticed there was some updates, I installed the updates and now if I use any Debug nodes I don't get anything in the debug window, c…

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## [Http request auth digest msg input?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-auth-digest-msg-input/102051)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [3 November 2026 16:34 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/http-request-auth-digest-msg-input/102051 "2026-11-03T16:34:51Z")

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Hi, need to use auth digest for a http request. But I'm only able to enter into the password field of the http request node settings, thus leaking into git (together with the password which is stored in a nearby config f…

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## [A payment-slip verification flow for LINE OA shop orders (pattern + lessons)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-payment-slip-verification-flow-for-line-oa-shop-orders-pattern-lessons/102003)

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**Author:** [@chatdechateam](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/chatdechateam)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [28 October 2026 00:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-payment-slip-verification-flow-for-line-oa-shop-orders-pattern-lessons/102003 "2026-10-28T00:07:48Z")

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We run customer support for small Thai online shops that take orders through LINE Official Accounts. The most time-consuming part was never the chat — it was verifying bank-transfer slips: customers paste a transfer scre…

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## [Raspberry pi5 lost all web access after installing whatsapp link. Interested in comments](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi5-lost-all-web-access-after-installing-whatsapp-link-interested-in-comments/100721)

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**Author:** [@Beez803](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Beez803)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [6 April 2026 16:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/raspberry-pi5-lost-all-web-access-after-installing-whatsapp-link-interested-in-comments/100721 "2026-04-06T16:47:24Z")

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I installed Whatsapp link on Node-red V4.0.8. Opened the admin node and it permanently crashed node-red. I could see that Mqtt was running but could not see any web pages. stopping and starting node-red gave the followin…

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## [Sentinel Turns Dependency Trust into a Controlled Asset](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sentinel-turns-dependency-trust-into-a-controlled-asset/100615)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [21 March 2026 19:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/sentinel-turns-dependency-trust-into-a-controlled-asset/100615 "2026-03-21T19:41:16Z")

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Sentinel enforces strict dependency governance by automatically revoking grants for packages and nodes that use version ranges such as ~ or ^. This forces teams to explicitly review and approve updates instead of passive…

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## [NR v5.0.9 - Editor Monaco error adding extra typescript definitions](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-v5-0-9-editor-monaco-error-adding-extra-typescript-definitions/102032)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [6 November 2026 10:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr-v5-0-9-editor-monaco-error-adding-extra-typescript-definitions/102032 "2026-11-06T10:19:13Z")

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This was working until recently, don't think it is something I've done? The following used to work to add some extra definitions to the function node: window.monaco.languages.typescript.javascriptDefaults.addExtraLib( …

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## [Include in Manage Palette, modules installed automatically via function node Setup tab](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/include-in-manage-palette-modules-installed-automatically-via-function-node-setup-tab/101866)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [9 October 2026 00:01 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/include-in-manage-palette-modules-installed-automatically-via-function-node-setup-tab/101866 "2026-10-09T00:01:02Z")

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It seems that modules installed automatically by defining them in the Setup tab of a Function node do not appear in Manage Palette. The result is that there is no obvious way to update them. I presume also that the user…

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## [Is everyone (with a Pushover account) else getting this error from node-red-node-pushover?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-everyone-with-a-pushover-account-else-getting-this-error-from-node-red-node-pushover/99795)

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**Author:** [@eerke2021](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/eerke2021)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [6 December 2025 03:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/is-everyone-with-a-pushover-account-else-getting-this-error-from-node-red-node-pushover/99795 "2025-12-06T03:20:53Z")

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I have tested the Pushover Website and recreted a new node for node-red-node-pushover but keep getting (debug from pushover node): name: "AggregateError" message: "AggregateError" code: "ETIMEDOUT" stack: string Aggre…

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## [Issue facing connection with node-red-contrib-s7 node while connecting siemens s7 200 plc](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-facing-connection-with-node-red-contrib-s7-node-while-connecting-siemens-s7-200-plc/100233)

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**Author:** [@Nilava1992](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Nilava1992)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [24 January 2026 09:03 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/issue-facing-connection-with-node-red-contrib-s7-node-while-connecting-siemens-s7-200-plc/100233 "2026-01-24T09:03:44Z")

