From 5484709aa4f504dfd57f494fec60cb255c7090d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:19:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 01/55] Update plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md --- .../2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 28 +++++++++++-------- 1 file changed, 16 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 79a20ed4e5..bf8cda7fc3 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -108,32 +108,32 @@ As mentioned earlier, extracting data is the first and most complex step. Get th This is not just theory, Fortune 500 manufacturers are already running production systems on FlowFuse. Their consistent feedback? Massive cost savings compared to legacy systems, especially when deployed across multiple facilities. The enterprise features of FlowFuse handle the scale and security requirements large operations demand. -The Node-RED ecosystem that powers FlowFuse offers comprehensive protocol support. You'll find nodes available for every major PLC manufacturer, including: +The Node-RED ecosystem that powers FlowFuse offers comprehensive tocol support. You'll find nodes available for every major PLC manufacturer, including: - `node-red-contrib-modbus` – Modbus RTU/TCP PLCs and devices - `node-red-contrib-s7` – Siemens S7-300/400/1200/1500 - `node-red-contrib-opcua` – OPC UA servers - `node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip` – Allen-Bradley PLCs -- `node-red-contrib-mcprotocol` – Mitsubishi PLCs +- `node-red-contrib-mctocol` – Mitsubishi PLCs - `node-red-contrib-omron-fins` – Omron PLCs - and many more -Adding a protocol node to your FlowFuse instance takes just a few clicks. Open the palette manager from the hamburger menu, select **Manage palette**, go to the **Install** tab, and search for the node you need. +Adding a tocol node to your FlowFuse instance takes just a few clicks. Open the palette manager from the hamburger menu, select **Manage palette**, go to the **Install** tab, and search for the node you need. ## Convincing the IT Team When talking to people in the IIoT community, one recurring challenge always comes up, **convincing the IT team**. -Traditional industrial gateways require inbound connections from the cloud. This means opening specific ports in your firewall, creating security exceptions, and giving external systems a pathway into your production network. IT security teams push back on this, and rightly so. Inbound connections expand your attack surface and violate the principle of defense in depth. +Traditional industrial gateways require inbound connections from the cloud. This means opening specific ports in your firewall, creating security exceptions, and giving external systems a pathway into your duction network. IT security teams push back on this, and rightly so. Inbound connections expand your attack surface and violate the principle of defense in depth. -FlowFuse solves this with an **edge-first architecture**. The Device Agent installs directly on hardware inside your factory network, a Raspberry Pi, an industrial PC, or even directly on supported PLCs. Once running, the agent initiates **outbound** connections to the FlowFuse platform using standard web protocols (HTTPS and WebSocket over port 443). All communication flows through this outbound connection. The platform never initiates connections back to your network. +FlowFuse solves this with an **edge-first architecture**. The Device Agent installs directly on hardware inside your factory network, a Raspberry Pi, an industrial PC, or even directly on supported PLCs. Once running, the agent initiates **outbound** connections to the FlowFuse platform using standard web tocols (HTTPS and WebSocket over port 443). All communication flows through this outbound connection. The platform never initiates connections back to your network. From a security standpoint, this changes everything. Your firewall configuration does not change. No new inbound rules. No DMZ setup. No VPN tunnels to maintain. The device agent behaves like any other business application making secure outbound HTTPS requests, something your network already allows. -For networks with proxy servers, the agent supports standard proxy configurations through environment variables. For air-gapped networks, you can pre-cache Node-RED modules and deploy without internet connectivity after the initial setup. +For networks with xy servers, the agent supports standard xy configurations through environment variables. For air-gapped networks, you can pre-cache Node-RED modules and deploy without internet connectivity after the initial setup. ## Step 2: Transform and Structure Your Data @@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ Now let's move to the next step. Raw PLC data needs reshaping before cloud trans Change nodes handle simple transformations without coding. They allow you to map fields, modify values, convert units, and add metadata using dropdowns and form fields. JSONata allows more advanced data manipulation directly within the Change node. -Plant engineers can work directly with these visual tools, no programming required. +Plant engineers can work directly with these visual tools, no gramming required. For example, suppose you are receiving a pressure sensor value as `msg.payload` but it lacks context. @@ -156,23 +156,27 @@ You can use a **Change** node to: **Function Nodes for Custom Logic** -Function nodes provide full JavaScript access for complex requirements. Write custom logic, install npm packages, and access the complete JavaScript standard library when Change nodes and JSONata reach their limits. +Function nodes vide full JavaScript access for complex requirements. Write custom logic, install npm packages, and access the complete JavaScript standard library when Change nodes and JSONata reach their limits. -*Tip: Use the [FlowFuse Expert](/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-ai-assistant-better-node-red-manufacturing/) to generate function nodes. Describe the transformation you need in plain English, and it will create the code for you. For best results, provide sample input data to ensure the output matches your requirements.* +*Tip: Use the [FlowFuse Expert](/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-ai-assistant-better-node-red-manufacturing/) to generate function nodes. Describe the transformation you need in plain English, and it will create the code for you. For best results, vide sample input data to ensure the output matches your requirements.* **Pre-built Community Nodes** Before building custom solutions, check the palette manager. The Node-RED ecosystem includes thousands of nodes for data aggregation, statistical analysis, time-series buffering, and unit conversions. Many common transformation tasks already have ready-made solutions. -For example, a popular node I'm using in my demo for parsing and transforming data is `node-red-contrib-buffer-parser`. This node is especially useful when working with Modbus or PLC outputs, as it converts raw data into structured formats that can be easily processed further. +For example, a popular node I'm using in my demo for parsing and transforming data is `node-red-contrib-buffer-parser`. This node is especially useful when working with Modbus or PLC outputs, as it converts raw data into structured formats that can be easily cessed further. ## Step 3: Set Up MQTT with FlowFuse Most MQTT implementations require setting up a separate broker either paying for a managed service or hosting your own. FlowFuse includes a managed MQTT broker built directly into the platform, eliminating this extra step. -Traditional PLC-to-cloud setups typically involve several moving parts: edge gateways running protocol drivers, a separate MQTT broker (cloud-hosted or self-managed), and your destination cloud services. Each layer adds configuration work, licensing costs, and potential failure points. When data stops flowing, you end up troubleshooting across multiple systems to locate the issue. +Traditional PLC-to-cloud setups typically involve several moving parts: edge gateways running tocol drivers, a separate MQTT broker (cloud-hosted or self-managed), and your destination cloud services. Each layer adds configuration work, licensing costs, and potential failure points. When data stops flowing, you end up troubleshooting across multiple systems to locate the issue. -FlowFuse consolidates those layers into a single integrated platform. It provides enterprise-grade features for management, scaling, deployment, and security, all handled by the FlowFuse infrastructure. You retain full control over configuration settings through a clean, intuitive interface, without needing to maintain multiple external systems. +FlowFuse consolidates those layers into a single integrated platform. It vides enterprise-grade features for management, scaling, deployment, and security, all handled by the FlowFuse infrastructure. You retain full control over configuration settings through a clean, intuitive interface, without needing to maintain multiple external systems. + +
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The following information regarding FlowFuse accounts references deprecated account types. For current product offerings, check out the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn about [Edge](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [Hub](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/).

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To use the FlowFuse MQTT broker, you'll need a FlowFuse Pro or higher-tier account. Once on the Pro plan, you can enable the managed MQTT service by navigating to the Broker section from the left sidebar and selecting FlowFuse Broker. From d14a925e80e437709b3a7b83f69ec57dd93dc9c3 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:25:11 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 02/55] Revise FlowFuse account information and format warning Updated the note about deprecated FlowFuse account types and changed the HTML div to a markdown warning block. --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 6 +++--- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index bf8cda7fc3..780f4ae6c4 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -174,9 +174,9 @@ Traditional PLC-to-cloud setups typically involve several moving parts: edge gat FlowFuse consolidates those layers into a single integrated platform. It vides enterprise-grade features for management, scaling, deployment, and security, all handled by the FlowFuse infrastructure. You retain full control over configuration settings through a clean, intuitive interface, without needing to maintain multiple external systems. -
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The following information regarding FlowFuse accounts references deprecated account types. For current product offerings, check out the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn about [Edge](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [Hub](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/).

