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Community News May 2023
A roundup of May 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
Chat GPT in Node-RED Function Nodes
Discover how ChatGPT integrates with Node-RED function nodes, enabling automated code generation and the prompt process.
Running the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on a Raspberry Pi
Learn how to run the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on your Raspberry Pi, ensuring uninterrupted operation after restarts.
Node-RED Tips - Subflows, Link Nodes, and the Range Node
Learn how to streamline your Node-RED projects with these essential tips: Subflows, Link Nodes, and Range Node for efficient workflow organization.
FlowFuse's visit to Hannover Messe 2023
FlowFuse's experience at Hannover Messe, discussing their interactions with Node-RED users and vendors.
FlowFuse v1.6 Now Available
FlowFuse v1.6 now supports Multi-Instance Node-RED, enabling complex application development across multiple instances at once.
Node-RED Community Health
A summary of the Node-RED community metrics that demonstrates a large, active, and engaging open-source developer community.
Community News April 2023
A roundup of April 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
Securing Node-RED (2026)
Explore essential steps for securing Node-RED projects, from LAN access control to encrypted traffic, ensuring robust protection for your projects.
IBM Cloud removes Node-RED starter application
IBM Cloud is removing its Node-RED starter application from its Cloud App Service Starter Kits. FlowFuse has you covered.
Node-RED Tips - Importing, Exporting, and Grouping Flows
Learn how to save time in Node-RED with three techniques: importing/exporting flows, using example flows, and grouping nodes.
The benefits and drawbacks of using Node-RED function nodes
Explore the benefits and drawbacks of Function nodes in Node-RED projects, balancing customizability with simplicity for optimal flow design.
FlowFuse v1.5 Now Available
For FlowFuse 1.5 we have been busy making a lot of UX changes and upgrading our underlying architecture to enable future innovations on the FlowFuse platform.
Terminology Changes
FlowFuse introduces new terminology: Applications, Instances & Devices for better organization and management.
Node-RED Tips - Smooth, Catch, and Math
Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three practical tips covering the Smooth, Catch, and Math nodes today.
Comparing Node-RED Dashboards Solutions
Explore a thorough comparison of Node-RED dashboard solutions, covering installation, UI elements, support, and future development plans.
Node-RED Tips - Exec, Filter, and Debug
Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three practical tips covering the Exec, Filter, and Debug nodes today.
Node-RED: The Integration Platform for IIoT Edge Computing & PLCs
Discover why Node-RED is the go-to integration platform for IIoT edge computing and PLCs, embraced by leading vendors for its versatility and ease of use.
Community News March 2023
A roundup of March 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.