# FlowFuse

> The Edge-Native Platform for Industrial Applications - Build industrial applications in minutes with AI, then deploy and govern production from cloud to edge.

## Documentation Sets

- [FlowFuse - Full Documentation](https://flowfuse.com/llms-full.txt): Complete FlowFuse documentation, blog, changelog, and resources in a single markdown document.

## Documentation

FlowFuse and Node-RED product documentation.

- [Enabling Soft-Launched Features for Specific Teams](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/feature-flags.md): During a soft launch campaign, new features are gated behind PostHog feature flags
and enabled on a per-team basis. This guide describes the process for enabling a
feature flag for a specific team on FlowFuse Cloud.
- [Kubernetes Hardening](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/hardening/kubernetes.md): This guide walks you through the best ways to secure a Kubernetes cluster running FlowFuse. Locking down your cluster shrinks your attack surface and keeps things contained if a single component gets compromised.
These tips work best when implemented together, so roll out as many of them as your environment allows.
- [Administering FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/introduction.md)
- [Platform Monitoring](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/monitoring.md): FlowFuse provides an API end-point that can be used to monitor statistical
information about the platform.
- [Observability](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/observability.md): Observability is the ability to understand the internal state and behaviour of a system by analysing its outputs, without needing to know its internal workings. For a self-hosted FlowFuse platform running on Kubernetes, this means having a holistic view of the platform and the cluster it runs on - their health, performance, and any potential issues - so you can detect and diagnose problems before they affect your users.
- [Configuring Single Sign-On](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/sso.md): This feature is only available on self-hosted Enterprise licensed instances of FlowFuse.
- [Configuring LDAP based Single Sign-On](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/sso/ldap.md): This feature is only available on self-hosted Enterprise licensed instances of FlowFuse.
- [Configuring SAML based Single Sign-On](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/sso/saml.md): This feature is only available on FlowFuse Cloud and self-hosted Enterprise licensed instances of FlowFuse.
- [Usage Telemetry](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/telemetry.md): The platform shares anonymous usage information with us at FlowFuse. This helps
us understand how the platform is being used, what areas need improvement
and how we should prioritise future work.
- [User management](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/admin/user-management.md)
- [FlowFuse Platform API](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/api.md): The platform provides a REST API that makes it possible to create integrations and
custom workflows.
- [Billing](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/cloud/billing.md)
- [FlowFuse Cloud](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/cloud/introduction.md): FlowFuse Cloud is a hosted service allowing users to sign-up and start creating Node-RED instances without having to install and manage their own instance of FlowFuse.
The Concepts remain the same, but we run the platform for you.
- [Adding Template Settings](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/adding-template-settings.md): Within FlowFuse, each Node-RED instance is created from a Template. The Template defines
a set of preconfigured options for the instance. This includes runtime settings -
values that you would normally expect to set in your Node-RED settings.js file.
- [HTTP API of the FlowFuse platform](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/api-design.md)
- [FlowFuse Architecture](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/architecture.md): A FlowFuse install is made up of 2 main components
- [Creating Debug Stack Containers](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/creating-debug-stack-containers.md): Sometimes we want to be able to run some debug code within a stack running in our
staging test environment.
- [Database Migrations](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/db-migrations.md): Any changes made to the database models must include migrations
that can modify the database state from one state to another.
- [Working with Feature Flags](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/feature-flags.md): When adding features to the platform it is sometimes a requirement to be able to
restrict the feature to licensed platforms, and furthermore to certain types of team
on the platform.
- [Contributing to FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/introduction.md): This guide will help you get setup to contribute to the FlowFuse project.
- [Local Install](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/local.md): This guide is for setting up FlowFuse on a single machine, ideal for smaller deployments, evaluations, or for contributors who want to gain a basic understanding of the FlowFuse platform and its features.
- [Local Stacks](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/local/stacks.md): A Stack defines a set of platform configuration options that will get
applied to each Node-RED instance when it is created.
- [Team Broker configuration](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/team-broker.md): The FlowFuse Team Broker makes use of an EMQX instance.
- [Enabling the device editor](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/workflows/device-editor.md)
- [Workflows](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/workflows.md): A collection of sequence diagrams for key parts of the FlowFuse platform
- [Invite External User Flow](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/workflows/invite-external-user.md)
- [User Login Flows](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/workflows/login.md): This represents the login flow as of FlowFuse 1.2, that incorporates optional
SSO
- [Reset Password Flow](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/workflows/password-reset.md)
- [Sequence For Project Creation](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/workflows/project-create.md)
- [States](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/workflows/project-states.md)
- [User Sign Up Flow](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/workflows/signup.md)
- [Sequence For Team Creation](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/contribute/workflows/team-create.md)
- [Node-RED Safe Mode](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/debugging.md): When a Node-RED instance is unresponsive, for example due to an infinite loop,
it can be put into Safe Mode.
- [Deploying Flows to the Device Agent](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/deploy.md): Before you're able to deploy your flows to your Remote Instance,
you will have needed to have completed these steps:
- [FlowFuse Device Agent Installer](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/install/device-agent-installer.md)
- [Docker Install](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/install/docker.md): Run the Device Agent in a container. Bind-mount your device.yml and expose the editor port.
- [Kubernetes Install](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/install/kubernetes.md)
- [Manual Install (NPM)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/install/manual.md): Use this method if you want direct control over the Node.js runtime and filesystem.
- [Installing Device Agent](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/install/overview.md)
- [FlowFuse Device Agent](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/introduction.md)
- [Quick Start Guide: Device Agent](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/quickstart.md): This guide will walk you through the process of adding a device to FlowFuse, connecting it to the platform, and deploying your Node-RED flows remotely. FlowFuse's Device Agent helps unlock the power of your devices by allowing you to manage and deploy Node-RED flows running on those devices securely and remotely.
- [Register your Remote Instance](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/register.md): To connect your hardware to FlowFuse, you will need to:
- [Running the Device Agent](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/device-agent/running.md)
- [ctrlX Device Agent App](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/hardware/ctrlx-device-agent.md): Currently not available - will be available soon
- [ctrlX Node-RED App](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/hardware/ctrlx-node-red.md): Learn more about the Node-RED App in the ctrlX World Store
- [Device Agent - Hardware](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/hardware/introduction.md): The FlowFuse Device Agent can be installed on any Mac, Linux, or Windows-supported device. If you want to learn more about how to install the Device Agent in general, click here. Nevertheless, this overview provides a guide for specific hardware platforms.
- [Raspberry Pi](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/hardware/raspbian.md): The Raspberry Pi section provides instructions for installing and setting up the FlowFuse Device Agent on your Raspberry Pi device, enabling seamless integration for efficient device management and automation.
- [FlowFuse Documentation](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs.md): Welcome to the documentation for FlowFuse, an open-source, industrial data platform that enables engineers to build, manage, scale, and secure their Node-RED solutions.
- [Configuring FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/configuration.md): The base configuration of the FlowFuse platform is provided in the file
/opt/flowforge/etc/flowforge.yml. This assumes the default install location
of /opt/flowforge.
- [DNS Setup](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/dns-setup.md): When running FlowFuse on Docker or Kubernetes you will need to be able to setup an entry in a DNS server.
- [Installing FlowFuse from AWS Market Place](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/docker/aws-marketplace.md): We have packaged the Docker Compose build of FlowFuse as a AWS EC2 AMI. It can be found on the AWS Market Place here.
- [1-Click Digital Ocean Droplet Install](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/docker/digital-ocean.md): We have packaged the Docker Compose build of FlowFuse as a Digital Ocean Droplet. It can be found in the Digital Ocean Market Place.
- [Docker Install](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/docker.md): This guide walks you through detailed set up of FlowFuse Platform on a Docker container environment using Docker Compose. Typically suited for small/medium on premise deployments.
By the end, you will have a fully functioning FlowFuse instance running in a Docker container.
- [Docker Stacks](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/docker/stacks.md): A Stack defines a set of platform configuration options that will get
applied to each Node-RED instance when created.
- [Using Docker on Windows](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/docker/windows-docker-ce.md): While Docker is inherently a Linux-based technology and we recommend running FlowFuse on Linux when ever possible, there are several ways to run Docker on Windows.
Below, we outline the primary methods available, along with recommendations based on specific needs and use cases.
- [Example configuration for common email platforms](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/email-providers.md)
- [FlowFuse File Storage](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/file-storage.md): FlowFuse has two storage-related features for Node-RED instances in container-based deployments. They are not mutually exclusive, and some deployments use both.
- [First-run Setup](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/first-run.md): Following a successful install, you will be able to access the platform to go
through the initial setup.
- [Installing FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/introduction.md): FlowFuse can be installed to run in Docker or Kubernetes based environments.
- [AWS EKS Specific details](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/kubernetes/aws.md): This document includes details of installing FlowFuse on AWS EKS.
- [FlowFuse-oriented infrastructure in AWS using Terraform and Helm](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/kubernetes/aws-terraform.md): This step-by-step guide will help you use the Terraform modules available in the FlowFuse repository to setup resources required to run FlowFuse platform on AWS.
After following the commands in this documentation, the following resources will be created:
- [Installing FlowFuse on a Digital Ocean Kubernetes cluster](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/kubernetes/digital-ocean.md)
- [Kubernetes Install](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/kubernetes.md): This guide walks you through a detailed set up of FlowFuse Platform on a container environment managed by Kubernetes. Typically suited for large on premise deployments or deployment in Cloud infrastructure.
By the end, you will have a fully functioning FlowFuse instance running on a Kubernetes cluster.
- [Ingress Controller Migration](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/kubernetes/ingress-controller-migration.md)
- [OpenShift Install](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/kubernetes/openshift.md): This guide walks you through detailed set up of FlowFuse Platform on a container envoronment managed by OpenShift. Typically suited for large on premise deployments or deployment in Cloud infrastructure.
By the end, you will have a fully functioning FlowFuse instance running on a OpenShift cluster.
- [Kubernetes Stacks](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/install/kubernetes/stacks.md): A Stack defines a set of platform configuration options that will get
applied to each Node-RED instance when created.
- [Migrating a Node-RED application to FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/migration/introduction.md): This guide will help you to move existing Node-RED instances into
FlowFuse.
- [FlowFuse Node-RED Tools plugin](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/migration/node-red-tools.md): The Node-RED Tools Plugin is a module you can install into any Node-RED instance
running outside of FlowFuse, that gives you the ability to work on your flows
locally.
- [Customer Support](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/premium-support.md): Premium customers can get support by filing a ticket. We offer
support for the FlowFuse application and your account, any issues relating to
Node-RED such as your flows or a 3rd party node should be raised in the
community forum.
- [Quick Start Guide](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/quick-start.md): This guide provides a streamlined process for setting up and running the FlowFuse platform using Docker and Docker Compose.
- [Upgrading FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/upgrade.md): If you are upgrading an existing FlowFuse installation, this page will list any
particular requirements needed to upgrade to a given level.
- [Upgrading the Node-RED version](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/upgrade/nodered-version.md): A new major version of Node-RED - such as Node-RED 5.0 - does not arrive
through an in-editor or in-platform "update" button. The version of Node-RED an
Instance runs is defined by its Stack. To move to a
new major version you add it as a new Stack, then point your Instances at it.
- [Upgrading to FlowFuse Enterprise](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/upgrade/open-source-to-premium.md): For self-managed FlowFuse installations without a license you can unlock more
features with a enterprise license. As an admin a license can be uploaded to
FlowFuse in the admin panel, under the settings tab. When a license is uploaded
a restart of the forge app is required.
- [Bill of Materials](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/bill-of-materials.md): The Application Bill of Materials (BoM) provides a comprehensive overview of all instance dependencies for each application. This feature gives you visibility and control to monitor, manage, and analyze the components your applications rely on.
- [Changing the Stack](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/changestack.md): Stacks define various aspects of how Node-RED instances run - including the version of Node-RED being used.
- [FlowFuse Concepts](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/concepts.md): FlowFuse makes it easy to create, manage, and scale Node-RED instances. The platform introduces a few core concepts to help you organize and work with it effectively. Throughout the platform, you'll also see ⓘ icons that you can click on to get pop-up explanations for different features and terms.
- [Custom Hostnames](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/custom-hostnames.md): FlowFuse allows you to point a custom subdomain at your instances, such as dashboard.example.com.
- [Custom Node Packages](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/custom-npm-packages.md): FlowFuse has access to the wide range of Node-RED nodes listed in the
public catalogue. But occasionally there
will be the need for a custom node for a situation that is specific
to your Team.
- [Dashboards](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/dashboards.md): Any hosted instance running the FlowFuse Dashboard can be viewed directly inside FlowFuse, without opening a separate browser tab.
- [Groups](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/device-groups.md): Navigation: Team > Application > Groups
- [DevOps Pipelines](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/devops-pipelines.md): Navigation: Team > Application > Pipelines
- [Environment Variables](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/envvar.md): Environment Variables allow you to manage variables used in your Node-RED flows from the FlowFuse application, you can read more on how to access environment variables inside Node-RED in the Node-RED Docs.
- [Chat Interface](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/expert/chat.md): The FlowFuse Expert chat interface is where you actively engage the AI: asking questions, building flows directly on your canvas, and querying live operational data. While other FlowFuse Expert features (like inline code completions and next-node prediction) work passively in the Node-RED editor, the chat interface is where you direct Expert and see it act on your behalf.
- [FlowFuse Expert](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/expert.md): FlowFuse Expert is the AI built into FlowFuse and the Node-RED editor. It is not a generic AI assistant bolted onto the side of your workflow, it understands your flows, your installed nodes, your live data, and your environment in real time.
- [AI in Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/expert/node-red-embedded-ai.md): FlowFuse Expert brings AI assistance directly into the Node-RED editor itself. Unlike the Chat Interface, which is a conversational panel you open separately, FlowFuse Expert's in-editor AI works where you already are - inside node editors, on the canvas, and in the palette.
- [Connect Your Own Agent](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/expert/third-party-agents.md): Introduced in FlowFuse 3.0
- [FlowFuse Tables](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/ff-tables.md)
- [FlowFuse File Nodes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/filenodes.md): Node-RED instances running within FlowFuse Cloud with Launcher version before 2.7.0
include a modified set of nodes that make it possible to store files safely regardless of
the environment.
Cloud based instances can read and write to persistent storage using these nodes.
Edge devices will store files on its local filesystem.
- [High Availability mode](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/high-availability.md): High Availability mode allows you to run multiple copies of your Node-RED instance,
with incoming work distributed between them.
- [HTTP Access Tokens](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/http-access-tokens.md): When a FlowFuse instance is secured with FlowFuse User Authentication,
only users who are in the same FlowFuse team can access the dashboard and HTTP endpoints
created within Node-RED.
- [Instance Settings](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/instance-settings.md): The Instance Settings allow you to customize many aspects of your Node-RED runtime.
- [FlowFuse Node-RED Instance States](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/instance-states.md): The following list describes the possible states a hosted or remote Node-RED instance can find itself in.
- [Getting Started with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/introduction.md): This guide will help you learn how to use the FlowFuse platform to quickly create new Node-RED applications after a successful installation or sign-up for FlowFuse Cloud.
- [Logs](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/logs.md): FlowFuse presents log information in several different places depending on what you are interested in.
- [FlowFuse MQTT Nodes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/mqtt-nodes.md): Node-RED instances running within FlowFuse include a set of nodes that make it
simple to securely connect and send or receive messages between MQTT clients
in your team or externally connected clients via the Team Broker.
- [FlowFuse Persistent Context](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/persistent-context.md): Some Node-RED flows require the ability to persist context values between restarts and FlowFuse stack updates. By default, context data in Node-RED is ephemeral, meaning it does not survive restarts or stack updates. With FlowFuse's paid plans, however, you can enable persistent context storage, ensuring that your context values persist across restarts, upgrades, and more.
- [FlowFuse Project Nodes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/projectnodes.md): Node-RED instances running within FlowFuse include a set of nodes that make it
very quick and easy to securely send and receive messages between different
instances in a team.
- [Role-Based Access Control](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/role-based-access-control.md): Role-based access control (RBAC) determines what actions users can perform within FlowFuse. By assigning roles to team members, you control who can create, modify, view, or delete resources.
- [Shared Team Library](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/shared-library.md): Node-RED allows you to import and export flows and functions to a local library. This is helpful
for saving pieces of flow that you want to reuse.
- [Snapshots](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/snapshots.md)
- [Static asset service](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/static-asset-service.md): Our platform now includes a Static Asset Service, enabling you to manage files seamlessly within your hosted Node-RED instances.
- [Teams](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/team.md): Teams are groups of users that collaborate on their Node-RED applications.
- [Getting Started with Team Broker](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/teambroker.md): When FlowFuse is deployed with an Enterprise license from v2.11.0 onwards comes with the option to enable a MQTT broker for each Team.
- [User Settings](https://flowfuse.com/raw/docs/user/user-settings.md): Access the FlowFuse User settings by clicking on your username in the top right corner.

## Blog

Tutorials, product updates, and industrial application guides.

