# Node-RED v2 Beta

Node-RED v2 Beta is a self-hosted home automation app. Node-RED is a flow-based, low-code programming tool that lets you wire together hardware devices, APIs, and online services for the Internet of Things. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/1275/node-red-v2-beta

## Description

Node-RED is a flow-based, low-code programming tool that lets you wire together hardware devices, APIs, and online services for the Internet of Things. You build event-driven flows in a browser canvas to collect, transform, and route data between systems. This Unraid template ships the official Node-RED beta Docker image (node-red-dev), so homelab builders can try upcoming releases before they reach stable.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 6 install platforms: Unraid.

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/nodered/node-red-dev/
- Official website: https://nodered.org
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/noderedv2beta-0gz2rkm0sl4phe?q=NodeRedv2Beta
- Documentation: https://flows.nodered.org

## Common questions

### What latest Node-RED version is listed on the Node-RED homepage?

The homepage lists v5.0.7 as the latest version available through npm.

### What Git remote issue was reported by a self-hosted Node-RED user?

The user reported that an HTTPS remote to Gitea worked, but still asked for a username and password after a key was created in NodeRED-settings-git and verified.

### What topics does the beginner Node-RED self-hosting guide say it covers?

It covers setup, security, and troubleshooting for automation projects.

### Where can a self-hoster search existing Node-RED FAQ topics?

The Node-RED FAQ category is searchable so users can see if a question has already been answered.

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