Node-RED: What can be done with Node-RED

This documentation is part of the Introduction guide. You can view the complete guide here: Introduction to Node-RED, everything you need to know about it.

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Stackhero offers a ready-to-use Node-RED cloud solution that provides a host of benefits, including:

  • MQTT server included (Mosquitto).
  • Full access to Node-RED admin UI.
  • Node-RED Dashboard included.
  • Unlimited and dedicated SMTP email server included.
  • Effortless updates with just a click.
  • Customizable domain name secured with HTTPS (for example, https://node-red.your-company.com).
  • Optimal performance and robust security powered by a private and dedicated VM.

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With Node-RED, the possibilities are virtually limitless. Here are just a few examples of projects people have successfully undertaken:

  • IoT sensor gateways using MQTT
  • API services creation
  • Automated email workflows
  • Building Twitter bots
  • Webpage scraping
  • Serving as a gateway between different services, such as APIs and databases

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Introduction
    Introduction to Node-RED, everything you need to know about it
  2. What is Node-RED
  3. Who created Node-RED
  4. What are Node-RED nodes
  5. What are Node-RED flows
  6. What makes Node-RED so interesting
  7. When to use Node-RED
  8. What is Node-RED cloud
  9. How to start Node-RED

Other articles for Node-RED

  1. Getting Started
    How to Get Started with Node-RED
  2. Automate with the CLI
    Start Node-RED, retrieve its credentials, and modify its configuration programmatically using the Stackhero CLI
  3. Use case: connect mailboxes
    Seamlessly connect hundreds of mailboxes in a post office
  4. MQTT Server
    How to connect Node-RED to the Mosquitto MQTT server
  5. Manage projects
    How to use "Projects" in Node-RED