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Hi, I’m facing a strange issue in Node-RED related to Siemens S7-200 communication. I have an existing Node-RED flow with S7 nodes that connects properly to a Siemens S7-200 PLC. As long as I don’t modify the flow, the…

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## [LED indicator in Dashboard 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/led-indicator-in-dashboard-2/99992)

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**Author:** [@AloisBachmeier](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AloisBachmeier)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [19 December 2025 16:08 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/led-indicator-in-dashboard-2/99992 "2025-12-19T16:08:34Z")

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Hi all: In the old dashboard I've used "Value formate" + "... class="fa fa-circle" ..." to show e.g. an on/off status. However this is not possible in in Dashboard 2. Can any body create a simple example for me? Pls no…

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## [Enable/disable flow](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-disable-flow/99894)

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**Author:** [@mikeborecek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mikeborecek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [8 December 2025 17:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/enable-disable-flow/99894 "2025-12-08T17:27:55Z")

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Hi, Try to enable/disable flow "DI sv" from long press switch, but dont know how

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## [VDA5050 - anyone had experience or encounter it in the context of Node-RED?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vda5050-anyone-had-experience-or-encounter-it-in-the-context-of-node-red/99657)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 November 2025 20:07 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/vda5050-anyone-had-experience-or-encounter-it-in-the-context-of-node-red/99657 "2025-11-24T20:07:01Z")

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Hi There, Another day, another random standard that pops up: VDA 5050 which is: Definition of a communication interface for driverless transport systems (DTS). This recommendation describes the communication interface…

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## [Victron start fail atemempt retry code](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/victron-start-fail-atemempt-retry-code/101555)

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**Author:** [@deonvanzyl](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/deonvanzyl)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2026 12:28 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/victron-start-fail-atemempt-retry-code/101555 "2026-07-30T12:28:53Z")

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good day I am a first time node user i am trying to write a code for a Victron gx to restart a gen set that has not started the first time so under the conditions set in the Cerbo the gx starts the gen but gen fails to…

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## [Node-RED Lost Connection to PLC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-lost-connection-to-plc/101379)

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**Author:** [@dNode12](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/dNode12)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 June 2026 22:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-lost-connection-to-plc/101379 "2026-06-29T22:25:03Z")

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Hello, I'm looking for some help troubleshooting a PLC connection issue. I'm using the node-red-contrib-cip-st-ethernet-ip nodes to communicate with an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix L83 PLC. The connection has been workin…

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## [Json Schema Holistic Validator node no longer throws exception?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-schema-holistic-validator-node-no-longer-throws-exception/100604)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [19 March 2026 14:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/json-schema-holistic-validator-node-no-longer-throws-exception/100604 "2026-03-19T14:31:38Z")

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Have updated Json Schema Holistic Validator node a while back, but noticed today it has more options and behaves differently. It has strict mode which is nice to validate json schema and a button to auto-generate documen…

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## [Copying Palette Folder](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/copying-palette-folder/100921)

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**Author:** [@Technogeek](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Technogeek)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [7 May 2026 01:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/copying-palette-folder/100921 "2026-05-07T01:44:53Z")

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I'm setting up a new Pi with Node Red and I would like to know if I can just copy a particular folder from my older system that contains all of my installed palette's to bypass manually installing every one. Will this wo…

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## [Audio-in in DB2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/audio-in-in-db2/100526)

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**Author:** [@nygma2004](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/nygma2004)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 March 2026 20:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/audio-in-in-db2/100526 "2026-03-10T20:00:23Z")

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Hi All, Can I capture audio from Dashboard 2? I can see that a node was created for dashboard 1 (node-red-node-ui-microphone), and for DB2, I found @5minds/node-red-dashboard-2-processcube-audio-capture which seems to w…

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## [How to get unformatted time](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-unformatted-time/100441)

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**Author:** [@scf](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/scf)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [24 February 2026 11:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-unformatted-time/100441 "2026-02-24T11:06:31Z")

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How do I get unformatted time (milliseconds since the Epoch) from Date() or some other function call? I need to do this in a function, injecting a timestamp won't work for this. Thanks!