- [Introducing FlowFuse Inc.](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2021/04/first-deploy.md): FlowFuse Inc. is introduced as a new company building a low-code development platform around the open-source Node-RED project.
- [Welcome Ben](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2021/05/welcome-ben.md): Welcoming Ben Hardill to FlowFuse Inc., the latest addition to the team building the future of industrial low-code automation.
- [Community News January 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/01/community-news-01.md): A roundup of January 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse 0.1 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/01/flowforge-01-released.md): FlowFuse 0.1 marks the very first release of the platform, transitioning the whole project fully to open development for all.
- [Welcome Steve](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/01/welcome-steve.md): Welcoming Steve McLaughlin to FlowFuse Inc., the latest team member helping build the future of industrial low-code automation.
- [Welcome ZJ](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/01/welcome-zj.md): Welcoming Zeger-Jan van de Weg to FlowFuse Inc., the latest addition to the team building the future of industrial low-code.
- [Announcing FlowFuse Cloud](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/02/announcing-flowforge-cloud.md): FlowFuse Cloud is officially announced. Join the waitlist for early access to FlowFuse's new hosted Node-RED cloud offering.
- [FlowFuse 0.2 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/02/flowforge-02-released.md): FlowFuse 0.2 keeps the releases flowing for its open platform for Node-RED, adding early improvements to the product overall.
- [Using Node-RED to keep Solar PV afloat](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/02/use-case-solar-afloat.md): Learn how spb sonne used Node-RED with FlowFuse to keep a solar PV renewable energy solution running smoothly and reliably.
- [Welcome Joe](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/02/welcome-joe.md): Welcoming Joe Pavitt to FlowFuse Inc., the latest addition to the team building the future of industrial low-code automation.
- [Community News February 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/03/community-news-02.md): A roundup of February 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse 0.3 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/03/flowforge-03-released.md): FlowFuse 0.3 is released, moving the platform closer toward the launch of FlowFuse Cloud with continued improvements ahead.
- [Community News March 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/04/community-news-03.md): A roundup of March 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse 0.4 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/04/flowforge-04-released.md): FlowFuse 0.4 is released, getting the platform fully ready for Node-RED 3.0 with early compatibility improvements for users.
- [FlowFuse is accepting customers now](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/04/flowforge-accepting-customers.md): FlowFuse is now officially accepting customers, starting to onboard users from the waitlist for its new Node-RED cloud platform.
- [Community News April 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/05/community-news-04.md): A roundup of April 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse 0.5 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/05/flowforge-05-released.md): FlowFuse 0.5 is released, bringing a fresh new look to the platform along with early improvements to the user experience.
- [Node-RED 3.0 Beta Stack](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/05/node-red-3-beta-stack.md): Try out the next major Node-RED release with the Node-RED 3.0 Beta Stack, now available for early testing on the FlowFuse platform.
- [FlowFuse open for everybody](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/05/sign-up-for-flowforge-cloud.md): With the waitlist now phased out users can sign up and start using FlowFuse right away and start developing on new projects.
- [Community News May 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/06/community-news-05.md): A roundup of May 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse 0.6 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/06/flowforge-06-released.md): FlowFuse 0.6 is released, adding Devices to the platform and expanding support for managing remote industrial hardware fleets.
- [Community News June 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/07/community-news-06.md): A roundup of June 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse 0.7 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/07/flowforge-07-released.md): FlowFuse 0.7 introduces Rollbacks, Device Environment Variables, and a brand new FlowFuse Theme for the platform overall. Learn about released with FlowFuse.
- [Introducing Medium Projects on FlowFuse Cloud](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/07/new-projecttype.md): Introducing Medium Projects on FlowFuse Cloud, a bigger project tier offering more resources for growing engineering teams.
- [Community News July 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/08/community-news-06.md): A roundup of July 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse 0.8 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/08/flowforge-08-released.md): FlowFuse 0.8 introduces Inter-Project Communication, Default Teams, and real-time device management for managing Node-RED at scale.
- [Community News August 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/09/community-news-08.md): A roundup of August 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse 0.10 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/09/flowforge-010-released.md): FlowFuse 0.10 introduces secure Node-RED HTTP endpoints, read-only users, and static outbound IPs for the platform overall. Learn about released with FlowFuse.
- [FlowFuse 0.9 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/09/flowforge-09-released.md): FlowFuse 0.9 introduces suspended projects, login with email, and Team Types for organizing users across the whole platform. Learn about released with FlowFuse.
- [Static Outbound IP Addresses](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/09/static-ips.md): Static IP addresses are now available for your FlowFuse Cloud projects' outbound connections, simplifying firewall rules.
- [Community News September 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/10/community-news-09.md): A roundup of September 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [Scheduled maintenance: Database encryption October 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/10/db-migration-01.md): Details on upcoming scheduled maintenance for database encryption in October 2022, including expected impact and timing.
- [Install FlowFuse Docker on Google Cloud](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/10/ff-docker-gcp.md): Learn to deploy FlowFuse Docker on Google Cloud Platform. Achieve a production-ready environment with email alerts, HTTPS access, and MQTT server deployment.
- [FlowFuse 1.0 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/10/flowforge-1-released.md): FlowFuse is now 1.0! A major milestone release marking the platform's readiness for production Node-RED deployments at scale.
- [FlowFuse raises $7.25M Seed Round to bring Node-RED to the Enterprise](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/10/seed-round-bring-node-red-to-enterprise.md): FlowFuse raises a $7.25M Seed Round from Cota Capital and Open Core Ventures to bring Node-RED to the enterprise market.
- [Community News October 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/11/community-news-10.md): A roundup of October 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse 1.1 released with persistent file storage](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/11/flowforge-1-1-released.md): A new set of features to improve FlowFuse as the best solution for running Node-RED in production in a secure, scalable, and team-based environment.
- [Re-spin of Docker-Compose install package](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/11/respin-docker-compose-01.md): Details on FlowFuse v1.1.1, a re-spin of the Docker-Compose install package with fixes for the platform installation process.
- [Challenges scaling Node-RED with DIY tooling](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/11/scaling-node-red-with-diy-tooling.md): In this post, I'm going to share some of the challenges customers face when scaling Node-RED with Do-It-Yourself tooling
- [Community News November 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/12/community-news-11.md): A roundup of November 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [Create HTTP triggers with authentication](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/12/create-http-trigger-with-authentication.md): Learn how to create HTTP triggers with authentication in Node-RED using FlowFuse, securely triggering flows from anywhere.
- [FlowFuse 1.1.2 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/12/flowforge-1-1-2-released.md): FlowFuse 1.1.2 is released with a fix for installing additional nodes into Node-RED, improving overall platform stability.
- [FlowFuse 1.2 is now available with single sign on and persistent context storage](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/12/flowforge-1-2-0-released.md): FlowFuse 1.2 is now available with single sign-on and persistent context storage, marking the final release for 2022 overall.
- [Configure FlowFuse in Docker to secure all traffic](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/12/flowforge-gcp-https-set-up.md): Discover how to secure all web traffic for your FlowFuse server using Let's Encrypt and Acme Companion with Docker easily.
- [FlowFuse Inc. becomes a member of the OpenJS Foundation](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/12/flowforge-joins-openjs-foundation.md): FlowFuse Inc. becomes a member of the OpenJS Foundation, supporting the foundation that has given Node-RED a great home.
- [Format your Node-RED flows for better team collaboration](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/12/node-red-flow-best-practice.md): Learn best practices for formatting Node-RED flows to enhance team collaboration, from group names to switch explanations.
- [Why you need FlowFuse when you already have Node-RED?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2022/12/what-flowforge-adds-to-node-red.md): Discover how FlowFuse enhances Node-RED with easy developer collaboration, flow deployment, and scalable infrastructure.
- [Community News December 2022](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/01/community-news-12.md): A roundup of December 2022 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [Using Environment Variables in Node-RED (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/01/environment-variables-in-node-red.md): Node-RED supports environment variables (env vars) slight different, how to use it and the gotcha's are explained in this article.
- [FlowFuse 1.3 is now available, share your flows through our new team libraries and much more](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/01/flowforge-1-3-0-released.md): FlowFuse 1.3 is now available. Share your flows through the brand new team libraries, plus much more in this latest release.
- [FlowFuse 1.2.1 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/01/flowforge-1.2.1-released.md): FlowFuse 1.2.1 is released with a fix for emailing new users, resolving an issue that was affecting account onboarding flow.
- [Telling the FlowFuse Story](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/01/flowforge-story.md): In this article we are going to discuss how we see FlowFuse helping Node-RED developers deliver applications more reliably.
- [Getting Started with Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/01/getting-started-with-node-red.md): In this article we are going to explain the first things you need to know to get started with Node-RED.
- [Node-RED Tips - Wiring Shortcuts](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/02/3-quick-node-red-tips-1.md): Learn three valuable Node-RED tips: search nodes efficiently, split code with link nodes, and wire multiple I/O at once.
- [Node-RED Tips - Deploying, Debugging, and Delaying](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/02/3-quick-node-red-tips-2.md): Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three practical tips covering Deploying, Debugging, and Delaying.
- [Community News February 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/02/community-news-02.md): A roundup of February 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse v1.4 with device provisioning in bulk and staged development process](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/02/flowforge-1-4-0-released.md): Deploy Node-RED to many devices quickly, and allow a staged development process with the latest release of FlowFuse v1.4.
- [Toward Highly Available Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/02/highly-available-node-red.md): Often-requested Node-RED features include High Availability. Learn what HA means for Node-RED and how FlowFuse supports it.
- [MING Stack for IoT](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/02/ming-blog.md): MING technology stack includes key componets in all IoT solutions M - Mosquitto/MQTT, I-InfluxDB, N-Node-RED, G-Granfana
- [Service Disruption Report for January 27th, 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/02/service-disruption-report-2023-01-27.md): On January 27th, 2023, we were alerted to an issue on FlowFuse Cloud where a user
was not able to access a newly created Node-RED Project, receiving a 404 error
instead. This post examines the issue that was hit, the timeline of events and
what we've done to resolve it.
- [Some questions we didn't get to in our first webinar](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/02/webinar-1-missed-questions.md): There were some great questions from our first webinar that we didn't get time to answer, we wanted to share those questions and our answers here.
- [Node-RED Tips - Exec, Filter, and Debug](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/3-quick-node-red-tips-3.md): Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three practical tips covering the Exec, Filter, and Debug nodes today.
- [Node-RED Tips - Smooth, Catch, and Math](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/3-quick-node-red-tips-4.md): Save yourself time when working on Node-RED with these three practical tips covering the Smooth, Catch, and Math nodes today.
- [Node-RED Tips - Importing, Exporting, and Grouping Flows](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/3-quick-node-red-tips-5.md): Learn how to save time in Node-RED with three techniques: importing/exporting flows, using example flows, and grouping nodes.
- [Community News March 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/community-news-03.md): A roundup of March 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [Comparing Node-RED Dashboards Solutions](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/comparing-node-red-dashboards.md): Explore a thorough comparison of Node-RED dashboard solutions, covering installation, UI elements, support, and future development plans.
- [FlowFuse v1.5 Now Available](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/flowforge-1-5-0-released.md): 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.
- [IBM Cloud removes Node-RED starter application](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/ibmcloud-starter-removed.md): IBM Cloud is removing its Node-RED starter application from its Cloud App Service Starter Kits. FlowFuse has you covered.
- [Node-RED: The Integration Platform for IIoT Edge Computing & PLCs](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/integration-platform-for-edge-computing.md): 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.
- [Terminology Changes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/terminology-changes.md): FlowFuse introduces new terminology: Applications, Instances & Devices for better organization and management.
- [The benefits and drawbacks of using Node-RED function nodes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/03/why-should-you-use-node-red-function-nodes.md): Explore the benefits and drawbacks of Function nodes in Node-RED projects, balancing customizability with simplicity for optimal flow design.
- [Node-RED Tips - Subflows, Link Nodes, and the Range Node](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/04/3-quick-node-red-tips-6.md): Learn how to streamline your Node-RED projects with these essential tips: Subflows, Link Nodes, and Range Node for efficient workflow organization.
- [Community News April 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/04/community-news-04.md): A roundup of April 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [FlowFuse v1.6 Now Available](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/04/flowforge-1-6-released.md): FlowFuse v1.6 now supports Multi-Instance Node-RED, enabling complex application development across multiple instances at once.
- [FlowFuse's visit to Hannover Messe 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/04/hannover-messe.md): FlowFuse's experience at Hannover Messe, discussing their interactions with Node-RED users and vendors.
- [Node-RED Community Health](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/04/nodered-community-health.md): A summary of the Node-RED community metrics that demonstrates a large, active, and engaging open-source developer community.
- [Securing Node-RED (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/04/securing-node-red-in-production.md): Explore essential steps for securing Node-RED projects, from LAN access control to encrypted traffic, ensuring robust protection for your projects.
- [Bringing High Availability to Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/05/bringing-high-availability-to-node-red.md): Explore how FlowFuse tackles HA challenges, statefulness, and work routing, revolutionizing Node-RED's reliability.
- [Chat GPT in Node-RED Function Nodes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/05/chatgpt-nodered-fcn-node.md): Discover how ChatGPT integrates with Node-RED function nodes, enabling automated code generation and the prompt process.
- [Community News May 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/05/community-news-05.md): A roundup of May 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [Running the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on a Raspberry Pi](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/05/device-agent-as-a-service.md): Learn how to run the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on your Raspberry Pi, ensuring uninterrupted operation after restarts.
- [FlowFuse 1.7 Now Available with Remote Node-RED Editor Access](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/05/flowforge-1-7-released.md): FlowFuse 1.7 is now available with remote Node-RED Editor access, letting teams edit flows directly on their own devices.
- [Best Practices Integrating a Modbus Device With Node-RED (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/05/integrating-modbus-with-node-red.md): Modbus is a widely adopted protocol for legacy manufacturing equipment. Learn best practices for integrating it with Node-RED.
- [Node-RED Community Survey Results](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/05/node-red-community-survey-results.md): 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](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/05/persisting-chart-data-in-node-red.md): 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.
- [Node-RED Tips - Dashboard Edition](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/06/3-quick-node-red-tips-7.md): Learn three practical tips for improving your Node-RED Dashboard workflow: responsive layouts, chart series, and slider values.
- [Community News June 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/06/community-news-06.md): A roundup of June 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [The Next Step in Data Visualization - Announcing the Successor to the Node-RED Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/06/dashboard-announcement.md): FlowFuse unveils its plans to build the successor to the Node-RED Dashboard, the next step in industrial data visualization.
- [FlowFuse now offers High Availability Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/06/flowforge-1-8-released.md): 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)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/06/import-modules.md): Node-RED has an incredibly rich resource of integrations available, but sometimes you need that little extra. This shows you how.
- [Introducing the FlowFuse Community Forum](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/06/introducing-the-flowforge-community-forum.md): Introducing the FlowFuse Community Forum, a home for support, inspiration, and knowledge sharing among Node-RED users everywhere.
- [Node-RED as a No-Code EtherNet/IP to S7 Protocol Converter](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/06/node-red-as-a-no-code-ethernet_ip-to-s7-protocol-converter.md): A step-by-step guide for using Node-RED as a no-code industrial protocol converter between EtherNet/IP and Siemens S7 PLCs.
- [Community News July 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/07/community-news-07.md): A roundup of July 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [First Pre-Alpha Release of the new Node-RED Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/07/dashboard-0-1-release.md): The first release of the successor to the Node-RED Dashboard has arrived, marking the beginning of the pre-alpha phase.
- [FlowFuse 1.9.3 and Device Agent 1.9.5 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/07/flowforge-1-9-3-release.md): FlowFuse 1.9.3 and Device Agent 1.9.5 ship as a maintenance release improving the overall Device Agent editor experience.
