Installing nodes from the Node-Red Community
How to install nodes in your flow from the Node-Red Community Catalog
You might consider using extra nodes into your flow by installing additional nodes from the Node-Red Community (also called “Node-Red Library”). You can find the full list of available community nodes here.
Installing a community node is done via the Palette Manager, which is available in the Flow Editor.
Navigate to your flow app and login to the Flow Editor.
Click on the burger menu icon at the top right corner, and then select
Manage Palette.Click on the
Installtab.Enter a search term to explore the community library.
Hit the install button next to the node you wish to install.*
Before installation, it is advisable to review the information and documentation of community nodes. Simply click on the arrow button located beside the respective item for more details.
Please note that the installation process may vary in duration, ranging from a few seconds to a maximum of one minute. Upon completion of the process, a notification will appear at the top of the screen.
You can monitor the progress by checking the Event Log Window in the Flow Editor. To do this, simply click on the burger menu icon at the top right corner, and then select View > Event Log.
Limitations for optional dependencies and scripts
Please note that the installation process restricts the installation of optional dependencies or scripts referenced in the npm package of community nodes for security reasons. While most community nodes should function without these resources, treating them as optional, some nodes might strictly depend on them and may not work as expected. Usually, the author of the community node will indicate such dependencies in the documentation.