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## [Get a list of routines from Alexa?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-a-list-of-routines-from-alexa/99818)

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**Author:** [@SteveMann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/SteveMann)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [30 November 2025 15:19 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/get-a-list-of-routines-from-alexa/99818 "2025-11-30T15:19:23Z")

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Using node-red-contrib-alexa-remote2-applestrudel (5.0.55) in a Home Assistant Node-Red add-on. Is there a way to list all routines exposed by Alexa to Node Red?

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## [Selecting up and down stream nodes without backward/forward traversal](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/selecting-up-and-down-stream-nodes-without-backward-forward-traversal/101911)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [16 October 2026 10:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/selecting-up-and-down-stream-nodes-without-backward-forward-traversal/101911 "2026-10-16T10:16:12Z")

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Hi There, This is going to be about the shift-click feature: Shift & click in the middle of a node: all reachable nodes are highlighted. Shift & click on the right side of a node: all reachable downstream nodes are …

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## [Can adminAuth be used to redirect different users to different Dashboard 2.0 pages?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-adminauth-be-used-to-redirect-different-users-to-different-dashboard-2-0-pages/101548)

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**Author:** [@Chetana](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Chetana)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 July 2026 10:48 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/can-adminauth-be-used-to-redirect-different-users-to-different-dashboard-2-0-pages/101548 "2026-07-28T10:48:15Z")

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Hi everyone, I have a requirement for a SCADA project using Node-RED Dashboard 2.0. I understand that adminAuth in settings.js can support multiple users, for example: /adminAuth: { type: "credentials", users: \[ { …

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## [Node-RED Projects and Credentials Encryption in DevOps Pipeline](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-projects-and-credentials-encryption-in-devops-pipeline/101141)

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**Author:** [@aitor](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/aitor)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [29 May 2026 10:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-projects-and-credentials-encryption-in-devops-pipeline/101141 "2026-05-29T10:22:19Z")

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Hi, I'm having trouble with Node-RED projects and credential encryption. Context of my setup: Development is done in a Dockerized Node-RED instance with Projects (git) enabled. When I commit code, it is pushed to a G…

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## [Uibrouter.iife.min.js Unable to load Grafana Graph (same IP, different Port)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibrouter-iife-min-js-unable-to-load-grafana-graph-same-ip-different-port/101688)

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**Author:** [@mudwalker](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mudwalker)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [28 August 2026 09:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/uibrouter-iife-min-js-unable-to-load-grafana-graph-same-ip-different-port/101688 "2026-08-28T09:23:51Z")

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I am trying to display a couple of Grafana graphs in a UIBUILDER webpage. I can load the graphs into a Browser if I put the link into the address bar, but they won't load in the webpage. The error in the browser shows: …

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## [Automating printer test pages or health checks with Node-RED?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automating-printer-test-pages-or-health-checks-with-node-red/100688)

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**Author:** [@Finn\_Jenyns](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Finn_Jenyns)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [31 March 2026 16:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/automating-printer-test-pages-or-health-checks-with-node-red/100688 "2026-03-31T16:25:10Z")

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Hi everyone, I’ve been experimenting with automating small office tasks using Node-RED, and I was wondering if anyone has tried integrating printers into their workflows for basic health checks. For example, in environ…

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## [Example of customising a ui-chart pie chart via msg.ui\_update](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/example-of-customising-a-ui-chart-pie-chart-via-msg-ui-update/100073)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [3 January 2026 15:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/example-of-customising-a-ui-chart-pie-chart-via-msg-ui-update/100073 "2026-01-03T15:54:05Z")

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This flow shows some examples of using msg.ui\_update to change the appearance of a pie chart. Available options are listed at https://echarts.apache.org/en/option.html Caveats It is not intended as a tool to des…

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## [\[NR5.0.1\] Info badge for all comment nodes!?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-0-1-info-badge-for-all-comment-nodes/101402)