- [FlowFuse now offers API Documentation with Swagger UI](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/07/flowforge-1-9-release.md): The new release of FlowFuse 1.9 adds new API Swagger documentation and the ability to customize Node-RED pallettes.
- [How to Build an OPC UA Client Dashboard in Node-RED - Part 3 (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/07/how-to-build-a-opc-client-dashboard-in-node-red.md): Building a Dashboard-Driven OPC UA Client to Browse, Read, Write, and Get Events from a 3rd party OPC UA Server
- [How to Deploy a Basic OPC-UA Server in Node-RED - Part 1 (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/07/how-to-deploy-a-basic-opc-ua-server-in-node-red.md): 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.
- [How to add images to Node-RED dashboards when using FlowFuse (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/07/images-in-node-red-dashboards.md): 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](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md): Discover how to build a Historical Data Dashboard with InfluxDB and Node-RED. Capture, store, and visualize data for insightful analysis.
- [FlowFuse is now available on AWS Marketplace](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/08/aws-marketplace-announce.md): FlowFuse is now available on AWS Marketplace, letting customers install it directly on AWS Cloud from the marketplace listing.
- [Community News August 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/08/community-news-08.md): A roundup of August 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [Dashboard 2.0 - Community Update](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/08/dashboard-community-update.md): Our latest Community Update for Dashboard 2.0, including the latest new widgets, fixes and updates on what's next.
- [FlowFuse 1.10 Release Now Available](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/08/flowforge-1-10-release.md): New FlowFuse 1.10 release introduces importing of environment variable templates and improvements to device management.
- [FlowForge is now FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/08/flowforge-is-now-flowfuse.md): FlowForge is being renamed to FlowFuse. The company's mission and commitment to customers stays the same under the new name.
- [FlowFuse 1.11 makes it easier to get started with FlowFuse and Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md): The new FlowFuse 1.11 release includes a new starter tier for FlowFuse Cloud, Personal Access Tokens for API access and improvements to device management.
- [Why the Automation Pyramid blocks digital transformation - The Role of Unified Namespace](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/08/isa-95-automation-pyramid-to-unified-namespace.md): This article analyzes the Automation Pyramid's constraints and explains how Unified Namespace can evolve digital transformation.
- [Our Open Source offering is a tier, not our competition](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/08/open-source-is-a-tier-not-competition.md): Gain insight into FlowFuse's approach to its open-source tier versus paid offerings, and why it's a tier, not competition.
- [FlowFuse announces a Node-RED stack for Industry 4.0 applications on ctrlX AUTOMATION](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/09/bosch-rexroth-announce.md): FlowFuse is now offering Node-RED to customers that want to deploy it on the Rexrtoh ctrlX platform.
- [How ChatGPT improves Node-RED Developer Experience](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/09/chatgpt-for-node-red-developers.md): Discover how ChatGPT enhances Node-RED development, from generating code to interpreting flows, and explore its impact on the community.
- [Community News September 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md): A roundup of September 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [Dynamic Markdown, Tables & Notebooks with Dashboard 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/09/dashboard-notebook-layout.md): Explore the latest features in Dashboard 2.0's v0.4.0 release, including "Notebook" layout, dynamic Markdown & Table widgets, and additional enhancements.
- [Share & Preview Flows on flows.nodered.org](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/09/flow-viewer.md): Explore FlowFuse's latest contribution to flows.nodered.org, an interactive "Flow Viewer" for sharing and embedding flows in articles and forum posts.
- [Modernize your legacy industrial data](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/09/modernize-your-legacy-industrial-data.md): Learn how to bridge legacy industrial protocols like Modbus to the IIoT era using Node-RED and buffer parsing techniques.
- [Modernize your legacy industrial data. Part 2.](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/09/modernize-your-legacy-industrial-data-part2.md): A deeper dive into making the most of legacy industrial data from the likes of Modbus and older, non IIoT protocols and putting it to work in an IIoT world.
- [Updating our branding across GitHub, npm and Dockerhub](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/09/rebranding-our-components.md): FlowFuse is renaming its packages and containers across GitHub, npm, and Dockerhub. Here's what it means for FlowFuse users.
- [Tulip Operation Calling Event Report](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/09/tulip-event-report.md): Tulip's recent Operation Calling customer event was held in Boston. Here are some comments based on attending the event.
- [What are FlowFuse Blueprints?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/10/blueprints.md): Explore FlowFuse Blueprints, the pre-built solutions simplifying Node-RED, and see the first three launched for manufacturing.
- [What are Certified Nodes?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md): Explore Certified Nodes for Node-RED, ensuring robustness with quality, security, and support standards.
- [Innovate from within - Why manufacturing must embrace Citizen Developers](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/10/citizen-development.md): Explore the significance of Citizen Developers in manufacturing, bridging the IT-OT gap with low-code platforms like Node-RED.
- [Community News October 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/10/community-news-10.md): A roundup of October 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [Custom Vuetify components for Dashboard 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/10/custom-vuetify-components-dashboard.md): Expand your Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 with the full collection of custom Vuetify components now available in UI Template nodes.
- [Integrate your own widgets with Dashboard 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/10/dashboard-integrations.md): Explore Dashboard 2.0's 0.6.0 Release with third-party widget support. Learn more, build your widgets, and join our community on GitHub.
- [Embracing Innovation: Build vs Buy in MES](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/10/mes-build-buy.md): Transform your MES strategy with Node-RED and FlowFuse for unparalleled efficiency and adaptability versus buying off the shelf.
- [Service Disruption Report for October 11th, 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/10/service-disruption-report-2023-10-11.md): A report on the FlowFuse Cloud service disruption that occurred on October 11th, 2023, including its cause and resolution.
- [How to Use Private Custom Nodes in FlowFuse?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/10/use-private-custom-nodes-with-flowfuse.md): Learn how to set up a private Node-RED catalog and npm repository with FlowFuse's latest features, allowing you to manage custom nodes securely and efficiently.
- [Integrate with ChatGPT Assistants with Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/11/ai-assistant.md): Discover how seamlessly integrating AI Assistants into Node-RED workflows enhances efficiency and innovation across industries.
- [Node-RED Builder a GPT (Alpha) by FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/11/chatgpt-gpt.md): Accelerate Node-RED flow creation with Node-RED Builder by FlowFuse, using preconfigured prompts for faster development.
- [Community News November 2023](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/11/community-news-11.md): A roundup of November 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights.
- [Chart Improvements & Migrating to Dashboard 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/11/dashboard-0-7.md): Discover significant chart enhancements and migration guidance in Dashboard 2.0's 0.7.x releases. Stay informed on project updates.
- [Overhauling the Dashboard 2.0 Build Pipeline](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/11/dashboard-0-8-0.md): Explore the latest updates in Dashboard 2.0 with the 0.8.0 release, featuring an overhauled build pipeline, improved debugging capabilities, and more.
- [Tracking Who Has Opened a Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/11/dashboard-2.0-user-tracking.md): Learn how to track user visits to your Node-RED Dashboard v2 using FlowFuse Authentication to secure and identify access.
- [Deploying the FlowFuse Device Agent via Balena](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/11/device-agent-balena.md): Learn how to deploy the FlowFuse Device Agent via Balena.io for efficient fleet management using simple Docker files today.
- [Meet FlowFuse at SPS Nuremberg](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/11/meet-us-at-sps-nuremberg.md): Meet FlowFuse at SPS Nuremberg to talk about Node-RED and learn how FlowFuse can help you operationalize your flows at scale.
- [Beyond Automation - AI Use Cases that are shaping the next manufacturing frontier](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/12/ai-use-cases.md): Discover how AI is revolutionizing manufacturing with citizen development, demand forecasting, and predictive maintenance
- [Building a Custom Video Player in Dashboard 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/12/dashboard-0-10-0.md): Delve into the possibilities of Dashboard 2.0's new UI Templates with a comprehensive tutorial on building a custom video player.
- [Run Node-RED as a service on Windows](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/12/device-agent-as-a-windows-service.md): Learn how to configure the FlowFuse Device Agent as a Windows service using the nssm utility for uninterrupted operation.
- [Thank you for an incredible 2023!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/12/flowfuse-year-review-2023.md): Reviewing an incredible 2023 for FlowFuse, looking back at the milestones, releases, and community growth of the past year.
- [Introduction to the Unified Namespace (UNS) – 2026 Updated Guide](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/12/introduction-to-unified-namespace.md): Explore how the Unified Namespace (UNS) empowers Industry 4.0 with seamless data exchange, maximizing organizational potential.
- [Data Modeling for your Unified Namespace](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2023/12/unified-namespace-data-modelling.md): Explore how FlowFuse serves as your Schema Registry for Unified Namespace data modeling, from connections to structured payloads.
- [Capture Data from edge devices with Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/capture-data-edge-with-node-red-flowfuse.md): Learn to capture data from edge devices with Node-RED using FlowFuse: install the agent, register devices, and build flows.
- [Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 is Generally Available!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/dashboard-2-ga.md): This week marks the first major version release of Node-RED Dashboard 2.0, FlowFuse's rebuilt dashboarding experience for teams.
- [Personalised Multi-user Dashboards with Node-RED Dashboard 2.0!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/dashboard-2-multi-user.md): Discover how to create personalized, secured multi-user dashboards with FlowFuse Cloud and the Dashboard 2.0 User Addon.
- [FlowFuse 2.0 Release](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/flowfuse-release-2-0.md): Announcing the launch of FlowFuse 2.0, a significant upgrade in how teams manage and scale their Node-RED remote instances. Learn about release with FlowFuse.
- [Step-by-Step Guide to Deploying Node-RED with FlowFuse in balenaCloud](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/how-to-deploy-node-red-with-flowfuse-to-balenacloud.md): Deploy Node-RED with FlowFuse on balenaCloud effortlessly with our step-by-step guide. Simplify fleet management and enhance data processing capabilities.
- [Import a File into Node-RED with Dashboard 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/import-a-file.md): Learn how to import a CSV file into Node-RED hassle-free using Dashboard 2.0. Simplify data management with this step-by-step guide.
- [AI and ChatGPT - Revolutionizing the Manufacturing Industry](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/revolutionizing-manufacturing-impact-ai-chatgpt-technologies.md): Explore how AI and ChatGPT revolutionize manufacturing with boosted efficiency, quality control, and workforce transformation.
- [Send a File to Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/send-a-file.md): Learn how to send CSV files to Node-RED with a Python script or web app. Streamline data processing with step-by-step guidance.
- [Sentiment Analysis with Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/sentiment-analysis-with-node-red.md): Learn how to build a sentiment analysis system with Node-RED using Dashboard 2.0. Extract insights from text content effortlessly with step-by-step guidance.
- [FlowFuse is now SOC 2 Type 1 Compliant](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/soc2.md): FlowFuse's Path to SOC 2 Type 1 Compliance - A Testament to Our Commitment to Securing Customer and User Data.
- [Speech-Driven Chatbot System with Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/speech-driven-chatbot-with-node-red.md): Learn to build a speech-driven chatbot system with Node-RED and Dashboard 2.0. Integrate speech recognition, synthesis, and Chat-GPT seamlessly.
- [Selecting a broker for your Unified Namespace](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/unified-namespace-what-broker.md): Discover how to choose the right broker for your Unified Namespace. Explore MQTT, Kafka, cloud options, and open-source solutions like Mosquitto and EMqX
- [Unified Namespace: When to Use It, and When to Choose Something Else](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/01/unified-namespace-when-not-to-use.md): Explore when to use the Unified Namespace (UNS) architecture and when to choose alternatives, covering latency and security.
- [Connect Node-RED to KepserverEX OPC server.](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/02/connect-node-red-to-kepware-opc.md): Follow a step-by-step guide to seamlessly integrate Node-RED with PTC's Kepware OPC server, enabling efficient data extraction from PLCs.
- [History of Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/02/history-of-nodered.md): Read about Node-RED's evolution from a proof-of-concept to a leading IoT platform in Nick O'Leary's firsthand account. An inspiring journey in open-source tech.
- [Node-RED: The perfect adapter and middleware for your UNS](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/02/node-red-perfect-adapter-middleware-uns.md): Discover how Node-RED boosts connectivity and efficiency in Unified Namespace Environments by adapting legacy machines, contextualizing data, and more.
- [Node-RED in a Unified Namespace Architecture](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/02/node-red-unified-namespace-architecture.md): Discover how Node-RED serves as a critical link in Unified Namespace architectures, driving interoperability and insights in industrial ecosystems.
- [Should You Invest in Professional Services for Your Node-RED Development?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/02/professional-services-for-node-red.md): Discover the benefits of investing in professional services for your Node-RED development, from initial setup to full scaling.
- [Bringing Software Development practices to Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/02/software-development-in-node-red.md): Discover how software development practices enhance Node-RED workflows. Learn about linting, debugging, testing, and more.
- [Storing Data: Getting Started with Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/02/taking-it-further-with-node-red.md): Learn how to store data outside of msg.payload in Node-RED for later use, a foundational skill for building stateful flows.
- [Citizen Development: Unleashing Domain Experts](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/02/why-citizen-development-platforms.md): Domain experts are they key to every organization.  By providing the tools and training innovation accelerates.
- [Getting Started with Node-RED Dashboard 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/dashboard-getting-started.md): New to Node-RED or Dashboard 2.0? This getting-started guide walks you through building your very first FlowFuse dashboard.
- [FlowFuse and Gallarus Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Industry 4.0 Adoption](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/flowfuse-gallarus-strategic-partnership-to-accelerate-industry-4-adoption.md): FlowFuse and Gallarus announce a strategic partnership to accelerate Industry 4.0 adoption across manufacturing operations.
- [FlowFuse Open Source Tier Resource Limits](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/flowfuse-self-hosted-open-source-resource-limits.md): FlowFuse's Open Source tier resource limits: the first 5 Node-RED runtimes are now part of the open-source tier going forward.
- [Securing HTTP Traffic for Node-RED with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/http-authentication-node-red-with-flowfuse.md): In this blog we will discuss the various forms of authentication for integrating web applications with Node-RED.
- [Installing and operating Node-RED behind a firewall](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/installing-operating-node-red-behind-firewall.md): FlowFuse was built to empower Node-RED to run everywhere, including behind a firewall, without compromising on security.
- [Looking towards Node-RED 4.0 and beyond](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/looking-towards-node-red-4.md): A look at what is coming in Node-RED 4.0 and beyond, previewing the next major release of the visual programming tool for teams.
- [Why Low-Code is Better](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/low-code-is-better.md): When any programming language can solve a task, pick a low-code tool where it applies. Here's why low-code is often better.
- [Scaling Node-RED with FlowFuse: Differences between a FlowFuse Instance and a Device Instance](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/scaling-node-red-devices-vs-flowfuse-instance.md): With FlowFuse, Node-RED instances can be scaled and managed easily. Learn the difference between an Instance and a Device.
- [How Kafka is applied in manufacturing](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/using-kafka-in-manufacturing.md): An overview of Apache Kafka: how it's applied for industrial applications, how it works, and what it means for manufacturing.
- [Using Kafka with Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/03/using-kafka-with-node-red.md): Learn how to seamlessly integrate Apache Kafka with Node-RED for real-time data communication in this step-by-step guide.
- [How to Build an Admin Dashboard with Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/04/building-an-admin-panel-in-node-red-with-dashboard-2.md): Discover step-by-step instructions for building an admin-only page in Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 using the FlowFuse Multiuser addon.
- [Dashboard 2.0: Milestones, PWA and New Components](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/04/dashboard-milestones-pwa-new-components.md): Check out all the content added to Dashboard 2.0 recently, plus the new in-preview Vuetify components for UI Template nodes.
- [Displaying logged in user on Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/04/displaying-logged-in-users-on-dashboard.md): Learn how to secure your Dashboard, configure the FlowFuse Multi-user addon, and display logged-in users on Dashboard 2.0.
- [FlowFuse Gears Up for Hannover Messe](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/04/flowfuse-at-hannover-messe-node-red.md): FlowFuse is gearing up for Hannover Messe 2024, where the team will be exhibiting live in Hall 14 at Stand L59 this year.
- [Introducing FlowFuse Dedicated](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/04/flowfuse-dedicated.md): FlowFuse Dedicated a new Node-RED solution with a secure, compliant, and fully managed single-tenant SaaS platform tailored for enterprise needs.
- [How to Build An Application With Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/04/how-to-build-an-application-with-node-red-dashboard-2.md): Learn to build custom applications effortlessly with Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 in this step-by-step, secure application guide.
- [Node-RED Manufacturing Architecture](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/04/node-red-architecture.md): This article explores the integration of Node-RED and FlowFuse within a factory's multilayered infrastructure for efficiency.
- [Node-RED Multiplayer mode](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/04/node-red-multiplayer.md): An update on FlowFuse's ongoing work to bring concurrent, multiplayer-style editing to the Node-RED flow editor for teams.
- [Role-Based Access for your Node-RED applications](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/04/role-based-access-control-rbac-for-node-red-with-flowfuse.md): Learn how FlowFuse integrates Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) into Node-RED, with granular access and Instance Protection Mode.
