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## [Getting started 2](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-2/101093)

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**Author:** [@ss1012](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ss1012)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [20 May 2026 20:58 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/getting-started-2/101093 "2026-05-20T20:58:30Z")

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I am new to this and i am having a real time trying to make everything work. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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## [Search feature improvements](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-feature-improvements/101792)

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**Author:** [@svefro](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/svefro)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [16 September 2026 13:44 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/search-feature-improvements/101792 "2026-09-16T13:44:28Z")

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i can only search for one string at a time if i want to find a "change" node that sets the topit to motion and the value to outside i can not do that. i have to either search for motion or outside when i implement sear…

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## [Write to file node doesn't use msg.filename by default?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-to-file-node-doesnt-use-msg-filename-by-default/100099)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2026 15:29 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/write-to-file-node-doesnt-use-msg-filename-by-default/100099 "2026-01-06T15:29:30Z")

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I am using built-in 'write file node' a lot, but it's set up automatically in a subflow. Needed to write some test data so used it manually. However it's been a while and I forgot the details of how it was used. Looking …

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## [Client data - list of nodes empty](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/client-data-list-of-nodes-empty/100285)

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**Author:** [@Felix](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Felix)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [31 January 2026 21:56 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/client-data-list-of-nodes-empty/100285 "2026-01-31T21:56:27Z")

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Hello all. So I am working on the multi tenancy at flow fuse DB2. After viewing some videos, every people have under the description Accept client data some of nodes, but in my DB2, as you see bellow, is empty list : …

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## [Another weird happening with \`msg\` and \`null\`](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/another-weird-happening-with-msg-and-null/101172)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [2 June 2026 08:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/another-weird-happening-with-msg-and-null/101172 "2026-06-02T08:22:35Z")

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I am really having fun with rogue messages and strange things happening in my flows. (my thread on subflows for buttons for instance) So I'm confused with what I am seeing and to maybe save me a lot of typing here is a…

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## [All my subflows in the Palette have changed to the same colour after 4.1.6](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/all-my-subflows-in-the-palette-have-changed-to-the-same-colour-after-4-1-6/100503)

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**Author:** [@usherwdp](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/usherwdp)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [5 March 2026 19:53 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/all-my-subflows-in-the-palette-have-changed-to-the-same-colour-after-4-1-6/100503 "2026-03-05T19:53:15Z")

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I've just updated to 4.1.6. After Node Red restarted, my subflows have all changed to the same colour in the Palette (different colour on each instance). Each of my Node Red instances has the same issue once upgraded. W…

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## [Ui-template copy to clip - using ‘watch’ to retrieve other node data as well](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-copy-to-clip-using-watch-to-retrieve-other-node-data-as-well/100092)

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**Author:** [@gNeandr](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gNeandr)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [7 January 2026 22:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-template-copy-to-clip-using-watch-to-retrieve-other-node-data-as-well/100092 "2026-01-07T22:52:22Z")

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How can a ui-template node reliably copy a simple text string to the clipboard? The following JS code in the ui-template (Dashboard2) works with a button within the ui-template. However, it is necessary for the ui-temp…

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## [Feature Request: Add "Random delay after last message" mode to Delay node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-add-random-delay-after-last-message-mode-to-delay-node/101982)

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**Author:** [@feixm1](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/feixm1)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [2 November 2026 12:31 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/feature-request-add-random-delay-after-last-message-mode-to-delay-node/101982 "2026-11-02T12:31:17Z")

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Feature Request: Add "Random delay after last message" mode to Delay node What is this idea about Currently, the Delay node's Rate Limit mode operates with rigid, fixed intervals. For example, if the rate is set to 1 mes…

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## [Cron Plus - Feature request - start up initiating & triggering of relevant schedule](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-feature-request-start-up-initiating-triggering-of-relevant-schedule/102027)

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**Author:** [@krambriw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/krambriw)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [1 November 2026 10:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/cron-plus-feature-request-start-up-initiating-triggering-of-relevant-schedule/102027 "2026-11-01T10:06:33Z")

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Hi, I really like the many possibilities and flexibilities w this node. So I just wonder, something I realize I miss, a setting that makes the node wake up at startup and activates the current relevant schedule. Like int…

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## [Ui-gauge prefix, value & suffix](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-gauge-prefix-value-suffix/100011)

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**Author:** [@jbudd](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/jbudd)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [23 December 2025 13:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/ui-gauge-prefix-value-suffix/100011 "2025-12-23T13:57:01Z")