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**Author:** [@XueSheng-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/XueSheng-RED)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [4 July 2026 13:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-0-1-info-badge-for-all-comment-nodes/101402 "2026-07-04T13:22:59Z")

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Since updating to Node-RED 5.0.1, all comment nodes with a Name set show the info badge. But actually, no additional info was added to the node (which is quite confusing). It's not possible anymore to differentiate comme…

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## [Debug feature directly to links](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-feature-directly-to-links/100055)

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**Author:** [@burner](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/burner)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [1 January 2026 00:27 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/debug-feature-directly-to-links/100055 "2026-01-01T00:27:22Z")

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Currently, troubleshooting often requires placing debug nodes in multiple locations within a flow to identify the issue. This frequently forces the flow layout to be broken, and the visual structure quickly turns into a …

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## [Accessing flow.variables](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-flow-variables/101076)

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**Author:** [@RobinEckermann](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/RobinEckermann)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [19 May 2026 11:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/accessing-flow-variables/101076 "2026-05-19T11:05:43Z")

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I'm a relative newbie, so apologies in advance if I'm framing a stupid question. I am saving a numeric value captured from a dashboard slider as flow.low - and a debug node shows it saved (as expected) with a numeric val…

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## [Can't get IKEA BILRESA Matter switch to pass correct Payload string!](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-ikea-bilresa-matter-switch-to-pass-correct-payload-string/100554)

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**Author:** [@mR\_JoLLy](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mR_JoLLy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [14 March 2026 09:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cant-get-ikea-bilresa-matter-switch-to-pass-correct-payload-string/100554 "2026-03-14T09:13:03Z")

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I very new to Code Red, and I find myself drawn to the interface. I am troubled by a IKEA BILRESA 2 button switch which is not sending the expected payload message in debug. I have Home assistant running the latest vers…

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## [Using chart node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-chart-node/100428)

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**Author:** [@ben\_scott](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ben_scott)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [22 February 2026 13:16 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/using-chart-node/100428 "2026-02-22T13:16:33Z")

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I'm trying to create a line chart showing forecasted solar power for the upcoming week using the chart dashboard node. However I'm having some real difficulties of getting the data to plot. I've read that the chart node …

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## [openApi-red without SSL](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openapi-red-without-ssl/99900)

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**Author:** [@beatstieger](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/beatstieger)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 December 2025 07:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/openapi-red-without-ssl/99900 "2025-12-10T07:39:54Z")

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Hi everyone. Not sure where to put my question: Just discovered nodeRED this week, it's like chistmas came earlier ::slight\_smile: To access openAPI of FireFly (https://api-docs.firefly-iii.org/) in a Docker container,…

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## [NR5: wider sidebar, misaligned node drag from palette](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-wider-sidebar-misaligned-node-drag-from-palette/101499)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [21 July 2026 06:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/nr5-wider-sidebar-misaligned-node-drag-from-palette/101499 "2026-07-21T06:10:04Z")

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Hi There, Before creating an issue @ GitHub - confirmation from others: Something that I've experienced but wasn't sure about: dragging a node from the palette can be misaligned with the node not being under the mous…

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## [Dashboard 2.0: Hiding Group causes page refresh, other clients lose data](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-hiding-group-causes-page-refresh-other-clients-lose-data/100398)

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**Author:** [@mikky\_thomeon](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/mikky_thomeon)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [10 March 2026 08:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-0-hiding-group-causes-page-refresh-other-clients-lose-data/100398 "2026-03-10T08:20:31Z")

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HI, first post on this forum, but I can say that NodeRed and dashboard 2.0 has fundamentally changed the way I work. Thanks to all the dedicated devs out there!!! Version: NR4.1, dashboard 2.0 I have a single page barc…

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## [Line chart: maximum y axis values?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-maximum-y-axis-values/100455)

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**Author:** [@metawops](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/metawops)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [26 February 2026 13:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/line-chart-maximum-y-axis-values/100455 "2026-02-26T13:20:49Z")

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I'm using the astrodata node and wanted to plot the sun distance values (app. 148.100.000 km) on the y axis of a line chart. I had to divide the values by 1000 to make something happen. I was searching the docs for som…

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