Node RED

Product Overview

Node-RED is a powerful, browser-based flow editor that enables users to wire together hardware devices, APIs, and online services to create innovative IoT solutions. With its intuitive interface and rich set of nodes in the palette, Node-RED allows developers to create complex event-driven applications without extensive programming knowledge.

Main Features

1. Browser-Based Flow Editing: Node-RED provides a browser-based flow editor that makes it easy to wire together flows using the wide range of nodes in the palette.
2. JavaScript Functions: Users can create custom JavaScript functions within the editor, allowing for more complex logic and control.
3. Built-in Library: A built-in library allows users to save useful functions, templates, or flows for re-use, promoting code reuse and collaboration.
4. Extensibility: With over 225,000 modules in Node's package repository, it is easy to extend the range of palette nodes to add new capabilities.
5. JSON-Based Flows: The flows created in Node-RED are stored using JSON, making it easy to import and export for sharing with others.
6. Online Flow Library: An online flow library allows users to share their best flows with the world, promoting collaboration and innovation.
7. Lightweight Runtime: Built on Node.js, Node-RED's lightweight runtime makes it ideal to run at the edge of the network on low-cost hardware such as the Raspberry Pi, or in the cloud.

By providing a unique combination of ease-of-use, flexibility, and extensibility, Node-RED has become a popular choice for developers looking to create innovative IoT solutions.