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How to add images to Node-RED dashboards when using FlowFuse (2026)
Learn to enhance Node-RED dashboards with images using FlowFuse. Pull images from URLs, store locally, and serve them in your dashboards.
Creating a Historical Data Dashboard with InfluxDB and Node-RED
Discover how to build a Historical Data Dashboard with InfluxDB and Node-RED. Capture, store, and visualize data for insightful analysis.
How to Deploy a Basic OPC-UA Server in Node-RED - Part 1 (2026)
An introduction to OPC-UA and how to deploy a Node-RED server flow, Part 1 of a series on building OPC-UA servers with FlowFuse.
Community News July 2023
A roundup of July 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
FlowFuse now offers API Documentation with Swagger UI
The new release of FlowFuse 1.9 adds new API Swagger documentation and the ability to customize Node-RED pallettes.
The Next Step in Data Visualization - Announcing the Successor to the Node-RED Dashboard
FlowFuse unveils its plans to build the successor to the Node-RED Dashboard, the next step in industrial data visualization.
Node-RED as a No-Code EtherNet/IP to S7 Protocol Converter
A step-by-step guide for using Node-RED as a no-code industrial protocol converter between EtherNet/IP and Siemens S7 PLCs.
Introducing the FlowFuse Community Forum
Introducing the FlowFuse Community Forum, a home for support, inspiration, and knowledge sharing among Node-RED users everywhere.
Community News June 2023
A roundup of June 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
FlowFuse now offers High Availability Node-RED
FlowFuse now offers High Availability Node-RED, supporting DevOps Pipelines and other enterprise-grade capabilities for teams.
Use any npm module in Node-RED (2026)
Node-RED has an incredibly rich resource of integrations available, but sometimes you need that little extra. This shows you how.
Bringing High Availability to Node-RED
Explore how FlowFuse tackles HA challenges, statefulness, and work routing, revolutionizing Node-RED's reliability.
Node-RED Tips - Dashboard Edition
Learn three practical tips for improving your Node-RED Dashboard workflow: responsive layouts, chart series, and slider values.
Node-RED Community Survey Results
The Node-RED community recently published the results of their 2023 Community Survey. A number of interesting trends were identified from the survey results.
Persisting chart data in Node-RED Dashboard 1
Chart data in Node-RED can be stored directly in your flows, but it's smart to also persist it elsewhere. Learn easy ways to do so.
Best Practices Integrating a Modbus Device With Node-RED (2026)
Modbus is a widely adopted protocol for legacy manufacturing equipment. Learn best practices for integrating it with Node-RED.
FlowFuse 1.7 Now Available with Remote Node-RED Editor Access
FlowFuse 1.7 is now available with remote Node-RED Editor access, letting teams edit flows directly on their own devices.
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.