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This gauge roughly imitates CNN's business page Fear & Greed Index In this instance, msg.payload = 85 and msg.ui\_update.suffix = "Extreme greed" The HTML for this line is \<span\>85 Extreme greed\</span\> If the prefix…

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## [How to both show a list of files and a \`cat\` of one](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-both-show-a-list-of-files-and-a-cat-of-one/100339)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [8 February 2026 20:57 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-both-show-a-list-of-files-and-a-cat-of-one/100339 "2026-02-08T20:57:55Z")

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Sorry folks. The brain is on holiday just now. :wink: I am stuck at the concept stage of the problem. If a machine reboots (monthly) it creates a backup of the log file (and time stamps it at NOW then starts a new l…

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## [How to get data from the F8926-GW Indoor Gateway by using Node Red?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-data-from-the-f8926-gw-indoor-gateway-by-using-node-red/100602)

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**Author:** [@Champion](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Champion)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [23 March 2026 02:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/how-to-get-data-from-the-f8926-gw-indoor-gateway-by-using-node-red/100602 "2026-03-23T02:37:49Z")

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I am connecting the F8926-GW to a IPC, I would like to ask is here anyone know how to use Node Red to get data from F8926-GW?

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## [Dashboard 2: Bottom Padding in Markdown node?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-bottom-padding-in-markdown-node/100522)

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**Author:** [@metawops](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/metawops)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [22 March 2026 18:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/dashboard-2-bottom-padding-in-markdown-node/100522 "2026-03-22T18:42:40Z")

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In my current project I'm using a Markdown node with just one line of text: And here is how it gets rendered in the Dashboard: How can I eliminate that huge bottom padding in the group? I tried several CSS class…

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## [Anyone had trouble getting on forum](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-had-trouble-getting-on-forum/99671)

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**Author:** [@montyfert](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/montyfert)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [14 November 2025 11:14 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/anyone-had-trouble-getting-on-forum/99671 "2025-11-14T11:14:11Z")

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hi been trying for what seems like hours to get on the forum but couldn't , turns out Norton safe web has blocked (https://discourse.nodered.org/) silly blooming thing . had to add it to trusted list ??

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## [Matter Controller - UPDATE](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/matter-controller-update/102052)

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**Author:** [@sammachin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sammachin)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [8 November 2026 16:11 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/matter-controller-update/102052 "2026-11-08T16:11:28Z")

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I've published an update to node-red-matter-controller (node) - Node-RED with some significant improvements from contributors. Firstly things should be a lot more stable, we're now catching most errors which should avoi…

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## [Truncation of hexadecimal input - known issue?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/truncation-of-hexadecimal-input-known-issue/100857)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [27 April 2026 15:21 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/truncation-of-hexadecimal-input-known-issue/100857 "2026-04-27T15:21:22Z")

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Hi There, I'm sure someone else already noticed this but for me it's something that's new. I happen to be using a large hexadecimal 0x2c652cee5922ed4d value which converts to the decimal 3199012512525905229. What the…

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## [A problem I have and asking for ideas on how to address the "problem"](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-problem-i-have-and-asking-for-ideas-on-how-to-address-the-problem/102114)

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**Author:** [@Trying\_to\_learn](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Trying_to_learn)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [10 November 2026 19:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-problem-i-have-and-asking-for-ideas-on-how-to-address-the-problem/102114 "2026-11-10T19:54:11Z")

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Yes, I know there is an "easy" solution, but..... TLDR: I have an arduino - with RTC - to water my plants. There is no easy way to change the RTC time. (Stupid me) It triggers at mid day. Me, being anal, don't have…

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## [The path to Node-RED 5.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-path-to-node-red-5-0/99852)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [3 December 2025 19:24 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-path-to-node-red-5-0/99852 "2025-12-03T19:24:47Z")

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At Node-RED Con I spoke about the future roadmap of Node-RED and what we were planning for Node-RED 5.0. I've now published the blog post version of the talk. Let us know what you think - and keep an eye out for the sta…

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## [\[pre-alpha\] Running python within Node-RED simply (or even Rust)](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pre-alpha-running-python-within-node-red-simply-or-even-rust/102112)

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**Author:** [@hyamanieu](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/hyamanieu)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [11 November 2026 10:10 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/pre-alpha-running-python-within-node-red-simply-or-even-rust/102112 "2026-11-11T10:10:59Z")