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+::warning +The following information regarding FlowFuse accounts references deprecated account types. For current product offerings, check out the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn about [Edge](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [Hub](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/). +:: To use the FlowFuse MQTT broker, you'll need a FlowFuse Pro or higher-tier account. Once on the Pro plan, you can enable the managed MQTT service by navigating to the Broker section from the left sidebar and selecting FlowFuse Broker. From 0cd607df3b9650eec1f505b971753a5fc5c72204 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:37:36 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 03/55] Update plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 780f4ae6c4..22468e11f5 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ Traditional PLC-to-cloud setups typically involve several moving parts: edge gat FlowFuse consolidates those layers into a single integrated platform. It vides enterprise-grade features for management, scaling, deployment, and security, all handled by the FlowFuse infrastructure. You retain full control over configuration settings through a clean, intuitive interface, without needing to maintain multiple external systems. ::warning -The following information regarding FlowFuse accounts references deprecated account types. For current product offerings, check out the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn about [Edge](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [Hub](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/). +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. :: To use the FlowFuse MQTT broker, you'll need a FlowFuse Pro or higher-tier account. Once on the Pro plan, you can enable the managed MQTT service by navigating to the Broker section from the left sidebar and selecting FlowFuse Broker. From e4792d02f29233ac9adc36e51ac2e346b8e797d5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:40:16 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 04/55] Update plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 8 ++++---- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 22468e11f5..ba0da091bb 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -69,6 +69,10 @@ Getting PLC data into systems where it can be monitored, analyzed, and acted upo +::warning +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + The protocol itself is simple. But implementation in a real factory, with actual PLCs and production networks, is where things fall apart. Costs pile up, timelines drag on, and you end up needing expertise that's hard to find. This guide cuts through that complexity. You'll learn how to connect PLCs using MQTT without the typical headaches. We'll walk through extracting data from any PLC protocol, transforming it properly, and publishing it reliably, with working examples you can adapt to your own setup. @@ -174,10 +178,6 @@ Traditional PLC-to-cloud setups typically involve several moving parts: edge gat FlowFuse consolidates those layers into a single integrated platform. It vides enterprise-grade features for management, scaling, deployment, and security, all handled by the FlowFuse infrastructure. You retain full control over configuration settings through a clean, intuitive interface, without needing to maintain multiple external systems. -::warning -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. -:: - To use the FlowFuse MQTT broker, you'll need a FlowFuse Pro or higher-tier account. Once on the Pro plan, you can enable the managed MQTT service by navigating to the Broker section from the left sidebar and selecting FlowFuse Broker. ![Enabling FlowFuse MQTT Broker](./images/set-broker.png){data-zoomable} From bd20fd3a812d24c1e3f800d50d6bccbd38d397a2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:45:36 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 05/55] Update plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index ba0da091bb..2ef485a3ff 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -69,7 +69,7 @@ Getting PLC data into systems where it can be monitored, analyzed, and acted upo -::warning +::note Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. :: From 6b1a9bcd9d2b2934e3ac16a3f0f39146e9fe0718 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:48:41 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 06/55] Update mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md --- src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md b/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md index a0d93a986e..b2c969e075 100644 --- a/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md +++ b/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md @@ -59,6 +59,10 @@ An MQTT to InfluxDB is one of the most common and most critical pipelines in IIo +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + The typical approach is a custom Python script that subscribes to the broker, parses the payload, and writes to InfluxDB. It works until a sensor changes its payload format, or the script quietly dies over a weekend and nobody notices until Monday. Now you're debugging a process nobody else fully understands, with no visibility into what failed or when. Others stitch together multiple tools, each with its own config, its own failure modes, and its own logs to dig through at 2am. The complexity ends up hidden in places that are hard to see, hard to debug, and hard to hand off. This article takes a different approach. Using FlowFuse (the enterprise platform built on [Node-RED](/)), you'll build the entire pipeline as a visual flow covering MQTT subscription, payload transformation, and InfluxDB write. Every step is visible, editable, and easy to hand off. From be03c8d3d773960cd1dd18d46d426181f57b5935 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:49:06 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 07/55] Add FlowFuse product update to Modbus data article Added an update about FlowFuse products and their capabilities for managing industrial applications. --- src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md b/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md index 2761608a22..375b1f1ff4 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md @@ -38,6 +38,10 @@ Converting Modbus to MQTT unlocks the value trapped in legacy industrial equipme +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + We've built Modbus to MQTT bridges for manufacturing plants ranging from small production lines to enterprise-scale facilities, and the root problem is always the same protocol mismatch. Modbus requires a master-slave architecture with polling, one device requests data, another responds. MQTT enables publish-subscribe messaging, devices push data to a central broker where any authorized application can subscribe. These are fundamentally incompatible communication patterns. The proven solution is protocol bridging with Node-RED. This guide shows you how to build a reliable Modbus to MQTT gateway that reads holding registers from your devices, transforms raw sensor readings into human-readable formats, and publishes structured data to a Unified Namespace using FlowFuse's integrated MQTT broker. You'll bridge the OT/IT gap and enable cloud integration, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making across your operations. From 22b5feb57ae3f2b00aecd895ad8a796f1c4a3247 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:49:32 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 08/55] Update blog post with FlowFuse product information Added a note about FlowFuse products and their applications. --- src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md b/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md index 188cff0bbb..4f3c979b7b 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md @@ -61,6 +61,10 @@ MQTT handles the messaging layer for most IoT deployments. Node-RED provides bui +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + This guide walks through the configuration steps and common patterns you'll need for working implementations. ## What You'll Need From 5ec9461e77d4a601842e89b422e933b5e4c43149 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:50:12 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 09/55] Update InfluxDB article with FlowFuse product information Added an update about FlowFuse products and their applications with InfluxDB. --- src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md b/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md index 01e96d381a..21b35fb165 100644 --- a/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md +++ b/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md @@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ Every new dashboard is met with the fast-following request, “can we save this +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + Edge devices are often polling sensors at regular intervals and are a perfect candidate to be paired with a database purpose-built for time-series data, like InfluxDB. Let’s capture some data, create a live chart, store the data, and then create a GUI for retrieving the data. Here’s a screenshot of the dashboard we will create, which is divided into two sections. The first section displays live data, while the second section consists of fields that enable users to query the database and retrieve historical data. Looking at the live data, the chart depicts a sinusoidal graph that represents the scale measurements used for quality assurance in the aggregate production process at an automated mining operation. The graph showcases fluctuations in weight over time, indicating variations in the samples being weighed. This monitoring process ensures the quality and consistency of the aggregates being produced. The historical data shows a snippet of this information that was retrieved from InfluxDB. From 97dfc3b18eb56873a92d5398f50af04bc65703c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:50:32 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 10/55] Update interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md --- src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md b/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md index 9bb70da03f..25f6f249f2 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md @@ -16,6 +16,10 @@ Arduino is a popular open-source platform that lets you build cool electronics p +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + In this guide, I’ll show you how to control and automate your Arduino remotely using Node-RED and FlowFuse, all without writing any code. We’ll use the Firmata protocol to make it easy to send commands and get data from your Arduino. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a simple automation setup that you can control from anywhere. Just keep in mind, the Arduino will need to be connected to the device running Node-RED! From 6eaa8b930a3f2bd0887be0ec55eaee6e9d04f62c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:52:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 11/55] Update how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md --- .../01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md | 6 +++++- 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md b/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md index b5e1fac506..63ffd46c2d 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md @@ -17,6 +17,10 @@ With more devices being connected across industrial environments, managing them +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + This guide will take you through the key features and considerations to keep in mind when choosing IIoT device management software. Whether you’re just starting out with IIoT or looking to improve your current setup, we’ve got some helpful insights to point you in the right direction. ### 1. Vendor Reputation and Support @@ -131,4 +135,4 @@ Built on the flexible [Node-RED](/node-red) framework, FlowFuse easily integrate [Real-time collaboration is built into the platform](/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-team-collaboration/), enabling your team to work together on projects, monitor devices remotely, and deploy updates simultaneously, all within a secure environment. [Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)](/blog/2024/04/role-based-access-control-rbac-for-node-red-with-flowfuse/) ensures that each team member has appropriate permissions based on their role. For example, admins can make critical changes, while operators can only monitor or update devices. This helps maintain control over sensitive functions while allowing your team to collaborate effectively. Together with RBAC, FlowFuse maximizes both security and productivity by ensuring the right people have access to the right tasks, at the right time. -If things go awry, FlowFuse’s [snapshot](/blog/2024/09/node-red-version-control-with-snapshots/) feature lets you quickly revert to a previous stable state, minimizing downtime and keeping your systems running smoothly. Advanced monitoring tools continuously track device performance, sending alerts if issues like crashes or resource overloads arise, so your team can act before problems escalate. Detailed device logs and audit trails make troubleshooting straightforward, helping you quickly pinpoint issues and maintain a secure environment. \ No newline at end of file +If things go awry, FlowFuse’s [snapshot](/blog/2024/09/node-red-version-control-with-snapshots/) feature lets you quickly revert to a previous stable state, minimizing downtime and keeping your systems running smoothly. Advanced monitoring tools continuously track device performance, sending alerts if issues like crashes or resource overloads arise, so your team can act before problems escalate. Detailed device logs and audit trails make troubleshooting straightforward, helping you quickly pinpoint issues and maintain a secure environment. From c119b7b62f60e1fe30ae32f6fd5e0887a3ee5a02 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:52:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 12/55] Update armxy-bl340.md with FlowFuse product info Added a note about FlowFuse products and their capabilities. --- src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md b/src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md index b09c35fce7..c5403be843 100644 --- a/src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md +++ b/src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md @@ -25,6 +25,10 @@ The BLIIOT ARMxy BL340 is a high-performance single-board computer designed for Integrating this powerful hardware with FlowFuse not only enhances its capabilities but also simplifies the management and deployment process. +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## Prerequisites Before proceeding with the installation, ensure you have the following: From 69950de33dcd124321890de797ca571b684bf1bc Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:53:52 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 13/55] Update annual billing announcement with new products Added information about new product offerings and annual billing details. --- src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md b/src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md index b91f917049..e46186738e 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md @@ -15,6 +15,10 @@ We're excited to announce that FlowFuse customers can now choose annual billing +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## How Annual Billing Works Switching to annual billing is straightforward: From dc021ace4c9fa242a9da8eac85b7c8866aa8e114 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:58:45 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 14/55] Update flowfuse-release-2-15.md --- src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md b/src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md index 8ae7071554..8b74b2f1b9 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md @@ -19,6 +19,10 @@ Our three focal points for the latest release of FlowFuse have been: +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## Custom Node Catalogues ![Screenshot of the new "Custom Nodes" view in Team Library"](./images/screenshot-custon-catalog.png){data-zoomable} From 23effd08f1c503090db9444b41bb09b680fac0b1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:59:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 15/55] Update flowfuse-release-2-13.md --- src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md b/src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md index a275ff9cf3..f005936caa 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md @@ -15,6 +15,10 @@ Happy New Year everyone! We're back with another release of FlowFuse, and whilst +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## Hosted & Remote Instances This release you'll notice that we've changed the terminology of two of our key concepts in FlowFuse: From f050e78d791564e384dc54d4829e3c606b822ca8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:59:22 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 16/55] Update blog post with new FlowFuse product information Added a note about new FlowFuse products and their features. --- src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md | 4 ++++ 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md b/src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md index 5a5d5c1de4..0679e37926 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md @@ -40,6 +40,10 @@ The new Free plan on FlowFuse Cloud will allow you to manage two remote instance +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + FlowFuse is an industrial data platform that enables engineers to build, manage, scale, and secure their Node-RED solutions for digitalizing processes and operations. More fundamentally though, it's a great platform to manage multiple instances of Node-RED. From 777c73b1c831c0330dd5f9d48d8c93f9e5137950 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:59:49 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 17/55] Update lastUpdated date in blog post metadata Updated lastUpdated date for the PLC to MQTT blog post. --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 2ef485a3ff..5a9fe225de 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: "How to Connect Any PLC to MQTT in Under an Hour" subtitle: "Connect any PLC to MQTT without the typical complexity, costs, and expertise requirements" description: "Learn how to extract data from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi, and Modbus, then publish it to MQTT using FlowFuse." -lastUpdated: 2026-06-17 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 date: 2025-10-27 keywords: MQTT, PLC, Siemens, S7, Allen-Bradley, EtherNet/IP, Omron, FINS, Mitsubishi, MC Protocol, Modbus, Modbus-RTU, Modbus-TCP, OPC-UA, FlowFuse, Node-RED, Industrial IoT, IIoT authors: ["sumit-shinde"] From df2ddc7393c44b29202ad16f989b36295f491930 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:01:35 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 18/55] Update how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md --- .../2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md b/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md index 63ffd46c2d..bb5d2e2989 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: How to Choose the Right IIoT Device Management Software for Your Business subtitle: Key Features and Considerations for Effective IIoT Device Management description: Learn how to choose the right IIoT device management software for your business with this comprehensive guide. Key features and considerations explained. date: 2025-01-24 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["sumit-shinde"] image: /blog/2025/01/images/choosing-iot-device-mangement-platform.png tags: From 2de82da3b88dfa5ba1d706c2f87c4283fc80b47f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:01:48 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 19/55] Update interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md --- src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md b/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md index 25f6f249f2..df599bb6b9 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Interacting with Arduino using Node-RED" subtitle: "Control and Automate Arduino with Node-RED" description: "Learn how to set up and control your Arduino remotely using Node-RED and FlowFuse. Explore the simplicity of automation flows" date: 2025-02-12 -lastUpdated: 2025-07-23 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["sumit-shinde"] image: /blog/2025/02/images/arduino-with-node-red.png keywords: Arduino, Node-RED, Firmata, Node-RED IoT, automation, FlowFuse, LED control with Node-RED, IR sensor, input-output, serial communication, microcontroller, Arduino Uno, remote control, object detection, dashboard. From 376f4c01bd417c2878729d4c6fba594ffaa52b53 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:02:06 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 20/55] Change lastUpdated date to 2026-08-13 Updated lastUpdated date for the historical data dashboard article. --- src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md b/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md index 21b35fb165..ad5f76bd70 100644 --- a/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md +++ b/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: Creating a Historical Data Dashboard with InfluxDB and Node-RED subtitle: Detailed