- [Exploring Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 Widgets](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/05/exploring-node-red-dashboard-2-widgets.md): Learn how to use Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 widgets to build interactive applications and dynamic dashboards effortlessly.
- [FlowFuse 2.4: making it easier to work with Snapshots, Blueprints & Devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/05/flowfuse-2-4-release.md): FlowFuse 2.4 introduces better ways to work with Snapshots and Blueprints, and manage the Node-RED version running on Devices.
- [Mapping location data within Node-RED Dashboard 2.0. (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/05/mapping-location-on-dashboard-2.md): Learn how to plot location data on Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 with this comprehensive, easy-to-follow step-by-step mapping guide.
- [Comprehensive guide: Node-RED Dashboard 2.0 layout, sidebar, and styling](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/05/node-red-dashboard-2-layout-navigation-styling.md): Discover Node-RED Dashboard 2.0's three layouts, five sidebar styles, themes, and custom CSS in this complete styling guide.
- [The MIND stack with Node-RED and FlowFuse Dashboard 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/05/node-red-mind-stack-with-flowfuse.md): Our objective is to streamline the deployment of the MIND stack, enhancing its usability without compromising functionality.
- [Product Mission Statement and Strategy Updates](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/05/product-strategy-updates.md): We've recently refined our product strategy to better align with our mission and vision. Here's a summary of the changes.
- [How to Use Variables in Node-RED: Flow, Global, Context & Environment (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/05/understanding-node-flow-global-environment-variables-in-node-red.md): Learn how to use Node-RED global, flow, context, and environment variables in 2026, with step-by-step examples and an FAQ.
- [Why you need a low-code platform](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/05/why-you-need-a-low-code-platform.md): Discover how low-code platforms like FlowFuse empower domain experts to drive digital transformation and close project gaps.
- [Node-RED Dashboard Formally Deprecated](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/06/dashboard-1-deprecated.md): Node-RED Dashboard, the predecessor to FlowFuse's Dashboard, has been formally deprecated. Find out what this means for you.
- [Multi-Tenancy available for everyone with FlowFuse's Dashboard 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md): With a recent Dashboard 2.0 update, discover what's new in multi-tenancy and how it can benefit your team's ongoing projects.
- [FlowFuse 2.5: New features to visualize snapshots, LDAP integration, and more](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/06/flowfuse-2-5-release.md): Discover the new features in FlowFuse 2.5, including LDAP integration, visual snapshot comparisons, and blueprint previews.
- [Working with MQTT in Node-RED: Complete Guide (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md): Complete MQTT Node-RED tutorial: configure brokers, implement pub/sub messaging, use mqtt-in and mqtt-out nodes, and create dynamic subscriptions for IoT
- [Interacting with Google Sheets from Node-RED (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/06/interacting-with-google-sheet-from-node-red.md): Learn how to interact with Google Sheets from Node-RED in 2026: write, read, update, and delete spreadsheet data with ease.
- [Node-RED 4: Bringing better collaboration to FlowFuse Cloud](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/06/node-red-4-on-flowfuse-cloud.md): Find out about the new Node-RED 4 release and everything it brings to FlowFuse Cloud for teams building on the platform.
- [Building on FlowFuse: Remote Device Monitoring](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/07/building-on-flowfuse-devices.md): In this article we take a look at how elements of the FlowFuse ecosystem can be used to build powerful IoT applications for monitoring remote devices.
- [Calling a Python script from Node-RED (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/07/calling-python-script-from-node-red.md): Learn how to run a Python script from Node-RED using the Exec node, combining visual flows with Python's rich libraries.
- [New Charts Available in FlowFuse Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/07/dashboard-new-charts.md): Our most recent update for FlowFuse Dashboard has introduced Pie, Donut and Grouped Bar charts, and plenty more.
- [Deploying FlowFuse with Docker on an Ubuntu server](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/07/deploying-flowfuse-with-docker.md): Learn to deploy the FlowFuse on your Ubuntu server with Docker, from domain setup to running your app with email, SSL configurations.
- [Evolution of Technology: Impact on Job Roles and Companies](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/07/evolution-of-technology-impact-on-job-roles-and-companies.md): Discover how technology evolution, from historical disruptions to AI and low-code tools like Node-RED, reshapes job roles and enhances business operations
- [FlowFuse 2.6: AI Infused Node-RED, Persistent File Storage & Lots More](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/07/flowfuse-2-6-release.md): Discover the new features in FlowFuse 2.6, and it's focus on improving the Node-RED development experience.
- [How to Set Up SSO LDAP for Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/07/how-to-setup-sso-ldap-for-the-node-red.md): Learn how to configure SSO LDAP for your self-hosted FlowFuse platform using OpenLdap as the Identity Provider, step by step.
- [How to Set Up SSO SAML for Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/07/how-to-setup-sso-saml-for-the-node-red.md): Learn how to configure SSO SAML for your self-hosted FlowFuse platform using Google as the Identity Provider, step by step.
- [FlowFuse Dashboard vs UI-Builder: A Comprehensive Comparison](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/08/comparing-dashboard-2-with-uibuilder.md): Compare FlowFuse Dashboard and UI-Builder. Discover their installation ease, customization, performance, and support to find the best solution for your needs.
- [Customise theming in your FlowFuse Dashboard (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/08/customise-theming-in-your-dashboards.md): Discover the latest enhancements in FlowFuse Dashboard, including customizable headers, themes, and layout modifications.
- [New Layout, Widget and Gauges Now Available in FlowFuse Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/08/dashboard-new-layout-widgets-and-gauges.md): FlowFuse Dashboard adds a new Tabs layout, a Number Input widget, and Battery and Tank Level gauges, plus many more updates.
- [FlowFuse 2.7: Improved management at scale & AI JSON Editor](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/08/flowfuse-2-7-release.md): We've extended the AI-infused Node-RED experience to the JSON Editor, plus improvements to managing and searching your resources on FlowFuse
- [FlowFuse 2.8: Static File Service, LDAP Updates & More](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/08/flowfuse-2-8-release.md): FlowFuse 2.8 introduces a Static File Service, LDAP updates, and more new features and improvements for the platform overall.
- [Bridging OPC UA Data to MQTT with Node-RED (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/08/opc-ua-to-mqtt-with-node-red.md): Learn how to bridge OPC UA data to MQTT using Node-RED for seamless industrial IoT integration and real-time data flow.
- [Monitoring and Optimizing Node-RED Flows with Open Telemetry (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/08/opentelemetry-with-node-red.md): Learn to integrate Open Telemetry with Node-RED in 2026 to track, monitor, and optimize your flow's overall performance.
- [MQTT Sparkplug B Implementation: Protocol, Architecture & Best Practices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/08/using-mqtt-sparkplugb-with-node-red.md): Learn how to implement MQTT Sparkplug B with Node-RED for standardized, reliable Industrial IoT data flows and scalable production deployments.
- [FlowFuse 2.9: Software Bill of Materials & Public Static Assets](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/09/flowfuse-release-2-9.md): FlowFuse 2.9 introduces a Software Bill of Materials and Public Static Assets, among other new features and improvements.
- [How to Scrape Data from Websites Using Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/09/how-to-scrape-web-data-with-node-red.md): Learn how to use Node-RED for web scraping to efficiently collect, extract, and manage data from websites automatically.
- [How to create and use Subflow in Node-RED (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/09/how-to-use-subflow-in-node-red.md): Learn how to effectively use subflows in Node-RED, including the benefits, creation steps, and best practices to streamline flows.
- [Using Snapshots for Version Control in Node-RED with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/09/node-red-version-control-with-snapshots.md): Learn how to use snapshots for version control in Node-RED with FlowFuse, from creating to restoring your flow backups fast.
- [MQTT Service Now Available on FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md): FlowFuse now offers its own built-in MQTT service, ready to use with your Node-RED applications right out of the box today.
- [Dialogs, Customizable Icons and Histograms Now Available in FlowFuse Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/10/dashboard-new-group-type-app-icon-and-charts.md): FlowFuse Dashboard adds a new Dialog group type, a Histogram chart variation, and customization support for the app icon.
- [Using FlowFuse Project Nodes for Faster and More Efficient Communication](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/10/exploring-flowfuse-project-nodes.md): Learn how to use FlowFuse project nodes for quick and efficient communication between Node-RED instances, making monitoring and data requests easier.
- [FlowFuse's Software bills of material helps enhance Application Security and Management](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/10/exploring-flowfuse-sbom-feature.md): Learn how FlowFuse SBoM improves the security and management of Node-RED solutions by tracking dependencies and identifying vulnerabilities.
- [FlowFuse Security Features You Didn’t Know You Needed](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/10/exploring-flowfuse-security-features.md): Discover essential FlowFuse security features that enhance protection and ensure secure Node-RED deployments at any scale.
- [FlowFuse 2.10: MQTT Broker, Improved Version Control & More!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/10/flowfuse-release-2-10.md): FlowFuse 2.10 adds an MQTT Broker and improved version control, plus other new features and improvements over FlowFuse 2.9.
- [Creating and Automating DevOps Pipelines for Node-RED in Industrial Environments](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/10/how-to-build-automate-devops-pipelines-node-red-deployments.md): Learn how to build and automate DevOps pipelines for Node-RED deployments in manufacturing and automotive industry environments.
- [Transform Chaos into Control: Centralize Node-RED Management with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/10/managing-node-red-instances-in-centralize-platfrom.md): Discover how FlowFuse streamlines Node-RED instance management from a single platform, turning chaos into full, easy control.
- [Exploring Quick Ways to Write Complex Logic in Function Nodes in Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/10/quick-ways-to-write-functions-in-node-red.md): Learn how to efficiently write complex logic in Function Nodes within Node-RED, simplifying your development process and improving your workflows.
- [Building a Unified Namespace (UNS) with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/building-uns-with-flowfuse.md): Discover how FlowFuse helps you build a Unified Namespace (UNS) effortlessly, streamlining industrial data sharing at scale.
- [Visual Layout Editor - Now Available in Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/dashboard-new-group-type-app-icon-and-charts.md): With the latest update we have released a new Layout Editor for Dashboard, as well as new widgets and wide-spread improvements.
- [Run FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on MacOS using Docker](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/device-agent-as-service-on-mac.md): Learn how to run the FlowFuse Device Agent as a service on macOS using Docker and Colima for reliable automatic startup.
- [Interacting with ESP32 Using Node-RED and MQTT (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/esp32-with-node-red.md): Learn how to connect an ESP32 to Node-RED using MQTT in 2026, from broker setup to building a remote control dashboard for it.
- [FlowFuse 2.11: MQTT Topic Hierarchy, UI Revamp & Improved Logging](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/flowfuse-release-2-11.md): FlowFuse 2.11 introduces MQTT Topic Hierarchy, a UI revamp, and improved logging among other platform improvements this release.
- [Getting the Most Out of MQTT for Industrial IoT](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/getting-the-most-out-of-mqtt-for-industrial-iot.md): Learn how to optimize MQTT for industrial IoT with best practices for data consistency, security, performance, and scalability.
- [Introducing the Industrial Visionaries Podcast!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/introducing-industrial-visionaries-podcast.md): Introducing the Industrial Visionaries Podcast, a brand new podcast exploring the technologies shaping manufacturing today.
- [Migrating from Self-Managed Node-RED to FlowFuse-Managed Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/migrating-from-node-red-to-flowfuse.md): Discover how to migrate from a self-managed Node-RED setup to a fully FlowFuse-managed environment, step by step, with ease.
- [The Death of Point-to-Point: Why You Need a Unified Namespace](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/why-point-to-point-connection-is-dead.md): Learn why point-to-point connections are outdated in manufacturing and how a Unified Namespace simplifies system integration.
- [Why UNS needs Pub/Sub](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/11/why-pub-sub-in-uns.md): Explore why integrating Publish/Subscribe with Unified Namespace is key to optimizing manufacturing data flow and latency.
- [FlowFuse Cloud now available for free!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md): With our new FlowFuse release, comes a new team tier, available on FlowFuse Cloud, to provide you an easy way to manage your many Node-RED instances.
- [Streamlining Node-RED Collaboration with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-team-collaboration.md): Learn how FlowFuse simplifies collaboration for Node-RED projects by centralizing resources, enabling real-time updates, and ensuring secure, scalable teamwork.
- [How to Bridge Modbus to MQTT: Step-by-Step Guide](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md): Learn how to bridge Modbus data to MQTT in 2026 and publish it to a Unified Namespace (UNS) using FlowFuse for real-time monitoring and cloud integration.
- [Data Modeling: The Key to a Successful Unified Namespace](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2024/12/why-uns-need-data-modeling.md): Discover why data modeling is crucial for a Unified Namespace (UNS) in manufacturing and how it helps organize and make data actionable.
- [Designing a Clear Topic Structure for Your UNS](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/01/designing-topic-hierarchy-for-your-uns.md): Learn why topic structuring is crucial for your UNS's performance and scalability, with best practices for topic hierarchy.
- [FlowFuse 2.13: Remote Instances, UNS Schemas & Improved Management at Scale](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md): FlowFuse 2.13 brings clarity to Instances, automated MQTT Broker documentation, and better Remote Instance management overall.
- [How to Choose the Right IIoT Device Management Software for Your Business](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md): Learn how to choose the right IIoT device management software for your business with this comprehensive guide. Key features and considerations explained.
- [How to Read and Write Siemens S7 PLC Data, A Node-RED Guide (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/01/integrating-siemens-s7-plcs-with-node-red-guide.md): Learn how to read and write Siemens S7 PLC data using this Node-RED guide, covering setup, addressing, and building dashboards.
- [MQTT: The Frontrunner for Your UNS Broker - Part 1](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/01/mqtt-frontrunner-for-uns.md): Learn why MQTT is the top choice for Unified Namespace (UNS) brokers and the ideal platform for connecting devices reliably.
- [MQTT: The Frontrunner for Your UNS Broker - Part 2](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/01/mqtt-frontrunner-for-uns-part-2.md): Learn why MQTT is the top choice for Unified Namespace (UNS) brokers and the ideal platform for connecting devices reliably.
- [Why FlowFuse is the Complete Toolkit For Building UNS?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/01/why-flowfuse-is-complete-toolkit-for-uns.md): Discover how FlowFuse is the ultimate solution for managing and implementing Unified Namespace (UNS) in industrial IoT environments.
- [FlowFuse 2.14: Announcing Third-Party Broker Integration, UNS Schemas, Enhanced Auth on Remote Instances and more!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md): A huge wave of new features in FlowFuse elevates your MQTT experience as well as providing improved Remote Instances security and version control too
- [Interacting with Arduino using Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md): Learn how to set up and control your Arduino remotely using Node-RED and FlowFuse. Explore the simplicity of automation flows
- [Monitoring Device Health and Performance at Scale with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/02/monitoring-system-health-performance-scale-flowfuse.md): Learn how to monitor system health and performance with Node-RED, tracking CPU, memory, and other key device metrics at scale.
- [Announcing Node-RED Academy!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/02/node-red-academy-announcement.md): The new Node-RED Academy enables you to learn Node-RED, increase your expertise, and demonstrate your knowledge with shareable certificates.
- [FlowFuse 2.15: Personal Node Collections, Smart Schema Suggestions and more control in DevOps Pipelines!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md): Start building out your own collection of private nodes and Javascript libraries for Node-RED with our new Custom Node catalogues
- [Managing MQTT Connections at Scale in FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/03/managing-mqtt-connections-at-scale-in-flowfuse.md): Learn how to configure MQTT brokers dynamically in FlowFuse using environment variables at instance and device group levels.
- [How to Build a Manufacturing OEE Dashboard with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/04/build-manufacturing-oee-dashboard.md): Build a manufacturing OEE dashboard step by step with FlowFuse. Covers collecting production and downtime data, calculating availability, performance, and quality, breaking OEE down by machine, and laying out the dashboard widgets.
- [How to Design and Scale an OEE Dashboard for Factory Screens](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/04/design-and-scale-oee-dashboard.md): Turn a working OEE dashboard into a factory-floor display with FlowFuse - dark theming for control rooms, responsive breakpoints, branded headers, multi-line scaling with subflows, and swapping simulated data for your real database.
- [FlowFuse 2.16: Git Integration, improved log retention and more](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/04/flowfuse-release-2-16.md): Start pushing your snapshots to git, get alerted when resources are running low and more logging from Node-RED
- [What Is an OEE Dashboard? KPIs, Metrics, and How to Plan One](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/04/what-is-an-oee-dashboard.md): An OEE dashboard tracks availability, performance, and quality in one view. Learn how OEE is calculated, how to choose machine, line, or factory scope, and which KPIs and visualizations to plan for.
- [Part 1: Building an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/05/building-andon-task-manager-with-ff.md): Learn how to build a real-time Andon Task Manager using FlowFuse and Node-RED, covering request tracking and dashboard design.
- [Building a Flexible Node-RED Scheduler with Cron-Plus](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/05/designing-flexible-cron-schedules-in-flowfuse-with-node-red.md): Learn how to create flexible cron schedules in Node-RED using the cron-plus node, going beyond simple Inject for automation.
- [How to Embed Webpages on the FlowFuse Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/05/displaying-embeded-webpages-on-node-red-dashboard.md): Learn how to embed external web pages like maps, reports, and widgets onto your FlowFuse dashboard, step by step, with ease.
- [FlowFuse 2.17: Easier remote instance onboarding, Dashboard blueprint, PDF generation, and more](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/05/flowfuse-release-2-17.md): Build a dashboard in one click, create PDF reports from your data, and import instances when installing Device Agent
- [How to Generate PDF Reports Using Node-RED in FlowFuse (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/05/how-to-generate-pdf-reports-using-node-red.md): Discover how to create automated PDF reports in Node-RED with FlowFuse, from setup to generating reports with dynamic data.