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Hello all, I took the time to finally develop a set of nodes to execute Python in a way that should be "simple" for automation techs, but also their IT teams who set up Node-RED or FlowFuse. ==\> GitHub - hyamanieu/node…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 5.0.1 available](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-1-available/101398)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [6 July 2026 11:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-1-available/101398 "2026-07-06T11:54:16Z")

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Node-RED 5.0.1 is now available. This contains fixes for various issues reported since the 5.0 release last month. THank you to everyone who has contributed along the way. The full changelog is available here: Release …

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## [Visual Production Line](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/visual-production-line/100856)

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**Author:** [@gerrybartley](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gerrybartley)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [3 May 2026 10:12 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/visual-production-line/100856 "2026-05-03T10:12:15Z")

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I was attempting to show the status of our production lines., so that operators/managers can see at a glance how the lines are performing live. @bakman2 directed me towards Mermaid. This is an example flow for one of ou…

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## [TrueMote - a true Logitech Harmony remote replacement?](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/truemote-a-true-logitech-harmony-remote-replacement/100014)

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**Author:** [@bakman2](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/bakman2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [8 April 2026 12:41 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/truemote-a-true-logitech-harmony-remote-replacement/100014 "2026-04-08T12:41:35Z")

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TrueMote - a true Logitech Harmony remote replacement, for me at least :') This has been some months of work, mostly think-work. Bear with me :slight\_smile: For a number of years I have been searching for the 'ultim…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 5.0.4 and 4.1.13 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-4-and-4-1-13-released/101566)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2026 22:09 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-4-and-4-1-13-released/101566 "2026-07-30T22:09:46Z")

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Earlier today we released Node-RED 5.0.2 and 4.1.12. Unfortunately we missed a regression in behaviour of one of the dependencies we updated (jsonata). So we've now published 5.0.4 and 4.1.13 with that dependency revert…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 4.1.4 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-4-released/100249)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [28 January 2026 09:37 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-4-released/100249 "2026-01-28T09:37:30Z")

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Node-RED 4.1.4 is now available. This includes a dependency update for a security issue related to the tar module, as well as some other fixes. Again, lots of community contributions that we're very thankful for. Full …

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## [Making virtual links visible](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-virtual-links-visible/100930)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [8 May 2026 12:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/making-virtual-links-visible/100930 "2026-05-08T12:23:30Z")

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Following the long discussions around the new linkcall feature in Node-RED 5.0, we said we'd look at how to make the virtual wires visible in the editor. By virtual wires, I'm referring to the implicit wires that exist …

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## [🎉 Node-RED 4.1.8 Released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-8-released/100641)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 March 2026 14:00 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-8-released/100641 "2026-03-24T14:00:34Z")

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Node-RED 4.1.8 is now available. This maintenance release includes updates to dependencies for security issues and a handful of fixes for issues reported recently. It does slip in one new feature with the Function node.…

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## [Node-RED is very good place now](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-is-very-good-place-now/101853)

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**Author:** [@ThingsTinkerer](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/ThingsTinkerer)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [3 October 2026 20:22 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-is-very-good-place-now/101853 "2026-10-03T20:22:59Z")

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Hi all, just wanted to say it's a blast to work with the latest v5. It looks better and runs as smooth as ever. Hope you all enjoy it, big thanks to all who improved and developed this! It shows clear signs of thoughtful…

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## [\[Announce\] @flowfuse/node-red-dashboard release version 1.30.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-flowfuse-node-red-dashboard-release-version-1-30-0/99951)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [12 January 2026 19:17 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-flowfuse-node-red-dashboard-release-version-1-30-0/99951 "2026-01-12T19:17:43Z")

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The flowfuse dashboard has been released at 1.30.0. A summary of the numerous fixes and one or two enhancements can be found here. The chart widget in particular has a number of fixes and also now you can access the und…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 4.1.11 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-11-released/101187)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [4 June 2026 11:54 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-11-released/101187 "2026-06-04T11:54:26Z")

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Node-RED 4.1.11 has been published. This contains a number of minor bug fixes in the editor, removes some stray logging that slipped into 4.1.10 and keeps dependencies up to date. That said, we're aware of the current …

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] Node-Red-Lookup](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-lookup/101821)

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**Author:** [@sammachin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sammachin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [23 September 2026 09:59 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-lookup/101821 "2026-09-23T09:59:10Z")

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I've created a new fairly generic node, its a common pattern I found myself doing that involved a combination of switch and change nodes so I merged that into one, I couldn't find any existing solution for this? The con…

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## [JavaScript Concepts](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-concepts/100206)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [21 January 2026 13:51 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/javascript-concepts/100206 "2026-01-21T13:51:05Z")

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This is a rather useful summary of key JavaScript concepts. A great resource for both fundamental learning and knowledge refreshment.