instructions on how to create a Node-RED dashboard that shows historical data. description: Discover how to build a Historical Data Dashboard with InfluxDB and Node-RED. Capture, store, and visualize data for insightful analysis. date: 2023-07-18 -lastUpdated: 2025-07-14 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["andrew-lynch"] image: /blog/2023/07/images/historical-data-dashboard.png keywords: Node-RED InfluxDB, Time-series data, Industrial dashboard, Historical data visualization, IoT dashboard, Serial port sensor data, Live and historical charts From 91cbf2a304ac97541b5c6ad8970732d0b7898769 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:02:23 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 21/55] Update how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md --- src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md b/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md index 4f3c979b7b..60594179c1 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: "Working with MQTT in Node-RED: Complete Guide (2026)" subtitle: "Connect, subscribe, and publish MQTT messages in Node-RED" description: "Complete MQTT Node-RED tutorial: configure brokers, implement pub/sub messaging, use mqtt-in and mqtt-out nodes, and create dynamic subscriptions for IoT" -lastUpdated: 2026-06-03 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 date: 2024-06-05 authors: ["sumit-shinde"] image: /blog/2024/06/images/working-with-mqtt.jpg From ee53a896d254bedef7fbf4c64519366ccb417246 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:02:34 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 22/55] Update lastUpdated date for Modbus to MQTT guide --- src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md b/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md index 375b1f1ff4..8c716090c8 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md @@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "How to Bridge Modbus to MQTT: Step-by-Step Guide" subtitle: Build a Production-Ready Modbus to MQTT Bridge with Node-RED description: 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. date: 2024-12-04 -lastUpdated: 2025-12-19 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["sumit-shinde"] image: /blog/2024/12/images/how-to-bridge-modbus-to-mqtt.png keywords: modbus to mqtt, mqtt to modbus, node-red as gateway, bridging modbus to mqtt, modbus to uns, modbus data to unified namespace From a64a4d64109c6df3e421249a40c05909a3906d1b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:02:46 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 23/55] Update mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md --- src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md b/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md index b2c969e075..3168f855ae 100644 --- a/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md +++ b/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ title: "How to Build an MQTT-to-InfluxDB Data Pipeline (2026)" subtitle: "From MQTT broker to InfluxDB bucket, the right way." description: "Learn how to build a reliable MQTT-to-InfluxDB data pipeline using FlowFuse and Node-RED, with no custom scripts required." -lastUpdated: 2026-06-19 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 date: 2026-02-26 keywords: MQTT, InfluxDB, IIoT, FlowFuse, Node-RED, Sensor telemetry, Time-series database authors: ["sumit-shinde"] From b0fb2cf6613211b6f7feb913b5bd0f81297feaea Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:03:46 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 24/55] Update flowfuse-release-2-14.md --- src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md b/src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md index cf150fc8d6..2d847d6f08 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: "FlowFuse 2.14: Announcing Third-Party Broker Integration, UNS Schemas, E subtitle: A huge wave of new features in FlowFuse elevates your MQTT experience as well as providing improved Remote Instances security and version control too description: A huge wave of new features in FlowFuse elevates your MQTT experience as well as providing improved Remote Instances security and version control too date: 2025-02-11 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["joe-pavitt"] image: /blog/2025/02/images/release-2-14.png tags: @@ -15,6 +16,10 @@ This release is full of highlights, which we’ll break down into two key areas +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## MQTT Experience in FlowFuse In [October we announced the FlowFuse MQTT Broker](/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker/), included in our Starter, Team, and Enterprise tiers. It lets you setup your own secure clients to begin publishing and subscribing to your own topics, and building out your full event-driven applications. From d0aad86833f41ca4588807f969c721b7343776ce Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:04:06 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 25/55] Update FlowFuse release notes for version 2.20 Added lastUpdated field and promotional note about FlowFuse products. --- src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md b/src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md index 9d6c032289..29989e062c 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: "FlowFuse 2.20: AI-Assisted Node-RED & New Database Service" subtitle: "Introducing FlowFuse Tables for data storage, Tables nodes for database querying, Smart Suggestions in the Node-RED editor, More Powerful Instances, Retrieval Augmented Generation Blueprint for building intelligent applications, and a redesigned Applications page for better workspace management." description: "FlowFuse 2.20 introduces AI-assisted Node-RED and a brand new database service, plus Smart Suggestions in the flow editor." date: 2025-07-31 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["greg-stoutenburg"] image: /blog/2025/07/images/release-2-20.png tags: @@ -16,6 +17,10 @@ This release represents a major leap forward in FlowFuse's data management and A +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## Introducing: FlowFuse Tables ![A screenshot of the new "Tables" view, now available in FlowFuse](./images/tables-ui-screenshot.png){data-zoomable} @@ -97,4 +102,4 @@ The quickest way to get started is with FlowFuse Cloud. ### Self-Hosted -Get FlowFuse running locally in under 30 minutes using [Docker](/docs/install/docker/) or [Kubernetes](/docs/install/kubernetes/). \ No newline at end of file +Get FlowFuse running locally in under 30 minutes using [Docker](/docs/install/docker/) or [Kubernetes](/docs/install/kubernetes/). From 8ae9963286825696a1a032f8aa982ebb6fa2de0d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:04:30 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 26/55] Update flowfuse-release-2-21.md --- src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md b/src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md index bb0ecb0578..d3ab0a4bf9 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: "FlowFuse 2.21: AI-Assisted SQL, Low-Code Custom Nodes, and Remote Instan subtitle: "Introducing FlowFuse Expert functionality in Tables to do natural language queries of your databases, Remote Instance observability to improve performance monitoring, Team Broker nodes to make MQTT even easier to work with, a new Energy Monitoring Blueprint, Annual Billing for Self-Service, AI-Generated Snapshot Summaries, and new subflow version control to provide low-code development of custom nodes." description: "FlowFuse 2.21 introduces AI-assisted SQL, low-code custom nodes, and remote instance performance insights for engineering teams." date: 2025-08-28 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["greg-stoutenburg"] image: /blog/2025/08/images/release-2.21.png tags: @@ -16,6 +17,10 @@ It's been a very busy release and we have many great new features available on F +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## Assistant Functionality in Tables Nodes ![Gif showing FlowFuse Expert in Tables](./images/tables.gif) _FlowFuse Expert in Tables recognizes table schema and turns natural language prompts into SQL queries_ @@ -98,4 +103,4 @@ The quickest way to get started is with FlowFuse Cloud. ### Self-Hosted -Get FlowFuse running locally in under 30 minutes using [Docker](/docs/install/docker/) or [Kubernetes](/docs/install/kubernetes/). \ No newline at end of file +Get FlowFuse running locally in under 30 minutes using [Docker](/docs/install/docker/) or [Kubernetes](/docs/install/kubernetes/). From ede31e165abb13be537ddd9d8dbb3b0c954235f6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:05:06 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 27/55] Update flowfuse-release-2-24.md --- src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md b/src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md index d04ccc05c5..603ccc4f28 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: "FlowFuse 2.24: FlowFuse Expert in the Node-RED Editor, Scheduled Updates subtitle: "FlowFuse 2.24: FlowFuse Expert in the Node-RED Editor, Scheduled Updates, Simpler Edge Device Addition, Store and Forward Blueprint, and what's next!" description: "FlowFuse 2.24: FlowFuse Expert in the Node-RED Editor, Scheduled Updates, Simpler Edge Device Addition, Store and Forward Blueprint, and what's next!" date: 2025-11-20 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["greg-stoutenburg"] image: /blog/2025/11/images/2.24-release.png video: cYwa08W-2eI @@ -17,6 +18,10 @@ This release unlocks several new abilities for our users, speeding your developm +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## FlowFuse Expert ![Image of FlowFuse Expert UI](./images/ff-expert-ui.png) _[FlowFuse Expert UI]_ From ae4ffb2b25ab60a20043d9b072f9aae28351e11b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:05:26 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 28/55] Update MQTT announcement with lastUpdated and product info Added lastUpdated field and product offerings note to the MQTT announcement. --- src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md b/src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md index 20e1471f4d..653a8deae7 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: "MQTT Service Now Available on FlowFuse" subtitle: We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for FlowFuse, we now offer our very own MQTT service, built-in and ready to use with your Node-RED applications. description: "FlowFuse now offers its own built-in MQTT service, ready to use with your Node-RED applications right out of the box today." date: 2024-10-31 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["joe-pavitt"] image: /blog/2024/10/images/ff-mqtt.png tags: @@ -17,6 +18,10 @@ In our [recent product update](/blog/2024/10/flowfuse-release-2-10) we have adde +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + The MQTT Service is available now on [FlowFuse Cloud](https://app.flowfuse.com/account/create/). FlowFuse permits you to setup your own secure clients to begin publishing and subscribing to your own topics. You can now use FlowFuse to manage your own MQTT Clients alongside your Node-RED instances, making it easier to build full-stack, event-driven applications within FlowFuse. @@ -83,4 +88,4 @@ Each client that you create can be constrained in two ways: - **Action**: You can limit clients to whether than can _only_ subscribe, _only_ publish, or conduct both actions. - **Topic**: You can control which topics a given client can interact with. -These constraints are particularly useful to ensure security throughout your MQTT network, and to ensure that data is only being sent and received by the correct components. \ No newline at end of file +These constraints are particularly useful to ensure security throughout your MQTT network, and to ensure that data is only being sent and received by the correct components. From 33f75b9480ffb55acac81e08c6f83a25ae6df03a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:05:49 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 29/55] Update FlowFuse 1.11 release notes Added lastUpdated date and promotional note about FlowFuse products. --- src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md | 6 ++++++ 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md b/src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md index 264130ead0..a9d991ccdc 100644 --- a/src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md +++ b/src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: FlowFuse 1.11 makes it easier to get started with FlowFuse and Node-RED subtitle: Our latest release includes a new starter tier for FlowFuse Cloud, Personal Access Tokens for API access and improvements to device management. description: 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. date: 2023-08-31 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["ian-skerrett"] image: /blog/2023/08/images/release-1-11-graphic.png tags: @@ -14,6 +15,11 @@ tags: FlowFuse 1.11 introduces a new starter tier for FlowFuse Cloud that makes it easier to get started with FlowFuse and Node-RED. + +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## New FlowFuse Cloud Starter Tier [#2328](https://github.com/FlowFuse/flowfuse/issues/2328) It is now easier for Node-RED developers to get started with FlowFuse and Node-RED. The new starter tier allows developers to use two Node-RED instances and two remote device deployments. Ideal for creating proof of concepts or running a home automation system with Node-RED. From f75082cadacd9d1b3093a089c3d8ae454865bdef Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:06:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 30/55] Update community-news-09.md --- src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md b/src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md index ed3313fd56..75c95e70d7 100644 --- a/src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md +++ b/src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: Community News September 2023 subtitle: Your monthly update for the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities description: "A roundup of September 2023 news from the FlowFuse and Node-RED communities, covering platform updates and community highlights." date: 2023-09-09 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["ian-skerrett"] image: "/images/blog/community-news.jpeg" tags: @@ -18,6 +19,10 @@ The big news this month is that [FlowForge is now FlowFuse](/blog/2023/08/flowfo +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ## New Releases * Node-RED 3.1 has been [released](https://nodered.org/blog/2023/09/06/version-3-1-released). Among the changes are Mermaid chart support, locking flows, and much more. From 6dd108236293176287b9780d9aa12505acedce2d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:06:41 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 31/55] Update dashboard-multi-tenancy.md --- src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md b/src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md index 02d5c44034..e44eed1825 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md @@ -3,6 +3,7 @@ title: Multi-Tenancy available for everyone with FlowFuse's Dashboard 2.0 subtitle: With a recent update in Node-RED Dashboard 2.0, we've made some significant changes to the multi-tenancy feature set. Discover what's new and how it can benefit your projects. description: "With a recent Dashboard 2.0 update, discover what's new in multi-tenancy and how it can benefit your team's ongoing projects." date: 2024-06-21 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["joe-pavitt"] image: /blog/2024/06/images/tile-dashboard-2-multi-tenancy.png tags: @@ -22,6 +23,10 @@ Having taken that feedback on board, we've made some significant changes to how +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + A quick summary of the changes are as follows: - **Socket constraints moved to core Dashboard:** The ability to constrain communications to a specific client (using the `msg._client.socketId`) has been moved to the core of Dashboard 2.0, and is no longer a feature of the FlowFuse User Addon. As such, it's available to _all_ users, for _all_ node types. @@ -101,4 +106,4 @@ A huge thanks to Fred Loucks ([@fullmetal-fred](https://github.com/fullmetal-fre ## Build Multi Tenant Dashboards with FlowFuse Cloud -Start by following our [Getting Started Guide](https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/user/multi-tenancy.html#building-multi-tenant-dashboards). \ No newline at end of file +Start by following our [Getting Started Guide](https://dashboard.flowfuse.com/user/multi-tenancy.html#building-multi-tenant-dashboards). From 025ff250797533b3a0bf9a15aa35108b9f9838a6 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:07:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 32/55] Update team-to-pro-plan-rename.md --- src/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md b/src/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md index a8e8a80f1c..570d586800 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md +++ b/src/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md @@ -2,11 +2,16 @@ title: "Team Plan Renamed to Pro Plan" description: "The Team tier has been renamed to Pro tier to better reflect the plan's capabilities and target audience" date: 2025-08-04 12:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["greg-stoutenburg"] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + We've renamed our Team tier to Pro tier to better reflect what it's truly designed for: using Node-RED professionally to build applications, replace and augment software in your organization, and scale professional Node-RED deployments. The Pro plan empowers developers and engineers to move beyond collaboration and into production-ready industrial applications that optimize operations and drive real business value. @@ -17,4 +22,4 @@ What's new: - A name that better represents professional Node-RED application development - Clearer positioning for organizations ready to scale their Node-RED implementations -Ready to build professional Node-RED applications? [Get started with Pro]({% include "sign-up-url.njk" %}) or [contact us](/contact-us) to learn more. \ No newline at end of file +Ready to build professional Node-RED applications? [Get started with Pro]({% include "sign-up-url.njk" %}) or [contact us](/contact-us) to learn more. From 200c6eb252f5ce39cd3d36e01a776aa33d070dda Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:07:27 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 33/55] Update free-tier.md --- src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md b/src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md index db93d8a56e..ecb03aad2b 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md +++ b/src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md @@ -2,15 +2,20 @@ title: Free Tier now more accessible to all description: Signing up to our Free Tier no longer requires a credit card date: 2025-03-06 12:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ['nick-oleary'] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + We introduced the Free tier on FlowFuse Cloud [back in December](/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12/). This allows you to manage two remote instances using the FlowFuse Device Agent completely free of charge. Since its launch we had many users sign-up and start connecting their remote instances to the platform. We've also had feedback on the fact it required you to enter credit card details to get fully set up. We're please to announce that, as of today, you no longer need a credit card to sign-up to our Free tier - you can jump straight into getting your remote instances connected. -Check out the [original announcement blog post](/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12/) on how to get started with the Free tier. \ No newline at end of file +Check out the [original announcement blog post](/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12/) on how to get started with the Free tier. From ac3f9d12a7c5a55c9cf6d79cca6544b76070bc3a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:07:58 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 34/55] Update free-tier-onboarding.md --- src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md b/src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md index 77204dd0aa..3f14030e68 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md +++ b/src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md @@ -2,14 +2,19 @@ title: New Onboarding Tour for Free Tier Users description: For new, free-tier users on FlowFuse Cloud, we have a new onboarding tour to help you get started date: 2025-01-07 14:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["joe-pavitt"] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + ![Screenshot from the new onboarding tour for "Free" tier FlowFuse Cloud users](./images/free-tier-onboarding.png){data-zoomable} _Screenshot from the new onboarding tour for "Free" tier FlowFuse Cloud users_ Following from our new "Free" tier on FlowFuse Cloud, we've also published a new onboarding tour to help users get started with their new team. -This tour will guide you through the process of setting up your first Remote Instance, and show you how to access your Node-RED instance through FlowFuse Cloud, using the remote access tools. \ No newline at end of file +This tour will guide you through the process of setting up your first Remote Instance, and show you how to access your Node-RED instance through FlowFuse Cloud, using the remote access tools. From 511c4fc2c6b18a1df9327b7479e01fc95c16fffb Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:08:55 