- [Announcing Node-RED Con 2025: A Community Conference on Industrial Applications](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/announcing-node-red-con-2025.md): FlowFuse sponsors Node-RED Con 2025, a free online conference dedicated to industrial applications. Submit your talk today.
- [Part 2: Building an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/building-andon-task-manager-dashboard-with-ff.md): Learn how to build an Andon Task Manager with FlowFuse, Part 2: real-time issue reporting and task tracking systems for teams.
- [Connect Your Shop Floor to Your ERP – Odoo Edition](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/connect-shop-floor-to-odoo-erp-flowfuse.md): Learn how FlowFuse connects your factory floor data directly to Odoo, eliminating manual entry, errors, and wasted time.
- [MES Data Acquisition: How to Unlock Your Factory’s Hidden Data](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/data-acquisition-for-mes.md): Learn how to effectively acquire and integrate operational data from your factory floor for MES using FlowFuse.
- [FlowFuse Forms: Easy Data Collection for Your Factory Floor](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/flowfuse-forms-easy-data-collection-factory-floor.md): Learn how to create and configure forms in FlowFuse Dashboard to collect data efficiently in industrial applications using Node-RED.
- [FlowFuse 2.18: Smarter Monitoring, AI Integration, Improved DevOps, and a preview of exciting things to come](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/flowfuse-release-2-18.md): FlowFuse 2.18 brings smarter monitoring, AI integration, and improved DevOps: run AI chat in your Dashboard, Git pull, and more.
- [Optimizing operations: Improve Industrial Operations with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/optimizing-operations-improve-industrial-operations-with-flowfuse.md): With $7.25M in new funding, FlowFuse is enhancing its low-code platform for industry, bridging the OT/IT gap with new AI features.
- [What to Measure on the Shop Floor: Factory KPIs Your MES Should Deliver](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/shop-floor-kpis-for-mes.md): Learn the essential factory KPIs your Manufacturing Execution System should monitor to drive profitability and cut waste.
- [Structuring and Storing Data for Effective MES Integration](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/structuring-storing-data-mes-integration.md): Learn how to organize, structure, and store your factory data effectively to make your Manufacturing Execution System (MES) work at its best with FlowFuse.
- [What Is MES (Manufacturing Execution System)? How It Works, Benefits, and Challenges](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/06/what-is-mes.md): Understand Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES): what they are, why your factory needs one, and how FlowFuse simplifies adoption.
- [Curated Node-RED Integrations: FlowFuse Certified Nodes 2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/07/certified-nodes-v2.md): FlowFuse announces Certified Nodes v2.0, connecting enterprises with high-quality Node-RED nodes built by recognized experts.
- [Node-RED Serial Port Tutorial: Connect RS232/RS485 Manufacturing Equipment (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/07/connect-legacy-equipment-serial-flowfuse.md): Learn how to connect manufacturing equipment using RS-232/422/485 serial interfaces in Node-RED with FlowFuse and its nodes.
- [FlowFuse Expert: Let Your Engineers Build Automation, Not Write Code](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-ai-assistant-better-node-red-manufacturing.md): FlowFuse Expert helps manufacturing teams write Node-RED function nodes, parse machine data, and build custom dashboards.
- [FlowFuse 2.19: More Powerful AI in Node-RED, Drop-In Blueprints, Memory Monitoring, and Faster Onboarding](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-19.md): FlowFuse 2.19 brings more powerful AI to Node-RED, drop-in Blueprints, memory monitoring, and faster onboarding for teams.
- [FlowFuse 2.20: AI-Assisted Node-RED & New Database Service](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md): FlowFuse 2.20 introduces AI-assisted Node-RED and a brand new database service, plus Smart Suggestions in the flow editor.
- [Statistical Process Control (SPC): Benefits and Implementation Guide](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/07/quality-control-automation-spc-charts.md): Learn how to build real-time SPC charts using Node-RED and FlowFuse for manufacturing quality control.
- [OPC UA Tutorial: Connect and Exchange Data with Industrial Equipment](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/07/reading-and-writing-plc-data-using-opc-ua.md): Connect Node-RED to industrial PLCs step-by-step: configure Kepware endpoints and read/write Siemens S7 tags in this free guide.
- [How we Built a Smart Manufacturing Order Execution Panel with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/07/smart-manufacturing-order-panel-flowfuse.md): See how a Smart Manufacturing Order Execution Panel was built with FlowFuse to connect with Odoo ERP and track production.
- [OPC UA Tutorial: Advanced Monitoring with Subscriptions, Alarms, and Historical Data](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/advanced-opcua-real-time-subscriptions-alarms-historical-data.md): Learn advanced OPC UA techniques in Node-RED: real-time subscriptions, alarm handling, historical data, and method calls.
- [Save with FlowFuse Annual Billing – Now Available!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md): FlowFuse now offers annual billing for Starter and Pro plans with one month free, locking in pricing for long-term planning.
- [FlowFuse API for Industry: Automating Node-RED Instances, Devices, and CI/CD Tasks](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-node-red-api.md): Use the FlowFuse API to simplify industrial automation, reduce manual tasks, and streamline deployments.
- [FlowFuse 2.21: AI-Assisted SQL, Low-Code Custom Nodes, and Remote Instance Performance Insights](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md): FlowFuse 2.21 introduces AI-assisted SQL, low-code custom nodes, and remote instance performance insights for engineering teams.
- [The Evolution of Business Automation: Why Pricing Models Matter](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-why-pricing-matters.md): The importance of a predictable pricing model in workflow automation, and how it shapes how teams choose their automation tools.
- [FlowFuse's New Database: The Easiest Way to Store Industrial IoT Data](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/getting-started-with-flowfuse-tables.md): FlowFuse now includes a built-in PostgreSQL database, making it easier to manage Industrial IoT data in your Node-RED projects.
- [Winning Through Open-Source Software in Manufacturing Digitalization](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/open-source-software-and-manufacturing.md): Explore how open-source software helps manufacturers overcome vendor lock-in and accelerate their digital transformation efforts.
- [Orchestrating Virtual Power Plants: How Low-Code Platforms Bridge the Gap](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/orchestrating-virtual-power-plants-low-code-platforms.md): Learn how low-code platforms like FlowFuse and Node-RED simplify integrating and managing distributed energy resources at scale.
- [Pareto Chart & Diagram: What It Is, Formula & Examples](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/pareto-chart-manufacturing-guide.md): What is a Pareto chart? See the formula, a real manufacturing example, and how teams use the 80/20 rule to cut defects by up to 70%.
- [Building Historical Data Dashboard with FlowFuse Tables](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/08/time-series-dashboard-flowfuse-postgresql.md): Learn how to Build a powerful historical data dashboard for your Industrial IoT applications using FlowFuse Tables.
- [Query Your Database with Natural Language Using FlowFuse Expert](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/ai-assistant-flowfuse-tables.md): Learn the easiest way to connect to your database and get data using FlowFuse Expert, with no coding knowledge required.
- [How to Create a Pareto Chart for Manufacturing Data](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/creating-pareto-chart.md): Learn how to create a Pareto Chart to identify the vital few defects in your production data, with live data integration.
- [FlowFuse 2.22: FlowFuse Expert for node editing, FlowFuse Broker schema autodetection, Improved Snapshots Interface, eCharts enablement, and FlowFuse Dashboard Updates](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/flowfuse-release-2-22.md): FlowFuse Expert for node editing, FlowFuse Broker schema autodetection, Improved Snapshots Interface, eCharts enablement, and FlowFuse Dashboard Updates
- [Download Node-RED for Production: Windows, Mac, Linux, Raspberry Pi (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/installing-node-red.md): Learn how to install and run Node-RED on Windows, Mac, Linux, or Raspberry Pi, production-ready from the creators of Node-RED.
- [Integrating LoRaWAN with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/integrating-lorawan-with-flowfuse-node-red.md): Learn how to integrate LoRaWAN devices with FlowFuse using TTN, covering MQTT setup and real-time sensor data visualization.
- [IT vs OT: Key Differences, OT Cybersecurity, and IT/OT Convergence](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/it-vs-ot-difference-between-information-technology-and-operational-technology.md): IT vs OT explained: what operational technology is, how it differs from IT, OT cybersecurity risks, and how to converge them securely.
- [Poka-Yoke (Mistake-Proofing): Definition, Types & Examples](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/poka-yoke-mistake-proofing.md): Poka-yoke (mistake-proofing) stops defects before they happen. See the types, real Toyota examples, and a 6-step process to implement it.
- [Preventive Maintenance in Manufacturing: Avoid Multi-Million Dollar Equipment Failures](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/preventive-maintenance-equipment-failure.md): Unplanned downtime costs manufacturers millions. Learn how preventive maintenance software and FlowFuse cut failures and boost OEE.
- [Modbus RTU (RS485/RS422/RS232) Communications with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/using-modbus-with-flowfuse.md): Learn how to connect Modbus RTU devices to Node-RED with FlowFuse, covering serial setup and register mapping in detail.
- [What is 5S Checklist: Definition, Benefits, Implementation, and Template](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/what-is-5s-checklist.md): Learn what a 5S checklist is, how it improves work area organization, and how to implement it easily with FlowFuse, plus get a ready-to-use template.
- [Takt Time: Definition, Formula & How to Calculate It](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/09/what-is-takt-time.md): Takt time explained: the formula, how to calculate it step by step, and how it differs from cycle time, with real manufacturing examples.
- [MCP and Custom AI Models on FlowFuse!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/ai-on-flowfuse.md): Create your own AI agents and deploy custom-trained models directly in Node-RED using MCP and FlowFuse's AI tooling today.
- [Building MCP Servers for AI Agent Integration in Node-RED with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/building-mcp-server-using-flowfuse.md): Learn how to build a fully functional MCP server in Node-RED, enabling AI agents to access data using a low-code approach.
- [Deploy Custom-Trained AI Models: Using ONNX with Node-RED and FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/custom-onnx-model.md): Learn how to train and export an image classifier model, and integrate it with FlowFuse AI Nodes for low-code inference in Node-RED.
- [FlowFuse 2.23: MCP and ONNX nodes, FlowFuse AI Expert on the homepage, Application-level Permission Control, FlowFuse Expert for Self-Hosted, and more!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/flowfuse-release-2-23.md): MCP and ONNX nodes, FlowFuse AI Expert on the homepage, Application-level Permission Control, FlowFuse Expert for Self-Hosted, and more!
- [How to Log PLC Data to CSV Files](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/how-to-log-plc-data-csv-files.md): Learn how to reliably log PLC data to CSV files using FlowFuse, handling connection drops, file corruption, and timestamp drift.
- [Introducing FlowFuse Expert](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/introducing-flowfuse-expert.md): Meet FlowFuse Expert, the AI copilot that gives you a clear, step-by-step recipe to build Node-RED flows even faster today.
- [The Node-RED Revolution: How Low-Code is Democratizing Industrial Automation](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/node-red-revolution.md): Look back at where Node-RED came from and understand the impact it has had on industrial automation and low-code development.
- [What's the Difference Between Node-RED and FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/node-red-vs-flowfuse.md): Learn the key differences between Node-RED and FlowFuse: enterprise security, team collaboration, and production readiness.
- [OpenAI's AgentKit or FlowFuse: Choosing the Right Low-Code App for Your Needs](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/open-ai-agent-builder-versus-flowfuse.md): Learn how OpenAI's AgentKit and FlowFuse differ in their approach to AI agents connecting the physical and digital worlds.
- [How to Connect Any PLC to MQTT in Under an Hour](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md): Learn how to extract data from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, and Modbus, then publish it to MQTT using FlowFuse.
- [Beyond Cloud AI Orchestration: Why the Future is Hybrid Edge-Cloud Intelligence](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/the-ai-orchestration-hype.md): How edge-cloud hybrid AI architectures unlock new possibilities for industrial applications while leveraging the best of both worlds.
- [EtherNet/IP Integration with FlowFuse: Communicating with Allen-Bradley PLCs](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/10/using-ethernet-ip-with-flowfuse.md): Learn how to integrate Allen-Bradley PLCs with FlowFuse using EtherNet/IP, covering messaging, tags, and automation workflows.
- [Building a Web HMI for Factory Equipment Control](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/11/building-hmi-for-equipment-control.md): Build a modern HMI using FlowFuse to monitor and control factory equipment from any browser, no dedicated hardware needed.
- [Building a Label Scanner with FlowFuse for Product Labels & Serial Numbers](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/11/building-label-scanner-with-flowfuse.md): Step-by-step guide to building an OCR system in FlowFuse for scanning product labels, extracting text, and validating serial numbers using Node-RED flows.
- [How to Ingest CSV Logs into MQTT, Databases, and Dashboards](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/11/csv-mqtt-database-dashboard-flowfuse.md): Learn how to ingest CSV logs from PLCs and SCADA systems into MQTT brokers, databases, and dashboards using FlowFuse today.
- [FlowFuse + LLM + MCP = Text Driven Operations](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/11/flowfuse+llm+mcp-equals-text-driven-operations.md): Discover how FlowFuse combines LLMs and Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Node-RED to enable text-driven operations for teams.
- [FlowFuse 2.24: FlowFuse Expert in the Node-RED Editor, Scheduled Updates, Simpler Edge Device Addition, Store and Forward Blueprint, and what's next!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md): FlowFuse 2.24: FlowFuse Expert in the Node-RED Editor, Scheduled Updates, Simpler Edge Device Addition, Store and Forward Blueprint, and what's next!
- [How to Protect Your Factory From Bad Data: A Must-Have Read for IIoT](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/11/industrial-data-validation-guide.md): Build a bulletproof data validation gateway that catches corrupted sensor readings and malformed MQTT payloads before they spread.
- [How to Optimize Industrial Data Communication with Protocol Buffers](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/11/optimize-industrial-data-protocol-buffers.md): Stop transmitting waste. Learn how Protocol Buffers reduce industrial IoT data size by 60% using FlowFuse, no coding required.
- [The Industrial IoT Market Shift: What the PTC Divestment Means for Your Data Strategy](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/11/ptc-kepware-thingworx-divestment.md): PTC's $600M divestment of Kepware and ThingWorx to TPG raises critical questions for industrial data strategy going forward.
- [Store-and-Forward at the Edge: Buffering Production Data During Network Outages](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/11/store-and-forward-edge-data-buffering.md): Learn how to implement store-and-forward buffering with FlowFuse to maintain data continuity during network outages at the edge.
- [5 Whys Root Cause Analysis: Steps, Template & Example](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/five-whys-root-cause-analysis-definition-examples.md): The 5 Whys root cause analysis method: a step-by-step template, the original Toyota example, and mistakes to avoid.
- [FlowFuse 2.25: Interacting with MCP Resources in FlowFuse Expert, Improved Update Scheduling, and lots of UI improvements!](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/flowfuse-release-2-25.md): FlowFuse 2.25: Interacting with MCP Resources in FlowFuse Expert, Improved Update Scheduling, and lots of UI improvements!
- [Building a Weather Dashboard in Node-RED (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/getting-weather-data-in-node-red.md): Learn how to build a real-time weather dashboard in Node-RED using the OpenWeather API and FlowFuse Dashboard.
- [MQTT vs Kafka: Complete Comparison Guide 2026](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/kafka-vs-mqtt.md): Discover the key differences between Apache Kafka and MQTT for IoT and industrial automation, with practical real-world examples.
- [MTTF vs MTBF vs MTTR: Formulas, Calculations & Key Differences](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/mttf-vs-mtbf-vs-mttr.md): MTTF vs MTBF vs MTTR explained: formulas, real calculation examples, and how to pick the right reliability metric for maintenance planning.
- [Node-RED Buffer Parser Guide: Decode Modbus and Industrial Device Data (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/node-red-buffer-parser-industrial-data.md): Learn how to parse Modbus and industrial device buffers in Node-RED using the visual Buffer Parser node, no coding required.
- [Node-RED Timer Tutorial: Create Stopwatch and Countdown Timers](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/node-red-timer.md): Node-RED timer tutorial showing how to implement stopwatch and countdown timers for industrial automation and IoT applications.
- [How to Access Optimized Data Blocks in TIA Portal (S7-1200/1500)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/read-s7-optimized-datablocks-flowfuse.md): Learn how to read Siemens S7-1200/1500 optimized data blocks using OPC UA and FlowFuse, with reliable symbolic addressing.
- [What Is a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)? What It Does, How It Works, and Where It's Used](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/what-is-plc.md): What a PLC is, the seven parts inside it, how the scan cycle works, which protocols PLCs speak, and how to get PLC data into the systems that need it.
- [What is TEEP? Calculation, Benchmarks & TEEP vs OEE (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2025/12/what-is-teep.md): Your equipment sits idle 16+ hours daily. Learn the TEEP formula, benchmarks, and how to turn hidden capacity into profit.
- [Agentic AI Reads OPC UA Servers So You Don't Have To](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/01/eliminate-opc-ua-bottleneck-ai-agents.md): Learn how agentic AI transforms OPC UA server investigations, automating data access, analysis, and root cause detection.
- [FlowFuse 2.26: Bringing access-controls to your MCP nodes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/01/flowfuse-release-2-26.md): FlowFuse 2.26 brings access controls to your MCP nodes, giving teams finer-grained permissions over AI tool access and use.
- [Integrating Git within Node-RED Workflow with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/01/how-to-integrate-node-red-with-git.md): Learn how to integrate Git version control into your Node-RED workflows using FlowFuse's DevOps pipeline stages for better collaboration and change management.
- [Beyond Kepware: Why Modern Industrial Connectivity Demands a Second Look](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/01/kepware-opcua-better-alternative.md): Kepware became the default when industrial connectivity was hard. Learn why pricing and ownership changes make it risky now.
- [The Node-RED Story: How Visual Programming Escaped the Lab and Conquered Industry](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/01/node-red-history-community-industrial-iot-flowfuse.md): Read how Node-RED evolved from a weekend IBM project into a global phenomenon powering a 4,300+ node community worldwide.
- [MQTT vs OPC UA: Why This Question Never Has a Straight Answer](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/01/opcua-vs-mqtt.md): MQTT vs OPC UA isn't a real choice; they solve different problems. Learn when to use each protocol based on your actual requirements, not vendor marketing.
- [What Is a System Integrator? Understanding Manufacturing's Most Misunderstood Role](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/01/what-is-system-integrator.md): System integrators connect factory equipment to business systems. Learn what they do and how modern tools are changing the role.