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## [The Node-RED Story](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-node-red-story/100090)

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**Author:** [@sumitshinde-84](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/sumitshinde-84)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [11 January 2026 22:45 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/the-node-red-story/100090 "2026-01-11T22:45:37Z")

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Read how Node-RED was built, how it grew so fast, how it landed on Raspberry Pi, and how it reached factory floors worldwide :backhand\_index\_pointing\_right: : The Node-RED Story: How Visual Programming Escaped the Lab…

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## [ScratchPad - store contents between edits](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scratchpad-store-contents-between-edits/101304)

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**Author:** [@gregorius](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/gregorius)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [24 June 2026 04:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/scratchpad-store-contents-between-edits/101304 "2026-06-24T04:20:22Z")

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Hi There, I've just released the scratchpad sidebar for storing content between edits. The aim is to have a persistent store for content between edits. I've been using it for the last year or so and it helps when I've …

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] new Ubiquiti Unifi Node](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-new-ubiquiti-unifi-node/100839)

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**Author:** [@Supergiovane](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Supergiovane)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [26 April 2026 02:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-new-ubiquiti-unifi-node/100839 "2026-04-26T02:25:06Z")

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Available Nodes Node Purpose Unifi Protect Config stores UniFi Protect connection settings Unifi Protect Device reads state, receives events, and executes Protect actions Unifi Access Config stores UniFi Ac…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 5.0.8 and 4.1.16 published](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-8-and-4-1-16-published/101872)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [10 October 2026 07:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-8-and-4-1-16-published/101872 "2026-10-10T07:18:20Z")

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We've just published new releases for both 5.x and 4.x versions of Node-RED. Node-RED 5.0.8 includes a number of fixes from a wide range of new first time contributors - thank you to everyone for getting involved. We've…

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## [Remote sensors via Tailscale](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-sensors-via-tailscale/101543)

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**Author:** [@krambriw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/krambriw)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [29 July 2026 12:20 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/remote-sensors-via-tailscale/101543 "2026-07-29T12:20:49Z")

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Hi there, just wanted to tell you about a nice "thing" I found the other day I'm personally very fond of ESPHome that allows me to configure & use those small devices based on ESP32. I simply love how easy it is to set …

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## [🎉 Node-RED 4.1.2 available](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-2-available/99854)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [7 December 2025 08:05 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-2-available/99854 "2025-12-07T08:05:02Z")

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Node-RED 4.1.2 is now available. This is mostly a bug fix release and includes some security updates to dependencies. Full changelog available here: If you're already running 4.1 and have the update notifications en…

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## [@flowfuse/node-red-dashboard release version 1.32.0](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-node-red-dashboard-release-version-1-32-0/101828)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [25 September 2026 08:06 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-node-red-dashboard-release-version-1-32-0/101828 "2026-09-25T08:06:20Z")

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There is a new release of the dashboard available, v1.32.0. Highlights are: A new feature providing better tracking of client connections which survive browser refresh. The ui-control node now emits client-\* connection…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 4.1.3 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-3-released/100113)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [8 January 2026 00:25 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-4-1-3-released/100113 "2026-01-08T00:25:54Z")

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Node-RED 4.1.3 is now available. This is a regular maintenance release, but with a bumper selection of fixes from the community. We have 3 first-time contributors in this release, plus @kazuhitoyokoi clearly had some f…

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## [\[ANNOUNCE\] node-red-contrib-toyota — Toyota Connected Services nodes](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-toyota-toyota-connected-services-nodes/101671)

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**Author:** [@fmarzocca](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/fmarzocca)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 August 2026 18:23 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/announce-node-red-contrib-toyota-toyota-connected-services-nodes/101671 "2026-08-22T18:23:04Z")

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Hi everyone, I've just published node-red-contrib-toyota, a new set of Node-RED nodes for Toyota Connected Services. The project started as a personal integration for my Toyota and has now reached the point where I tho…

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## [Add a "Dark/Light Mode" Toggle Switch in the Node-RED Editor](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-a-dark-light-mode-toggle-switch-in-the-node-red-editor/99753)