- [Why Modbus Refuses to Die](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/01/why-modbus-still-exist.md): Learn why Modbus, a 47-year-old protocol with zero security, still dominates industrial automation despite billions invested in modern alternatives
- [Edge AI Is 80% Plumbing, 20% Intelligence](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/edge-ai-is-80-percent-pipeline-and-20-percent-ai.md): Learn how manufacturers are turning Edge AI pilots into production reality, and why the plumbing matters more than the model.
- [FlowFuse 2.27: Integrated Editor in Remote Instances & Context-Aware FlowFuse Expert](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/flowfuse-release-2-27.md): FlowFuse 2.27 improves Remote workflows, simplifies rollback in developer mode, and adds a context-aware FlowFuse Expert.
- [CAN Bus & CAN Network Explained: Protocol, Frames & Setup](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/getting-started-with-canbus.md): What is CAN bus? How the CAN network and protocol work, frame structure and arbitration explained, plus a hands-on SocketCAN + FlowFuse tutorial.
- [Mapping MTConnect Streams for Dashboard Visualization](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/mapping-mtconnect-streams.md): Learn how to connect FlowFuse to MTConnect agents, parse machine data streams, and build real-time manufacturing dashboards without custom code.
- [Modbus TCP vs Modbus RTU: Reliability, Latency, and Failure Modes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/modbus-tcp-vs-modbus-rtu.md): A practical engineering guide to choosing between Modbus RTU and Modbus TCP, covering real latency numbers and failure modes.
- [Building an AI Vibration Anomaly Detector for Industrial Motors](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/motor-anomaly-detector-ai.md): Learn how to monitor industrial motors continuously, train a custom autoencoder on healthy vibration data, and deploy real-time anomaly detection in Node-RED.
- [How to Build an MQTT-to-InfluxDB Data Pipeline (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md): Learn how to build a reliable MQTT-to-InfluxDB data pipeline using FlowFuse and Node-RED, with no custom scripts required.
- [MQTT vs CoAP: Measure Your Constraints or Pick Wrong](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/mqtt-vs-coap.md): Learn whether MQTT or CoAP fits your IoT deployment based on device constraints, power budgets, and network architecture.
- [Shop Floor AI: Dead on Arrival Without This](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/shop-floor-to-ai-signals-context-decisions.md): Industrial AI doesn't fail because of bad models, it fails from bad architecture. Learn why signals need context to work.
- [Event-Driven Architecture: 99% of Your System Requests Are Worthless](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/02/what-is-event-driven-architecture-in-manufacturing.md): Learn how Event-Driven Architecture enables real-time responsiveness in manufacturing, replacing request-response models.
- [5 Places Smart Factories Are Already Using AI](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/ai-usecases-in-factory.md): Most manufacturers are still debating AI adoption. These five use cases are already cutting downtime, scrap, and energy costs.
- [The Bus Factor Problem in Integration Systems](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/bus-factory-problem-in-manufacturing.md): Learn how integration systems quietly become one-person knowledge traps, and what it actually takes to fix it.
- [Edge vs Cloud AI in Manufacturing: Where Each Actually Belongs](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/edge-ai-vs-cloud-ai-in-iiot.md): Industrial AI works best when edge and cloud are complementary layers combining real-time inference with cloud model training.
- [FlowFuse Enterprise: More Power, More Confidence](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/enterprise-packaging-updates.md): FlowFuse Enterprise now includes Certified Nodes and AI Insights, giving teams the security and speed to scale Node-RED.
- [FlowFuse 2.28: Troubleshoot Faster, Manage Edge Devices Centrally, and More Self-Hosted Flexibility](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/flowfuse-release-2-28.md): FlowFuse 2.28 lets you troubleshoot flows faster with debug log context and manage Remote Instances centrally with more options.
- [How to Connect to Beckhoff TwinCAT PLC Using ADS (2026)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/how-to-connect-to-twincat-using-ads.md): Connect Beckhoff TwinCAT to FlowFuse over ADS: configure AMS routing, then read, subscribe to, and write PLC variables without extra licensing.
- [How to Stop Silent Pipeline Failures From Swallowing Your IIoT Data](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/how-to-implement-dlq-and-retries.md): Most IIoT pipelines fail quietly. Learn how to build a fault-tolerant data pipeline that catches every failure and retries.
- [How to Monitor Industrial Network Health Using SNMP](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/how-to-monitor-industrial-network-usign-snmp.md): Learn how to monitor industrial network health using SNMP and FlowFuse: poll OIDs, visualize telemetry, detect failures.
- [How to Parse Binary Data from Serial Devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/how-to-parse-binary-data-serial-devices.md): Learn how to decode binary data from legacy serial devices in Node-RED, covering frame validation and byte mapping in detail.
- [The Last Mile Problem in Industrial AI](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/last-mile-problem-ai.md): Your AI pilot passed every test and stalled before production. Here is why that keeps happening, and what it actually takes to stop it.
- [Rethinking Edge AI's Core Orchestration](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/rethinking-edge-ais-core-orchestration.md): How AI-driven edge connectivity is redefining industrial operations, bridging IT and OT, and turning AI pilots into scalable, real-world impact.
- [Why OPC UA Is Not Replacing Modbus (Yet)](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/03/why-opcua-is-not-replacing-modbus-yet.md): OPC UA has every technical advantage. Modbus is still winning. Here's why the replacement hasn't happened and what would actually change that.
- [Cloud, Edge, or Both? How to Choose Your Deployment Before an Outage Does It For You](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/04/cloud-edge-or-hybrid-how-to-choose-your-flowfuse-deployment.md): Cloud, edge, or hybrid? Learn how to choose the right FlowFuse deployment model for your industrial workflows - before an outage exposes the wrong architecture.
- [How to Connect Industrial Edge Devices to AWS IoT Core](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/04/connect-industrial-edge-devices-aws-iot-core.md): Learn how to connect FlowFuse to AWS IoT Core using MQTT and X.509 certificates, from creating a Thing to publishing messages.
- [Diagnosing Modbus Degradation: From CRC Errors to TCP Timeouts](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/04/diagnosing-modbus-degradation.md): Modbus doesn't fail loudly, it drifts. Learn how to diagnose serial vs. TCP failures and build a metrics layer that warns you.
- [FlowFuse 2.29: FlowFuse Expert Comes to Self-Hosted Enterprise](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/04/flowfuse-release-2-29.md): FlowFuse 2.29 brings FlowFuse Expert to self-hosted enterprise customers, adds Azure DevOps support, and clearer snapshot diffs.
- [IT vs. OT: Who Actually Owns the Edge?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/04/it-vs-ot-who-owns-the-edge.md): Most edge deployments fail not because of technology but because IT and OT never agreed on ownership. Here's how to fix that.
- [Most Modbus Polling Setups Are Wrong: Here's How to Fix Yours](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/04/modbus-polling-best-practices.md): Most Modbus polling problems aren't hardware failures. They're three configuration mistakes made at commissioning and never revisited. Here's how to fix them.
- [The Rosetta Stone for Factories: Why IIoT Needs a Common Language First](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/04/rosetta-stone-for-industrial-data.md): Discover why IIoT data integration fails at scale and how Unified Namespace, OPC-UA, and MQTT create a common data language.
- [How to Stop Noisy Sensor Data from Flooding Your Industrial System](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/04/stop-noisy-sensor-data-deadband-filter-flowfuse.md): Learn how to implement a deadband filter in FlowFuse to suppress noisy sensor data from PLCs and other connected field devices.
- [The Real Cost of Over-Engineered Industrial Systems](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/04/why-simplicity-wins-in-iiot.md): Most industrial systems don't fail because of bad technology, they fail from too much of it. Here's what over-engineering costs.
- [OEE Is Misleading Your Factory: Here's How to Fix It](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/05/fixing-oee-measurement-in-manufacturing.md): Most factories measure OEE wrong. Manual logs miss small stops, definitions drift, and operators game the score. A practical look at what to do about it.
- [How to Build Industrial Apps With FlowFuse AI Expert](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/05/flowfuse-expert-building-flows.md): FlowFuse Expert now builds applications for you from a simple description. See what that looks like and how to keep iterating.
- [FlowFuse 2.30: Expert Builds Your Industrial Application](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/05/flowfuse-release-2-30.md): FlowFuse 2.30 lets FlowFuse Expert build industrial applications from a description: OEE dashboards, MES handover screens, UNS topic mappings, and more.
- [See Every Logic Change in Your IIoT MOC Review with Git-Style Diffs](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/05/git-snapshot-for-iiot-flows.md): FlowFuse's snapshot comparison shows reviewers exactly what shifted between deployments, node by node, and line by line.
- [All-or-Nothing Manufacturing Software Is Killing Your Agility](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/05/manufacturing-software-built-in-stages.md): Stop waiting years for manufacturing software projects to deliver value. See how FlowFuse enables composable applications.
- [NIS2 Compliance for Manufacturers: Why IEC 62443 Is the Missing Standard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/05/nis2-iec-62443-manufacturers.md): NIS2 tells you what to do, not how. IEC 62443 is the technical standard regulators, accredited bodies, and auditors keep pointing to. Here is where to start.
- [OPC UA Protocol Security: How It's Actually Exploited, and How to Fix It](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/05/opc-ua-security-attack-vectors.md): OPC UA's protocol includes real authentication, signing, and encryption. Here's where real-world deployments leave it switched off, and how to check yours.
- [Announcing Node-RED Con 2026: Call for Papers Now Open](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/announcing-node-red-con-2026.md): Node-RED Con 2026 takes place November 3, 2026, proudly sponsored by FlowFuse. The Call for Papers is open until July 31.
- [Turning an Application Idea into an Architecture](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/application-idea-to-architectur.md): Learn how to turn industrial application ideas into clear architectures using a structured four-step framework based on FlowFuse building blocks.
- [Why Downtime Spreadsheets Fail and How to Automate Detection and Escalation](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/event-driven-downtime-escalation-workflow.md): Build an event-driven workflow in FlowFuse that detects machine stops instantly and auto-escalates downtime, no spreadsheet.
- [FlowFuse 2.31: Agentic Development Now in Open Beta, FlowFuse Expert Builds Your Industrial App on Edge Devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/flowfuse-release-2-31.md): FlowFuse 2.31 puts FlowFuse Expert in open beta, building your industrial app for you on Cloud, Self-Hosted, and edge devices.
- [MQTT vs Sparkplug B: Which One (or Both) Do You Need?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/mqtt-vs-sparkplug-b.md): A practical guide to choosing between plain MQTT and Sparkplug B for industrial IoT, and why large deployments run both.
- [Node-RED 5 Is Here: What It Means for Industrial Teams](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/node-red-5-on-flowfuse.md): Node-RED 5 reshapes the editor with redesigned sidebars, an Explorer panel, and a built-in dark theme. Here's how to upgrade.
- [OPC UA Security: How to Establish a Defensible OPC UA Security Architecture](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/opc-ua-security-best-practices.md): Turn every OPC UA attack vector into a configuration decision you control: Reverse Connect, trust lists, and SignAndEncrypt.
- [Historical Data Logging with OPC UA and InfluxDB](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/opcua-to-influxdb.md): Learn how to connect OPC UA and InfluxDB in FlowFuse to log equipment data as timestamped history and spot trends early.
- [Fixing PLC Communication Latency: Where the Milliseconds Really Go](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/plc-communication-latency-causes-and-fixes.md): Troubleshoot PLC communication latency by identifying common causes such as poll rates, timeout settings, connection limits, and protocol selection.
- [Processing RTSP Camera Feeds at the Edge](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/process-rtsp-camera-feeds-at-the-edge.md): Learn how to use the FlowFuse RTSP Video Feed node to pull camera frames onto a dashboard and feed local AI models directly.
- [How Arch Systems Connected 100+ Factory Databases with FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/06/scaling-manufacturing-data-integration.md): Arch Systems connects 100+ factory databases to a single analytics platform using FlowFuse, standardized subflows and pipelines.
- [Build a Machine Downtime Tracking Application](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/build-downtime-logger.md): Learn how to build a machine downtime tracking application in FlowFuse that captures events over MQTT and shows live KPIs.
- [Tracking Instrument Calibration with a Digital Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/calibration-management-dashboard.md): Build a calibration status dashboard in FlowFuse: work out overdue, due-soon and compliance figures from due dates, filter by department and time window, and let operators check a tool at the station with a camera.
- [Control and Track Machines on the Factory Floor](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/control-and-track-factory-floor-machines.md): Learn how to connect FlowFuse to a Siemens S7 PLC, build an operator dashboard, and automatically track device runtime data.
- [Build a Defect Tracking and Quality Monitoring Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/defect-and-quality-monitoring.md): Build a FlowFuse dashboard that tracks production defects, ranks them with a Pareto chart, and totals cost of poor quality.
- [Building Digital Work Instructions Dashboard for the Shop Floor](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/digital-work-instruction.md): Learn how to build digital work instructions with FlowFuse: personalized operator apps with guided steps and traceability.
- [FlowFuse 2.32: Certified Redis, Git Pipelines for Any Server, Insights on Remote Instances, and Dark Mode](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/flowfuse-release-2-32.md): FlowFuse 2.32 certifies the Redis node, extends Git pipelines to any HTTPS server, and adds Insights mode and dark theme.
- [FlowFuse 2.33: From Setting Up Plant Floor Hardware to Visualizing Your Data](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/flowfuse-release-2-33.md): FlowFuse 2.33 takes you from setting up plant floor hardware directly to visualizing its data, with a FlowFuse-certified Modbus connection, a home for every dashboard, and firmer control over platform access through scoped Personal Access Tokens, SSO-driven application roles, and an MCP audit trail.
- [Why Manufacturing Needs GitOps](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/gitops-for-manufacturing.md): Manufacturing has always managed change with discipline. Learn how GitOps and FlowFuse Pipelines bring that rigor to software.
- [Ishikawa Fishbone Diagram: 6M, Manufacturing Example & Template](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/ishikawa-fishbone-diagram.md): Learn what an Ishikawa (fishbone) diagram is, the 6Ms, and how to use it for root cause analysis in manufacturing settings.
- [Software-Defined Manufacturing: Improve Without Hardware Changes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/software-defined-manufacturing.md): Software-defined manufacturing (SDM) is changing how factories improve operations. Learn what it means and how FlowFuse helps.
- [Handling Clock Drift in Distributed Edge Devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/time-synchronization-edge-devices.md): Learn how to prevent clock drift on distributed edge devices using NTP, local time servers, and FlowFuse to ensure accurate timestamps and reliable IIoT data.
- [What Is Instrument Calibration (Equipment Calibration)?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/07/what-is-instrument-calibration.md): Learn what instrument calibration is, how it differs from verification and adjustment, what a calibration record should contain, how intervals are set, and how manufacturers can manage calibration status more effectively.
- [Automotive Traceability: How Production Data Gets Tied to a Part](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/automotive-traceability.md): Learn how automotive traceability works, what data manufacturers need to track, and how to connect PLCs, scanners, and MES systems into a searchable production history.
- [VDA 5050 Tutorial: Connect AGVs to Factory Systems over MQTT](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/connect-agvs-vda-5050-mqtt.md): VDA 5050 explained: how the standard structures AGV communication over MQTT, and how to build a working master control flow in FlowFuse.
- [Containment Action and Controlled Shipping: Surviving CS1 and CS2](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/containment-action.md): Learn what triggers CS1 and CS2 status, and see how FlowFuse helps build a containment action that holds up under audit and survives customer scrutiny.
- [Control Plans: Linking Quality Characteristics to Measurement Data](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/control-plans.md): Control plans define what to measure, how often, and how to react, but shop-floor equipment rarely knows it. Here's how to connect control plan characteristics to live measurement data.
- [FlowFuse Dashboard 1.31.0: Five Themes for a Dark Mode Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/dashboard-themes-and-rendering-fixes.md): Node-RED Dashboard themes get five new presets in 1.31.0, making it easier to build a dark mode dashboard, with fixes for charts, gauges, tables, and more.
- [FlowFuse 3.0: Build, deploy, and govern — matched to how you run](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/flowfuse-release-3-0.md): FlowFuse 3.0 introduces Edge, Hub, and Fleet for Node-RED, opens FlowFuse to your own AI agent, and ships new Node-RED Dashboard themes. The latest Node-RED news.
- [What Is a Layered Process Audit (LPA)?](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/layered-process-audit.md): Learn what a layered process audit (LPA) is, how the different audit layers work, and how manufacturers use LPAs to verify critical process controls.
- [5 Manufacturing Dashboard Examples for Production, OEE & Quality](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/manufacturing-dashboard-examples.md): Learn what makes an effective manufacturing dashboard and see five examples for tracking production performance, equipment efficiency, downtime, and quality.
- [Run at Rate: Proving Production Capacity Before Launch](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/run-at-rate.md): Learn what run at rate is, how to calculate demonstrated production capacity, what determines pass or fail, and how real production data can help identify capacity gaps before launch.
- [Safe Launch: The Post-PPAP Monitoring Period](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/safe-launch.md): Learn what a safe launch program requires after PPAP, and see how FlowFuse turns containment inspection and escalation criteria into live, real-time data.
- [What Is Statistical Process Control in Manufacturing](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/statistical-process-control.md): Statistical process control explained: how SPC charts work, how they apply in the manufacturing space, and what to look for in SPC software.
- [VDA 6.3 Process Audits Explained: Structure, Scoring, and How to Prepare](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/vda-6.3.md): Learn how VDA 6.3 process audits work, what auditors evaluate, how scoring works, and how manufacturers can prepare with reliable process evidence.
- [What Is SCADA? Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/08/what-is-scada.md): What is SCADA? Learn how it works, how it compares to PLCs and HMIs, and why it still matters for industrial operations and multi-site manufacturers today.
- [Connect Your Industrial AI Agent to FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/09/industrial-ai-agent.md): Connect ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, or Claude to FlowFuse and turn your approved AI agent into an industrial AI agent that builds Node-RED flows directly.
- [Layered Process Audit Checklist: Free Template and Examples](https://flowfuse.com/raw/blog/2026/09/layered-process-audit-checklist-template.md): Download a free layered process audit checklist template and see examples of LPA questions for standard work, materials, equipment, error-proofing, and traceability.

## Changelog

Release notes for the FlowFuse platform.

- [Custom Node Support](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/09/custom-node-support.md): Flowfuse now supports custom Node Catalogues, letting you easily install modules from extra NPM registries to expand your Node-RED setup as needed.
- [DevOps Pipeline with action selection](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/09/devops-actions.md): FlowFuse now supports action selection in DevOps pipelines, enabling flexible snapshot management by creating or copying snapshots, and pushing them through the pipeline.
- [Introducing the Enterprise Tier](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md): Introducing FlowFuse's new Enterprise Tier. Upgrade via Team Settings for Cloud customers or by license for self-hosted. Find features and pricing details on our website.
- [API Endpoint for DevOps Pipeline](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/09/pipeline-api.md): Discover our new API endpoint for executing DevOps Pipelines, enabling automation and integration possibilities via Node-RED
- [Usability improvements to Device Management](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/09/snapshots-devices.md): Explore enhanced Device Management with application-level device association for simplified Node-RED editing on edge devices, plus new snapshot creation for standalone devices.
- [Blueprints](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/10/blueprints.md): Explore FlowFuse Blueprints, Accelerate onboarding and solution development with customizable pre-built flows.
- [Certified Nodes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md): FlowFuse now offers certified nodes: tested with proactive security measures to ensure system integrity and reliability, enhancing workflow efficiency and security.
- [Enhanced Snapshot Selection](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/10/device-snapshot-selection.md): Explore enhanced snapshot deployment options for application-assigned devices with FlowFuse's new 'Deploy Snapshot' feature.
- [Device Agent path bug fix](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/10/path-bug-fix.md): Fix: Device Agent now correctly passes the PATH environment variable to Node-RED instances, resolving issues with some of node installation when assigned to applications
- [Resource Monitoring in Audit Log](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/10/resource-alerts.md): FlowFuse Audit Log now monitors CPU and memory resource usage. Track instances exceeding 75% utilization over five minutes for better sizing decisions.
- [Two-Factor Authentication](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/11/2fa.md): Enhance your FlowFuse security with two-factor authentication (2FA). Set up 2FA using TOTP tools like Google Authenticator for an added layer of account security.
- [Device Editor enabled by default](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/11/default-editor.md): FlowFuse Enhanced UX: Devices in Developer Mode now have the Open Editor feature enabled by default, improving accessibility and usability.
- [Devices in DevOps Pipelines](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md): FlowFuse's latest update: Devices can now integrate into DevOps Pipelines, enhancing management flexibility and efficiency
- [Project Nodes for Devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/11/project-nodes-devices.md): Project Nodes now available for devices assigned to applications in FlowFuse, improving functionality previously limited to instance-bound devices.
- [No Credit Card required for billing](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/12/billing.md): FlowFuse Cloud now offers billing without requiring credit card details. Explore our flexible annual subscription options tailored to fit your needs.
- [Blueprint Selection Update](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/12/blueprint-selection.md): FlowFuse enhances UX: Improved blueprint selection interface for easier navigation and selection. Stay tuned for our expanding blueprint library.
- [Device Groups](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/12/device-groups.md): FlowFuse update: Introducing Device Groups for improved device management and streamlined integration into DevOps Pipelines
- [Email Alerts for Audit Log Events](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md): FlowFuse update: Now receive email alerts for Audit Log events, ensuring timely notifications for Node-RED instance crashes.
- [Node-RED 3.1.3 now available](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2023/12/node-red-updated.md): Node-RED 3.1.3 now in FlowFuse Cloud, with updated stacks and default installation for new instances. Update existing instances with our guide.
- [Introducing the Device Auditlog Feature](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/01/device-audit-log.md): FlowFuse's Device Auditlog: monitor mode changes, remote access, credential updates, and device assignments for enhanced oversight and security.
- [Device Groups - Automatic snapshot assignment](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/01/device-groups-snapshot.md): With enhanced Device Groups functionality, automatically synchronize snapshot updates across your fleet for streamlined device management.
- [Renaming "Default Device Mode" to "Fleet Mode"](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/01/fleet-mode.md): FlowFuse updated terminology: "Default Device Mode" is now "Fleet Mode," enhancing clarity and operational distinctions for users.
- [Helm Chart v2.0](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/01/helm-v2.md): FlowFuse Helm Chart Update: v2 introduces streamlined upgrades and enhanced capabilities for managing resource constraints and Pod Security Context.
- [New Blueprints added](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/01/new-blueprints.md): Explore FlowFuse Cloud's latest blueprints designed for manufacturing scenarios, including Andon Live, CRUD for MongoDB, Performance Operator Terminal and more.
- [Security Updates](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/01/security-updates.md): Security Updates: We've strengthened user privacy and platform security with stricter rate limiting and improved password-reset flows.
- [Managing Team Membership via SSO](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/01/sso-team-membership.md): Enhance Team Membership Management via SSO: Update roles in FlowFuse with providers such as Okta and Microsoft Entra, ensuring streamlined access control.
- [Streamlined Device assignment](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/01/streamlined-device-assignment.md): Streamlined Device Assignment: Assign devices to applications upon creation for a quicker start to flow editing, enhancing user experience.
- [Device Auto Snapshots](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/02/device-auto-snapshot.md): Deploying a change to your device flows now takes a snapshot automatically, keeping the most recent ten.
- [Device Instance Audit Logging](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/02/device-instance-audit-logs.md): Device Instance Audit Logging: The Device Instance now logs Node-RED events on your device, providing enhanced visibility into flow updates and configuration changes.
- [Device Onboarding Improvements](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/02/device-onboarding-improvements.md): Improved Device Onboarding to Simplify and accelerate device configuration and connection to FlowFuse with our new setup command.
- [Pricing change for Devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md): FlowFuse Cloud introduces a simplified pricing structure: Devices are now priced at $25 each for Teams Tier and $50 each for Enterprise Tier.
- [Instance Auto Snapshots](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/02/instance-auto-snapshots.md): FlowFuse Cloud now offers extended auto snapshots for hosted Node-RED instances. Automatically manage flow changes with up to 10 snapshots.
- [PostgreSQL Version update](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/02/postgresql-upgrade.md): FlowFuse now deploys to ARM64-based Kubernetes clusters with local PostgreSQL databases. Helm Chart v2.1.0 uses Bitnami PostgreSQL tag 14.10.0-debian-11-r30 for AMD64 and ARM64.
- [Bearer Token Authentication for Node-RED Instances](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/03/bearer-token-authentication.md): FlowFuse now supports Bearer Token authentication for Node-RED instances, ensuring secure access to HTTP endpoints.
- [Instance Protection Mode](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/03/instance-protection-mode.md): FlowFuse introduces Instance Protection Mode, empowering Team Owners to restrict production instance modifications for secure, careful management.
- [Configure HTTP Payload and Debug Message size](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/03/limits-debug-payload.md): Introducing new FlowFuse configuration option control over HTTP request sizes and debug messages.
- [Remote Device Restart](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/03/restart-devices-remotly.md): The latest FlowFuse device agent now supports remotely restarting Node-RED flows, aligning with capabilities for hosted instances.
- [Custom Nodes Support on Devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/04/custom-nodes-on-devices.md): FlowFuse now provides support for configuring Node-RED devices with custom node catalogues, enabling access to private node repositories across your device fleet.
- [Direct Dashboard Access](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/04/device-auto-snapshot.md): FlowFuse introduces Direct Dashboard Access with an 'open dashboard' button for streamlined navigation to Dashboard 2.0 UI.
- [Improving Device Groups](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/04/improving-device-groups.md): FlowFuse now updated the Device Group view to include more information about what snapshot is currently deployed to the group, and more.
- [Pricing change Enterprise & Teams Tier](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md): FlowFuse Cloud updates pricing for Enterprise and Teams tiers, effective immediately, with options tailored to varying instance needs.
- [Tougher Rate Limiting on Public Routes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/04/tougher-rate-limiting.md): FlowFuse now enhances security with stricter rate limiting on public routes, ensuring robust protection against misuse while maintaining seamless access for legitimate users.
- [Customizing instance health-check settings](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/05/instance-healthcheck.md): FlowFuse now allows customization of instance health-check intervals to optimize performance for intensive workflows.
- [Blueprints added to Library](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/05/library-blueprints.md): FlowFuse now features Blueprints directly accessible from the Library sidebar, facilitating easy exploration and utilization for kick-starting new Node-RED applications.
- [Team Library - Flow Viewer](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/05/library-flowviewer.md): FlowFuse introduces Team Library - Flow Viewer, enabling easy preview and management of shared flows across your team.
- [Managing Node-RED versions on Devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/05/managing-node-red-version-on-devices.md): FlowFuse now allows specifying Node-RED versions for application-assigned devices, overriding active snapshots for greater flexibility.
- [Snapshot Improvements](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/05/snapshot-improvements.md): FlowFuse now allows viewing snapshot contents and downloading them locally, enhancing backup and workflow flexibility.
- [Snapshot Upload](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/05/snapshot-improvements-pt3.md): FlowFuse now supports uploading application and device snapshots across instances, enhancing flexibility in managing Node-RED versions and configurations.
- [Snapshot Upload](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/05/snapshot-upload.md): FlowFuse now supports uploading locally downloaded snapshots, facilitating easy migration between FlowFuse platforms or automation via APIs.
- [Running the Device Agent behind an HTTP proxy](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/06/device-agent-proxy-support.md): Running the Device Agent behind an HTTP proxy
- [Custom hostnames for your instances](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/06/library-blueprints.md): Enterprise teams on FlowFuse Cloud can now configure custom subdomains to point to their Node-RED applications, enhancing accessibility and branding.
- [Multi-line Environment Variables](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/06/multiline-env-vars.md): FlowFuse now supports multi-line Environment Variables.
- [Compare Snapshots flows](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/06/snapshot-flow-compare.md): FlowFuse now allows selecting and comparing snapshots to visualize differences, facilitating easier understanding of changes between snapshots.
- [Applications Search](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/applications-search.md): Centralized search across all of your FlowFuse instances, devices and applications.
- [Device Groups Snapshots](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/device-group-clear-snapshot.md): It is now possible clear a the target snapshot of a device group.
- [Managing devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/device-management-bulk-delete.md): Making device management that little bit easier.
- [Managing devices](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/device-management-bulk-move.md): Making device management that little bit easier.
- [Edit Snapshots](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/edit-snapshots.md): We've now enabled the ability to edit the names and descriptions of Snapshots after they've been created.
- [The FlowFuse Expert](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/flowfuse-assistant.md): Introducing the FlowFuse Expert: making low-code even more accessible.
- [FlowFuse Expert Writes JSON](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/flowfuse-assistant-json.md): The FlowFuse Expert gets more helpful.
- [Immersive Editor Experience](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/immersive-editor.md): Closer integration between the FlowFuse and Node-RED experiences
- [Notifications Inbox](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/notifications-inbox.md): Clearer notifications and alerts in FlowFuse
- [Notifications Inbox](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/notifications-update.md): More notifications and alerts in FlowFuse
- [Persistent Storage on FlowFuse Cloud](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/persistent-storage.md): Bring persistent storage to FlowFuse Cloud and self-hosted Kubernetes platforms
- [Single Sign On Updates](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/07/sso.md): Direct User Provisioning and Admin Group management
- [Bill of Materials](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/08/bill-of-materials.md): Get a single view of all dependencies used by your applications
- [Enforcing Enterprise Restrictions](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/08/enterprise-license-update.md): A stricter approach to expired licenses
- [LDAP Single Sign On Updates](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/08/ldap-sso-groups.md): Team membership controlled by LDAP groups
- [Static File Service Navigation and Visibility](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/08/static-file-service-navigation-visibility.md): Navigate static files with better navigation and visibility selector
- [Environment Variables for your Device Groups](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/10/device-group-env-vars.md): Set Environment Variables in your Device Groups for its member devices to utilize
- [MQTT Broker Service](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/10/mqtt-service.md): Generic MQTT Broker Service
- [Managing Notifications](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/10/notifications-bulk-actions.md): Interact with notifications
- [Snapshot Upload and Download Improvements](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/10/snapshot-download-upload-options.md): Components of a what to include in a snapshot can now be selected.
- [Version History Timeline](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/10/version-history-timeline.md): Components of a what to include in a snapshot can now be selected.
- [Audit logs show hierarchical events](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/11/audit-log-hierarchy.md): Audit logs for Team, Application and Instance will now include child events
- [Device Agent 3.0 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/11/device-agent-release.md): New version of the Device Agent drops support for old Node.js versions
- [MQTT Topic Hierarchy view](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/11/mqtt-topic-hierarchy.md): View your in-use MQTT topics
- [Team-wide search](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/11/team-search.md): Find applications, instances and remote instances from a search bar in the top header, on every page.
- [Allow Dashboards to be embedded in iFrames](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/12/dashboad-iframe.md): Set the HTTP headers needed to embed a Node-RED dashboard hosted on FlowFuse into another page as an iframe.
- [Device Editor Access Speed Up](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/12/device-editor-cache.md): The remote instance editor loads considerably faster on Node-RED 4.0 and newer, especially over a slow network link.
- [Team BOM and Pipeline Views](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2024/12/team-bom-timeline.md): See every pipeline and the full bill of materials across your whole team, rather than one application at a time.
- [New Onboarding Tour for Free Tier Users](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md): For new, free-tier users on FlowFuse Cloud, we have a new onboarding tour to help you get started
- [Hidden Environment Variables](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/01/hidden-env-vars.md): Users can now hide environment variable values in the UI when creating or editing them.
- [Improved Diagnostics](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/01/improved-diagnostics.md): Improved diagnostic info directly to your inbox
- [Team level view of Groups](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/01/team-level-groups.md): We've introduced a new feature that provides teams with a comprehensive view of Groups, helping to streamline collaboration and organization.
- [New Remote Instances Version History Events](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/02/additional-device-version-history-events.md): The Version History timeline now records more remote instance events, including snapshots deployed through a pipeline.
- [Improved Broker Connection Feedback](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/02/broker-error-feedback.md): Clearer feedback when a third-party broker fails to connect, so you can diagnose and fix it faster.
- [FlowFuse User Authentication on Remote Instances](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/02/device-agent-updates.md): Device Agent 3.1.1 lets you require FlowFuse user authentication on a remote instance endpoint.
- [Version History Timeline](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/02/device-version-history-timeline.md): Components of what to include in a snapshot can now be selected.
- [External MQTT Brokers](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/02/external-brokers.md): Connect FlowFuse to your existing external MQTT broker and get the same topic and activity insight as the Team Broker.
- [MQTT Smart Schema Suggestions](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/02/mqtt-schema-suggestions.md): MQTT topics suggestions
- [Re-send Team Invitations](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/02/resend-and-extend-team-invitation-expiration.md): Re-send a team invitation to extend its expiry, so someone who missed the first one can still join.
- [Personalized Schema Documentation](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/02/schema-docs.md): View personalized schema documentation for your MQTT brokers in this new, automatically generated view.
- [Search & Filter for Topic Hierarchy List](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/02/topic-hierarchy-search.md): Users can now search and filter the topic hierarchy list for easier navigation.
- [Changes to tags for flowfuse/node-red](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/03/container-tags.md): Updating what Node-RED version the latest tag points to
- [Multiple Device Groups in a pipeline](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/03/device-groups.md): Device Groups can now be chained in a Pipeline, further simplifying device management across your fleet
- [Local Login for Remote Instances](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/03/device-local-login.md): Local Login option for Remote Instances, powered by Device Agent
- [Free Tier now more accessible to all](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md): Signing up to our Free Tier no longer requires a credit card
- [Resource Alerts](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/03/resource-notifications.md): Notifications and email alerts to help you stay ahead of resource limits
- [Filtering Snapshots](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/03/snapshot-filter.md): Filter Snapshots to show all, user or auto snapshots
- [NPM Package Hosting](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/03/team-npm-registry.md): Make private NPM packages available to Instances
- [MQTT Topic Management](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/03/topic-deletion.md): MQTT Topics can now be removed from the Topic Hierarchy
- [Remote Instance Provisioning](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/04/device-provisioning.md): Bulk Registration now supports auto assigning your Remote Instances to an Application.
- [Git Integration with Pipelines](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/04/git-integration.md): Add a Git Repository stage to a deployment pipeline, so every trigger pushes the latest snapshot to your configured repository.
- [Better Node-RED log handling](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/04/instance-log-browsing.md): Keeping the last 7 days of log history and making it easier to access
- [Import Node-RED Flows During Remote Instance Setup](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/05/import-node-red-flows.md): Streamline your Remote Instance setup by importing Node-RED flows with the FlowFuse Device Agent.
- [FlowFuse Expert just got smarter](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/06/flowfuse-assistant.md): Understand what your teams flows are doing with the power of AI
- [FlowFuse Expert just got smarter](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/06/flowfuse-assistant-2.md): Understand what your teams flows are doing with the power of AI
- [Pulling snapshots from Git with Pipelines](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/06/git-integration.md): Adding git pull support to DevOps Pipelines
- [Memory Metrics in Instance Performance View](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/06/instance-performance-memory.md): The Performance view for hosted Node-RED instances now includes a memory usage chart
- [Introducing the New Home Page Experience](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/06/new-home-page.md): A modernized Home page with enhanced usability for FlowFuse users
- [Team Performance Feature](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/06/team-performance.md): A new feature providing comprehensive visualization of instance CPU usage
- [Instance Performance View](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/06/team-performance-view.md): A new view for monitoring the performance of your hosted Node-RED instances
- [Navigation UI Refresh](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/06/ui-refresh.md): Redesigned top navigation with improved layout, colors, and menu styling for a cleaner user experience.
- [Browse for Node-RED Flows During Remote Instance Setup](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/07/browse-node-red-flows.md): Remote Instance setup improvements to help you get up and running faster with the FlowFuse Device Agent.
- [FlowFuse Tables](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/07/flowfuse-tables.md): Adding a Team level Relational Database to FlowFuse
- [Import blueprints directly into your existing instances](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/07/import-blueprints.md): Making it easier to try out the FlowFuse Blueprints within your existing Node-RED instances
- [Simplified Applications Page with Summary Tiles](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/07/simplified-applications-overview.md): Simplified Applications overview with clearer status summaries for hosted and remote instances
- [Smart Suggestions](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/07/smart-suggestions.md): Next Node Smart Suggestions to speed up flow development
- [Team Plan Renamed to Pro Plan](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md): The Team tier has been renamed to Pro tier to better reflect the plan's capabilities and target audience
- [Generate snapshot descriptions with AI](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/08/ai-generated-snapshot-descriptions-hosted.md): AI-powered descriptions to make your snapshots easier to understand
- [AI Snapshot Descriptions Now Work with Remote Instances](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/08/ai-generated-snapshot-descriptions-remote.md): AI-powered snapshot descriptions now available for remote instances
- [FlowFuse Remote Instance Performance Data](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/08/device-performance.md): View CPU and Memory usage of Remote Instances
- [Direct SSO Login](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/08/direct-sso.md): Allows direct redirects to SAML SSO providers
- [FlowFuse Expert documents your flows](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/08/flowfuse-assistant.md): Document your flows at the click of a button with the power of AI
- [FlowFuse MQTT](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/08/flowfuse-mqtt.md): MQTT Simplified
- [Configure HTTP CORS](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/08/http-cors.md): Allows setting HTTP CORS values for Hosted Instances
- [Export SubFlow as Node-RED module](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/08/subflow-export.md): Allow SubFlows to be packaged as nodes and published to Team Library
- [FlowFuse Tables with a little help from the Assistant](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/08/tables-assistant.md): Build FlowFuse Tables Queries with a bit of AI Assistance.
- [Allow SSO groups to be shared with the Node-RED Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/09/expose-saml-groups-to-dashboard.md): SAML Group information included in the FlowFuse Authentication information passed to the Node-RED Dashboard
- [FlowFuse Expert can help you write code](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/09/inline-assist.md): The FlowFuse Expert will now offer inline completions when writing functions, SQL and Dashboard templates
- [No more @flowforge/flowforge-device-agent releases](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/09/retiring-flowforge-device-agent.md): The FlowFuse Device agent will no longer update the old package name
- [Streamlined Snapshot Management](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/09/revised-instance-snapshot-ui.md): All snapshot actions are now consolidated in a single, unified view
- [Capture Async API data from FlowFuse Team Broker](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/09/team-broker-async-api.md): Adding the ability to capture message payload schema from topics published on the FlowFuse Team Broker
- [Application-level access control for Enterprise teams](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/10/application-level-rbac.md): Giving you finer-grained control over who can do what in your team
- [Easier Access to Bulk Device Group Management](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/10/bulk-device-group-assignment.md): Bulk device group management is now more accessible, with clearer controls and faster organization of multiple Remote Instances.
- [Duplicate Instances Across Different Applications](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/10/duplicate-instances-across-applications.md): Instance duplication now works across applications, allowing you to copy existing instances to different applications within your team.
- [Import flows during instance creation](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/10/import-flows-on-instance-creation.md): Making it easier to get started by importing existing Node-RED flows when creating new instances
- [FlowFuse MCP Server Nodes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/10/mcp-nodes.md): New FlowFuse nodes for creating MCP Server Tools, Resources and Prompts
- [FlowFuse AI Nodes](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/10/onnx-nodes.md): New FlowFuse nodes for ONNX Models running Inference in your flows
- [Device Group Management from Settings Page](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/10/settings-page-device-group-management.md): Easily manage device groups directly from the Remote Instance settings page
- [FlowFuse Expert Update](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/11/ff-expert-update.md): FlowFuse Expert Now Available In-App
- [Node.js v20 Minimum Version Requirement](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/11/minimum-nodejs-version.md): Minimum Node.js version bumped to v20 and above
- [SSO control over Session life](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/11/sso-session.md): Individual SSO profiles can now override Session life and idle time
- [FlowFuse Expert: Now with MCP-Powered Insights](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/12/ff-expert-mcp-insights.md): Connect FlowFuse Expert to your own tools and data using the Model Context Protocol (MCP).
- [Scheduled Maintenance Mode](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md): Schedule time and day of the week to apply Node-RED updates
- [Device Agent Docker Containers updated](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/01/device-agent-containers.md): Expanding the available NodeJS versions available
- [FlowFuse Expert: Enhanced Palette Integration](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/01/ff-expert-manage-palette.md): The FlowFuse Expert now detects installed nodes and provides direct links to manage them.
- [FlowFuse Expert: Integration with Node-RED](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/01/ff-expert-nr-actions.md): The FlowFuse Expert can now help you install nodes and import flows with a single click.
- [FlowFuse Expert: Palette Queries](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/01/ff-expert-palette-queries.md): The FlowFuse Expert can now answer questions about your Node-RED palette.
- [FlowFuse Expert: Ask about your flows](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/01/ff-expert-select-flows.md): The FlowFuse Expert can now use your selected flows as context for smarter troubleshooting.
- [FlowFuse Expert: MCP-Powered Insights with RBACs](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/01/mcp-rbacs.md): You can now limit which user roles see which Model Context Protocol (MCP) tools when querying your MCP servers with the FlowFuse Expert.
- [FlowFuse Expert: MCP-Powered Insights](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/01/mcp-security.md): The FlowFuse expert can now access your secured Model Context Protocol (MCP) Tools and Resources
- [Set Node.js Options for Remote Instances](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/02/device-agent-nodejs-options.md): FlowFuse Device Agent v3.8.1 adds support for passing Node.js command line arguments to Remote Instances, enabling custom heap sizes and private CA certificate support.
- [FlowFuse Expert: Helping you make sense of your debug log](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/02/ff-expert-debug-log-context.md): You can now send debug log entries to the FlowFuse Expert as context, making it easier to track down errors in your flows.
- [FlowFuse Expert: Never Miss an Update](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/02/ff-expert-update-banner.md): FlowFuse Expert now shows a banner when a new version is available, so you can update in one click.
- [HA Hosted Instance Rolling Restart](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/02/ha-instance-rolling-restart.md): Hosted Instances with HA enabled will now restart one at a time
- [Immersive Mode for Remote Instances](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/02/remote-instances-immersive-editor.md): Remote instances can now be accessed in Immersive Mode for a cleaner, distraction-free editing experience
- [Restoring snapshots to developer-mode Remote Instances](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/02/restoring-snapshots-to-remote-instances.md): A significant workflow improvement introduced by Device Agent v3.8.0
- [Azure DevOps Pipeline support](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/03/azure-dev-ops-gitops.md): DevOps Pipeline Git Stages now support Azure DevOps repositories alongside GitHub
- [Developer Mode Now Accessible from the Immersive Editor](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/03/developer-mode-in-immersive-editor.md): The Developer Mode tab is now available directly in the immersive editor drawer, so you can manage snapshots and auto snapshot settings without leaving the editor.
- [Embedded Editor Now Shows Active Tab](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/03/embedded-editor-tab-title.md): The browser tab title now updates to reflect the active Node-RED canvas tab when working in the embedded editor.
- [Updated: Upcoming Scheduled Server Maintenance on March 28th, 2026](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md): Keeping the FlowFuse Cloud up to date with critical server maintenance.
- [View Snapshot Details in the Immersive Editor](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/03/snapshot-detail-modal-immersive-editor.md): You can now open and review snapshot details directly inside the immersive editor without leaving your editing session.
- [FlowFuse expert action links](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/04/expert-action-links.md): When the Expert instructs you to select nodes or search flows, it now presents direct action links
- [Hosted Instances know their own URL](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/04/hosted-instance-url-env-var.md): Hosted Instances now get an FF_INSTANCE_URL environment variable
- [Customisable Immersive Editor Drawer](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/04/immersive-editor-drawer.md): The immersive editor drawer is now pinnable, switchable, and resizable, with your preferences saved between sessions.
- [Richer snapshot comparison view](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/04/snapshot-diff-viewer.md): The snapshot comparison dialog now gives a full breakdown of every change between two snapshots, navigate node by node and see exactly what was added, removed, or modified.
- [AI Feature Opt-Out for Teams](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/05/ai-opt-out.md): Team owners and platform admins can now disable all AI features at the team level, so they can turn AI off when policy or compliance requires it.
- [FlowFuse Expert Builds Your Application](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/05/expert-application-building.md): Describe the application you want, and FlowFuse Expert assembles it on your Node-RED canvas: tabs, nodes, wires, and configuration.
- [Single SSO provider for all users](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/05/single-sso-provider.md): This allows admins to configure a Single SAML SSO provider for all users regardless of email domain.
- [Dark Mode](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/06/dark-mode.md): FlowFuse now supports light and dark themes across the app, with a System option that follows your operating system preference.
- [Device Agent v4 released](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/06/device-agent-v4-released.md): Device Agent v4 ships with Node.js 22 as the default runtime, structured JSON logging, bearer token authentication, and a hardened container security model. This is a major release with breaking changes - read on to know what to update before upgrading.
- [Connect Pipelines to Any Git Server](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/06/generic-git-server-support.md): DevOps Pipeline Git stages now push and pull snapshots to any HTTPS Git server, GitLab, Bitbucket, Gitea, or self-hosted, including servers behind a private certificate authority.
- [Updated: Upcoming Scheduled Server Maintenance on July 11th, 2026](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md): Keeping the FlowFuse Cloud up to date with critical server maintenance.
- [Application Roles from SSO Groups](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/07/application-sso-groups.md): Control Application level Role overrides from SSO Groups
- [Getting started with FlowFuse straight from the terminal](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/07/device-agent-onboarding.md): Onboard a remote instance directly from your terminal with a new interactive setup
- [FlowFuse Expert Enhancements](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/07/expert-enhancements.md): FlowFuse Expert now supports Insights on your devices, Platform automations, Plan Mode, Human in the Loop and more...
- [FlowFuse Expert Can Now Work With Your Tables](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/07/expert-tables-automation.md): The Expert can now list your FlowFuse Tables databases, inspect table schemas, and preview a sample of a table's rows on your behalf, and Tables now works correctly with schemas other than public.
- [Team Scoped Personal Access Tokens](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/07/scoped-pats.md): Restrict a Personal Access Token to specific teams, limit it to read-only operations, or control whether it carries admin privileges.
- [A Dedicated Home for Your Dashboards](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/07/team-and-application-dashboards.md): Browse and open every dashboard across your team from a new Dashboards view, without leaving FlowFuse.
- [Connect your own AI agent to FlowFuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/08/connect-your-own-ai-agent.md): The AI agent your team already uses can now work your platform and build Node-RED applications, with you deciding what it may reach.
- [Theme Presets for Dashboard](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/08/dashboard-theme-presets.md): Start a Dashboard theme from a built-in preset — Light, Dark, Dracula, Nord, or Sepia — instead of picking colours by hand.
- [FlowFuse Expert Upgraded to GPT 5.6 Luna](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/08/expert-model-upgrade.md): FlowFuse Expert now runs on GPT 5.6 Luna, a frontier model that makes it markedly faster, smarter, and more capable at building your flows and taking action for you.
- [Date & Time Columns for Tables](https://flowfuse.com/raw/changelog/2026/08/table-date-time-columns.md): FlowFuse Dashboard table columns can now display timestamps as locale-aware dates and times, with no function node or template needed.