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**Author:** [@rko](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/rko)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [23 November 2025 22:18 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/add-a-dark-light-mode-toggle-switch-in-the-node-red-editor/99753 "2025-11-23T22:18:28Z")

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It would be great if the Node-RED editor had a built-in Dark/Light Mode Switch, so users could toggle the "editor theme" directly from the UI, without editing settings.js and having to restart Node-RED afterwards. It wo…

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## [Problems with JSONata in Node-RED](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-jsonata-in-node-red/101734)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [8 September 2026 13:55 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/problems-with-jsonata-in-node-red/101734 "2026-09-08T13:55:38Z")

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Hi, We shipped new maintenance releases of Node-RED earlier this week to update the JSONata dependency that has a critical CVE published against it. Unfortunately, we have since discovered the fix for the CVE is now bl…

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## [Understanding CSS Layout Principles](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/understanding-css-layout-principles/100222)

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**Author:** [@TotallyInformation](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/TotallyInformation)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [22 January 2026 22:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/understanding-css-layout-principles/100222 "2026-01-22T22:38:53Z")

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Some folk may find this useful:

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## [Additional mini display](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/additional-mini-display/101157)

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**Author:** [@krambriw](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/krambriw)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [30 May 2026 11:38 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/additional-mini-display/101157 "2026-05-30T11:38:32Z")

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Not the most exciting thing we have seen, but for me, I needed a little better & simpler way to provide me with some informative stuff from my home automation system Instead of starring at the full size browser on my co…

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## [🎉 Node-RED 5.0.2 and 4.1.12 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-2-and-4-1-12-released/101563)

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**Author:** [@knolleary](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/knolleary)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [30 July 2026 12:47 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/node-red-5-0-2-and-4-1-12-released/101563 "2026-07-30T12:47:26Z")

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We've published both Node-RED 5.0.2 and 4.1.12 this morning. They contain an important security fix as well as routine updating of upstream dependencies. Please update at your earliest convenience. Nick

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## [A working example to Simulate a Flickering Fire](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-working-example-to-simulate-a-flickering-fire/100101)

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**Author:** [@Linhey](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Linhey)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [6 January 2026 15:42 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/a-working-example-to-simulate-a-flickering-fire/100101 "2026-01-06T15:42:58Z")

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My £450 electric flicker fire has blown up, I don't use the actual electric heating part, but it was nice to have a flickering flame, which made it look warm in the lounge. I couldn't find a new fire that would fit n th…

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## [@flowfuse/node-red-dashboard v1.31.0 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-node-red-dashboard-v1-31-0-released/101696)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [3 September 2026 12:13 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-node-red-dashboard-v1-31-0-released/101696 "2026-09-03T12:13:59Z")

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I see that the flowfuse dashboard (D2) version 1.31.0 has been released. See Release v1.31.0 · FlowFuse/node-red-dashboard · GitHub for full details. In summary, fixes to: \[454 + 1538\] Default theme presets + fixes fo…

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## [Create nodes using Typescript, Vue and Vite](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-nodes-using-typescript-vue-and-vite/100340)

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**Author:** [@AllanOricil](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/AllanOricil)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [29 April 2026 18:52 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/create-nodes-using-typescript-vue-and-vite/100340 "2026-04-29T18:52:45Z")

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Continuing from this other thread: Write nodes using Typescript + Vue 3 + JSON Schemas for runtime validations You can now develop nodes using Typescript and build them with Vite. This will soon be released as a standal…

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## [Flowfuse Dashboard version 1.33.0 released](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-dashboard-version-1-33-0-released/101869)

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**Author:** [@Colin](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Colin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [8 October 2026 08:43 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/flowfuse-dashboard-version-1-33-0-released/101869 "2026-10-08T08:43:03Z")

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Version 1.33.0 of @flowfuse/node-red-dashboard has been released. Features Add multiple groups per tab (Docs) Efficiency improvement The server side efficiency of charts has been improved, removing unnecessary messag…

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## [Introducing node-red-contrib-alarm-ultimate](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-contrib-alarm-ultimate/100244)

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**Author:** [@Supergiovane](https://discourse.nodered.org/u/Supergiovane)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [26 January 2026 07:39 UTC](https://discourse.nodered.org/t/introducing-node-red-contrib-alarm-ultimate/100244 "2026-01-26T07:39:05Z")

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A new alarm node for Node-Red, with web app compatible with the new dashboard v2. It's directly compatible with node-red-controb-knx-ultimate and hikvision-ultimate AX Pro. It's still in BETA but fully functional.

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