## Ebooks

Long-form guides on Node-RED and industrial applications.

- [Beginner Guide To A Professional Nodered](https://flowfuse.com/raw/ebooks/beginner-guide-to-a-professional-nodered.md): Node-RED is the easiest low-code programming environment for developing anything from manufacturing automation to data integration and device management. The applications are endless, enabling developers and non-developers to connect a wide variety of endpoints, such as industrial PLCs, APIs, databases, enterprise applications, and online services.
- [Ultimate Guide To Building Applications With Flowfuse Dashboard For Node Red](https://flowfuse.com/raw/ebooks/ultimate-guide-to-building-applications-with-flowfuse-dashboard-for-node-red.md): The FlowFuse Dashboard for Node-RED, a complete rebuild of the original, aims to make dashboard creation easy, yet powerful. Based on the philosophy of "easy things should be easy, and hard things should be possible," it combines the best of its predecessor with new features that foster team collaboration and enable users to build full-stack applications within the Node-RED ecosystem.

## Whitepapers

Long-form guides on Node-RED and industrial applications.

- [Accelerating Industrial Innovation With Low Code Platforms](https://flowfuse.com/raw/whitepapers/accelerating-industrial-innovation-with-low-code-platforms.md): We explore the challenges faced by engineers and introduce low-code platforms as a powerful solution. By empowering domain experts, low-code platforms like Node-RED enable rapid application development, prototyping, and iteration, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving significant cost reduction. Add to this FlowFuse enterprise-grade features and you have powerful production-ready solutions.
- [Accelerating Innovation In Manufacturing With Flowfuse](https://flowfuse.com/raw/whitepapers/accelerating-innovation-in-manufacturing-with-flowfuse.md): Learn how manufacturers are using Node-RED and FlowFuse to unlock real-time insights, empower citizen developers, and break free from rigid architectures. This whitepaper explores how Unified Namespace, MQTT, and low-code development accelerate innovation—while FlowFuse adds the governance, security, and scalability needed for enterprise-grade deployment.
- [Open Source Software For Manufacturing](https://flowfuse.com/raw/whitepapers/open-source-software-for-manufacturing.md): This whitepaper explores how open source supports agility, future-proofing, and faster adoption in industrial environments. You'll learn how manufacturers benefit from community-driven innovation, stronger security through transparency, and a more flexible vendor strategy—while understanding how to manage the unique risks of OSS in critical operations.
- [Uns Decoupling Data Producers And Consumers](https://flowfuse.com/raw/whitepapers/uns-decoupling-data-producers-and-consumers.md): This whitepaper introduces the Unified Namespace (UNS) as a transformative solution for industrial data management. Learn how decoupling systems fosters agility, simplifies architectures, and future-proofs your operations.

## Product & Company

- [Home](https://flowfuse.com/): FlowFuse platform overview
- [Pricing](https://flowfuse.com/pricing/): Plans and pricing information
- [Integrations](https://flowfuse.com/integrations/): Supported integrations and connectors
- [Application Guide](https://flowfuse.com/application-guide/): Patterns for building FlowFuse applications
- [Create an account](https://app.flowfuse.com/account/create): Start a free trial
- [Terms of Service](https://flowfuse.com/terms/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://flowfuse.com/privacy-policy/)

## Notes

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