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 35/55] Update pricing-change.md --- src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md b/src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md index 09a62c1a91..ef5903615c 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md +++ b/src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md @@ -2,11 +2,16 @@ title: Pricing change Enterprise & Teams Tier description: FlowFuse Cloud updates pricing for Enterprise and Teams tiers, effective immediately, with options tailored to varying instance needs. date: 2024-04-03 13:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["marian-demme"] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + We're updating our pricing model for the Enterprise and Teams tiers on FlowFuse Cloud, with changes taking effect immediately. All information is available on our [pricing page](/pricing/). The new pricing scheme is as follows: @@ -18,4 +23,4 @@ We are also pleased to offer volume discounts. For more details, please [contact ## Important Note for Existing Teams -Teams that are currently subscribed to any tier and are using Instances will continue to be billed according to the previous pricing structure. Customers who have separate contracts with us will not be affected by these changes. \ No newline at end of file +Teams that are currently subscribed to any tier and are using Instances will continue to be billed according to the previous pricing structure. Customers who have separate contracts with us will not be affected by these changes. From f782530e9fbb2c0ecf115ff511e3bf3419c9ea9b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:09:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 36/55] Revise device pricing and introduce new products Updated device pricing structure and added product information. --- src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md b/src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md index 0584db761f..9f0500861d 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md +++ b/src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md @@ -2,11 +2,16 @@ title: Pricing change for Devices description: "FlowFuse Cloud introduces a simplified pricing structure: Devices are now priced at $25 each for Teams Tier and $50 each for Enterprise Tier." date: 2024-02-09 13:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["marian-demme"] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + Starting today, we have introduced a simplification of the pricing structure for devices on FlowFuse Cloud, effective immediately. All information is available on our [pricing page](/pricing/). The new pricing scheme is as follows: - Starter Tier: No change @@ -18,4 +23,4 @@ We are also pleased to offer volume discounts. For more details, please [contact ## Important Note for Existing Teams If a team currently in either tier already has devices (or has had devices in the past), any additions or removals of devices will be billed according to the previous pricing structure. -For teams without any prior device history, the addition of devices will be billed at the new rates. \ No newline at end of file +For teams without any prior device history, the addition of devices will be billed at the new rates. From 1d6f9145abb38ef96ba2872586239a7ab05c3723 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:09:50 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 37/55] Add certified nodes update to changelog FlowFuse introduces certified nodes with security measures and support for enhanced workflow efficiency. The update includes details on product offerings and quality assurance for certified nodes. --- src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md b/src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md index b3526a7361..d0f301be0e 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md +++ b/src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md @@ -2,11 +2,16 @@ title: Certified Nodes description: "FlowFuse now offers certified nodes: tested with proactive security measures to ensure system integrity and reliability, enhancing workflow efficiency and security." date: 2023-10-26 12:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["marian-demme"] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + Teams Tier customers can now leverage a curated selection of certfied Node-RED nodes, enhancing workflow efficiency and security. - Quality Assurance: Each certified node undergoes testing, ensuring it's free from harmful components, aligning with our commitment to reliability. - Proactive Security Measures: While prioritizing immediate resolutions for detected vulnerabilities, we maintain the discretion to revoke a node's certified status, ensuring system integrity. Affected customers will receive prompt notifications. @@ -15,4 +20,4 @@ Teams Tier customers can now leverage a curated selection of certfied Node-RED n How? You can find all certified nodes in your Node-RED palette manager or on the [dedicated page](/integrations/?certified=1) on our website. -![Certified Nodes Screenshot](./images/certified-nodes.png) \ No newline at end of file +![Certified Nodes Screenshot](./images/certified-nodes.png) From 1a116d7773e1a3d0cf2899ceb060a8c2599cbd36 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:10:08 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 38/55] Update introduction-enterprise-tier.md --- src/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md b/src/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md index ee9abcc6b2..51d00a9eba 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md +++ b/src/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md @@ -2,11 +2,16 @@ title: Introducing the Enterprise Tier description: 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. date: 2023-09-28 12:00:00.1 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["marian-demme"] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + We are excited to officially announce the implementation and introduction of our new Enterprise Tier. Starting today, all FlowFuse Cloud customers have the option to upgrade their tier directly through **Team Settings** -> **Danger** -> **Change Team Type**. For those who self-host FlowFuse, the differentiation between the Enterprise and Teams Tiers is now available as well, via license type. -Comprehensive details about the features included in each tier can be found on our [pricing page](/pricing/). \ No newline at end of file +Comprehensive details about the features included in each tier can be found on our [pricing page](/pricing/). From cf25190bbd2c6445b3e1deb629f140c8b6a48713 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:10:32 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 39/55] Update changelog with devices integration details Added details about integrating devices into DevOps Pipelines and introduced new FlowFuse products. --- src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md | 8 +++++++- 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md b/src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md index 8cf97ab19e..8d715c367a 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md +++ b/src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md @@ -2,12 +2,18 @@ title: Devices in DevOps Pipelines description: "FlowFuse's latest update: Devices can now integrate into DevOps Pipelines, enhancing management flexibility and efficiency" date: 2023-11-23 12:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["marian-demme"] tags: - changelog --- + +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + Building on our [previous release](/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release/#usability-improvements-to-device-management-%232294) that enabled the management of devices independently of instances. Now, the integration of individual devices into DevOps Pipelines is possible. This update marks a significant step towards more flexible and efficient device management within FlowFuse. In our ongoing efforts, we are also developing features to group devices, aiming to streamline and improve the overall device management experience. ![Devices in DevOps Pipelines](./images/devices-in-pipelines.png) -Devices in DevOps Pipelines are available for every customer who has access to DevOps Pipelines. This includes all Cloud customers and those from the Pro Tier onwards for our self-hosted version. \ No newline at end of file +Devices in DevOps Pipelines are available for every customer who has access to DevOps Pipelines. This includes all Cloud customers and those from the Pro Tier onwards for our self-hosted version. From 965dd35b2a899906082dffc6a94d5fba3b1e417e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:10:57 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 40/55] Update changelog for email alerting feature Added details about email alerts for Audit Log events and updated product offerings. --- src/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md b/src/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md index 64050c78ce..203e29c0f9 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md +++ b/src/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md @@ -2,11 +2,16 @@ title: Email Alerts for Audit Log Events description: "FlowFuse update: Now receive email alerts for Audit Log events, ensuring timely notifications for Node-RED instance crashes." date: 2023-12-21 12:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ["marian-demme"] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + The newly introduced feature offers email notifications tied to particular Audit log events, available to all users with Pro Tier access or higher. This feature is designed to facilitate immediate notification and action in response to Node-RED Instance crashes. For detailed information and guidance on this functionality, please refer to our [documentation](/docs/user/instance-settings/#alerts). ![](./images/alerts.png) From 4b706ffb16748ef5146e83a7e5b99ec3a44c0932 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:11:12 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 41/55] Update scheduled-maintenance.md --- src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md | 7 ++++++- 1 file changed, 6 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md b/src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md index 25938aed9c..6cf4c85c47 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md +++ b/src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md @@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ title: Scheduled Maintenance Mode description: Schedule time and day of the week to apply Node-RED updates date: 2025-12-19 12:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ['ben-hardill'] tags: - changelog @@ -9,6 +10,10 @@ issues: - "https://github.com/FlowFuse/flowfuse/issues/5554" --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + Included in the FlowFuse 2.25.0 release is the ability to schedule times and days of the week for Hosted Node-RED instances to upgrade to the latest available version. @@ -28,4 +33,4 @@ FlowFuse Cloud Starter Tier users will have this enabled by default and it will at weekends. ![TeamType Scheduled Maintenance Settings](./images/scheduled-maintenance-admin.png) -_TeamType Scheduled Maintenance Settings_ \ No newline at end of file +_TeamType Scheduled Maintenance Settings_ From 851071cbf9f20726859bcb439b86cbe634d6de4c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:11:58 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 42/55] Update march-scheduled-maintenance.md --- src/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md b/src/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md index f19284876b..dc17a283aa 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md +++ b/src/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md @@ -2,11 +2,16 @@ title: "Updated: Upcoming Scheduled Server Maintenance on March 28th, 2026" description: Keeping the FlowFuse Cloud up to date with critical server maintenance. date: 2026-03-12 12:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ['nick-oleary'] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain our infrastructure, we need to update some of our servers that host Node-RED instances. This will require restarting any hosted Node-RED instances running on those servers, leading to a short downtime whilst they restart. Remote instances on the edge are unaffected. From 072f7894f606f2bc2ca896453da6ae4ee742a00e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:12:20 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 43/55] Update July scheduled maintenance details Added details about upcoming server maintenance and product updates. --- src/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/src/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md b/src/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md index 0b9dbada20..75e601815c 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md +++ b/src/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md @@ -2,11 +2,16 @@ title: "Updated: Upcoming Scheduled Server Maintenance on July 11th, 2026" description: Keeping the FlowFuse Cloud up to date with critical server maintenance. date: 2026-06-15 12:00:00.0 +lastUpdated: 2026-08-13 authors: ['nick-oleary'] tags: - changelog --- +::note +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +:: + As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain our infrastructure, we need to update some of our servers that host Node-RED instances. This will require restarting any hosted Node-RED instances running on those servers, leading to a short downtime whilst they restart. Remote instances on the edge are unaffected. From e595baa37c936319e7560c6f864c9296c0529123 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Yndira-E Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:58:35 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 44/55] Deduplicate product-update note into a component --- nuxt/components/content/ProductUpdateNote.vue | 17 +++++++++++++++++ src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md | 3 +-- .../2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md | 3 +-- ...o-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md | 3 +-- .../interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md | 3 +-- src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md | 3 +-- .../2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md | 3 +-- src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md | 3 +-- src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md | 3 +-- .../2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md | 3 +-- src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md | 3 +-- src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md | 3 +-- src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md | 3 +-- src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md | 3 +-- .../2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md | 3 +-- src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md | 3 +-- .../2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md | 3 +-- .../2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md | 3 +-- src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md | 6 +++--- 33 files changed, 51 insertions(+), 65 deletions(-) create mode 100644 nuxt/components/content/ProductUpdateNote.vue diff --git a/nuxt/components/content/ProductUpdateNote.vue b/nuxt/components/content/ProductUpdateNote.vue new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..b338f53805 --- /dev/null +++ b/nuxt/components/content/ProductUpdateNote.vue @@ -0,0 +1,17 @@ + + + diff --git a/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md b/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md index ad5f76bd70..503c2cd391 100644 --- a/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md +++ b/src/blog/2023/07/influxdb-historical-data.md @@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ Every new dashboard is met with the fast-following request, “can we save this -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: Edge devices are often polling sensors at regular intervals and are a perfect candidate to be paired with a database purpose-built for time-series data, like InfluxDB. Let’s capture some data, create a live chart, store the data, and then create a GUI for retrieving the data. diff --git a/src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md b/src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md index a9d991ccdc..ba4c20de10 100644 --- a/src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md +++ b/src/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release.md @@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ FlowFuse 1.11 introduces a new starter tier for FlowFuse Cloud that makes it eas -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ## New FlowFuse Cloud Starter Tier [#2328](https://github.com/FlowFuse/flowfuse/issues/2328) diff --git a/src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md b/src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md index 75c95e70d7..5a46127607 100644 --- a/src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md +++ b/src/blog/2023/09/community-news-09.md @@ -19,8 +19,7 @@ The big news this month is that [FlowForge is now FlowFuse](/blog/2023/08/flowfo -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ## New Releases diff --git a/src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md b/src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md index e44eed1825..8e17335c0b 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/06/dashboard-multi-tenancy.md @@ -23,8 +23,7 @@ Having taken that feedback on board, we've made some significant changes to how -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: A quick summary of the changes are as follows: diff --git a/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md b/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md index 60594179c1..af62446b49 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/06/how-to-use-mqtt-in-node-red.md @@ -61,8 +61,7 @@ MQTT handles the messaging layer for most IoT deployments. Node-RED provides bui -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: This guide walks through the configuration steps and common patterns you'll need for working implementations. diff --git a/src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md b/src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md index 653a8deae7..0272c42d7d 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/10/announcement-mqtt-broker.md @@ -18,8 +18,7 @@ In our [recent product update](/blog/2024/10/flowfuse-release-2-10) we have adde -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: The MQTT Service is available now on [FlowFuse Cloud](https://app.flowfuse.com/account/create/). FlowFuse permits you to setup your own secure clients to begin publishing and subscribing to your own topics. diff --git a/src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md b/src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md index 0679e37926..0f0d0896e2 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12.md @@ -40,8 +40,7 @@ The new Free plan on FlowFuse Cloud will allow you to manage two remote instance -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: FlowFuse is an industrial data platform that enables engineers to build, manage, scale, and secure their Node-RED solutions for digitalizing processes and operations. More fundamentally though, it's a great platform to manage multiple instances of Node-RED. diff --git a/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md b/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md index 8c716090c8..c7c9890f38 100644 --- a/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md +++ b/src/blog/2024/12/publishing-modbus-data-to-uns.md @@ -38,8 +38,7 @@ Converting Modbus to MQTT unlocks the value trapped in legacy industrial equipme -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: We've built Modbus to MQTT bridges for manufacturing plants ranging from small production lines to enterprise-scale facilities, and the root problem is always the same protocol mismatch. Modbus requires a master-slave architecture with polling, one device requests data, another responds. MQTT enables publish-subscribe messaging, devices push data to a central broker where any authorized application can subscribe. These are fundamentally incompatible communication patterns. diff --git a/src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md b/src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md index f005936caa..bc648f4a3d 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/01/flowfuse-release-2-13.md @@ -15,8 +15,7 @@ Happy New Year everyone! We're back with another release of FlowFuse, and whilst -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ## Hosted & Remote Instances diff --git a/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md b/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md index bb5d2e2989..ff7b9fc31d 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/01/how-to-choose-right-iot-device-management-tool.md @@ -18,8 +18,7 @@ With more devices being connected across industrial environments, managing them -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: This guide will take you through the key features and considerations to keep in mind when choosing IIoT device management software. Whether you’re just starting out with IIoT or looking to improve your current setup, we’ve got some helpful insights to point you in the right direction. diff --git a/src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md b/src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md index 2d847d6f08..092ac9940d 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/02/flowfuse-release-2-14.md @@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ This release is full of highlights, which we’ll break down into two key areas -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ## MQTT Experience in FlowFuse diff --git a/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md b/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md index df599bb6b9..622d49b6c6 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/02/interacting-with-arduino-using-node-red.md @@ -16,8 +16,7 @@ Arduino is a popular open-source platform that lets you build cool electronics p -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: In this guide, I’ll show you how to control and automate your Arduino remotely using Node-RED and FlowFuse, all without writing any code. We’ll use the Firmata protocol to make it easy to send commands and get data from your Arduino. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a simple automation setup that you can control from anywhere. Just keep in mind, the Arduino will need to be connected to the device running Node-RED! diff --git a/src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md b/src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md index 8b74b2f1b9..5123eaf0c2 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/03/flowfuse-release-2-15.md @@ -19,8 +19,7 @@ Our three focal points for the latest release of FlowFuse have been: -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ## Custom Node Catalogues diff --git a/src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md b/src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md index 29989e062c..c6fb99d872 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-release-2-20.md @@ -17,8 +17,7 @@ This release represents a major leap forward in FlowFuse's data management and A -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ## Introducing: FlowFuse Tables diff --git a/src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md b/src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md index e46186738e..a2bb2d12ea 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/08/annual_billing.md @@ -15,8 +15,7 @@ We're excited to announce that FlowFuse customers can now choose annual billing -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ## How Annual Billing Works diff --git a/src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md b/src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md index d3ab0a4bf9..2f4a889585 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/08/flowfuse-release-2-21.md @@ -17,8 +17,7 @@ It's been a very busy release and we have many great new features available on F -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ## Assistant Functionality in Tables Nodes diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 5a9fe225de..a6f9d2c8de 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -69,8 +69,7 @@ Getting PLC data into systems where it can be monitored, analyzed, and acted upo -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: The protocol itself is simple. But implementation in a real factory, with actual PLCs and production networks, is where things fall apart. Costs pile up, timelines drag on, and you end up needing expertise that's hard to find. diff --git a/src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md b/src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md index 603ccc4f28..70f16ee8e0 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/11/flowfuse-release-2-24.md @@ -18,8 +18,7 @@ This release unlocks several new abilities for our users, speeding your developm -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ## FlowFuse Expert diff --git a/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md b/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md index 3168f855ae..349ae71a9f 100644 --- a/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md +++ b/src/blog/2026/02/mqtt-influxdb-tutorial.md @@ -59,8 +59,7 @@ An MQTT to InfluxDB is one of the most common and most critical pipelines in IIo -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: The typical approach is a custom Python script that subscribes to the broker, parses the payload, and writes to InfluxDB. It works until a sensor changes its payload format, or the script quietly dies over a weekend and nobody notices until Monday. Now you're debugging a process nobody else fully understands, with no visibility into what failed or when. Others stitch together multiple tools, each with its own config, its own failure modes, and its own logs to dig through at 2am. The complexity ends up hidden in places that are hard to see, hard to debug, and hard to hand off. diff --git a/src/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md b/src/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md index 51d00a9eba..1a0a3e3026 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md +++ b/src/changelog/2023/09/introduction-enterprise-tier.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: We are excited to officially announce the implementation and introduction of our new Enterprise Tier. Starting today, all FlowFuse Cloud customers have the option to upgrade their tier directly through **Team Settings** -> **Danger** -> **Change Team Type**. For those who self-host FlowFuse, the differentiation between the Enterprise and Teams Tiers is now available as well, via license type. diff --git a/src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md b/src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md index d0f301be0e..5c154d1053 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md +++ b/src/changelog/2023/10/certified-nodes.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: Teams Tier customers can now leverage a curated selection of certfied Node-RED nodes, enhancing workflow efficiency and security. diff --git a/src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md b/src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md index 8d715c367a..0c1e26b10e 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md +++ b/src/changelog/2023/11/devices-in-pipelines.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: Building on our [previous release](/blog/2023/08/flowfuse-1-11-release/#usability-improvements-to-device-management-%232294) that enabled the management of devices independently of instances. Now, the integration of individual devices into DevOps Pipelines is possible. This update marks a significant step towards more flexible and efficient device management within FlowFuse. In our ongoing efforts, we are also developing features to group devices, aiming to streamline and improve the overall device management experience. diff --git a/src/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md b/src/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md index 203e29c0f9..418fb1eb07 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md +++ b/src/changelog/2023/12/email-alerting-node-red-crash.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: The newly introduced feature offers email notifications tied to particular Audit log events, available to all users with Pro Tier access or higher. This feature is designed to facilitate immediate notification and action in response to Node-RED Instance crashes. For detailed information and guidance on this functionality, please refer to our [documentation](/docs/user/instance-settings/#alerts). diff --git a/src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md b/src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md index 9f0500861d..a2fc8d34ca 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md +++ b/src/changelog/2024/02/device-pricing-change.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: Starting today, we have introduced a simplification of the pricing structure for devices on FlowFuse Cloud, effective immediately. All information is available on our [pricing page](/pricing/). diff --git a/src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md b/src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md index ef5903615c..a5bdee0de5 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md +++ b/src/changelog/2024/04/pricing-change.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: We're updating our pricing model for the Enterprise and Teams tiers on FlowFuse Cloud, with changes taking effect immediately. All information is available on our [pricing page](/pricing/). diff --git a/src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md b/src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md index 3f14030e68..66e4f40632 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md +++ b/src/changelog/2025/01/free-tier-onboarding.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: ![Screenshot from the new onboarding tour for "Free" tier FlowFuse Cloud users](./images/free-tier-onboarding.png){data-zoomable} diff --git a/src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md b/src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md index ecb03aad2b..51d7548593 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md +++ b/src/changelog/2025/03/free-tier.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: We introduced the Free tier on FlowFuse Cloud [back in December](/blog/2024/12/flowfuse-release-2-12/). This allows you to manage two remote instances using the FlowFuse Device Agent completely free of charge. diff --git a/src/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md b/src/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md index 570d586800..df8e9168bb 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md +++ b/src/changelog/2025/07/team-to-pro-plan-rename.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: We've renamed our Team tier to Pro tier to better reflect what it's truly designed for: using Node-RED professionally to build applications, replace and augment software in your organization, and scale professional Node-RED deployments. diff --git a/src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md b/src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md index 6cf4c85c47..fc47ffa9fc 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md +++ b/src/changelog/2025/12/scheduled-maintenance.md @@ -10,8 +10,7 @@ issues: - "https://github.com/FlowFuse/flowfuse/issues/5554" --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: Included in the FlowFuse 2.25.0 release is the ability to schedule times and days of the diff --git a/src/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md b/src/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md index dc17a283aa..7291ca08d1 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md +++ b/src/changelog/2026/03/march-scheduled-maintenance.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain our infrastructure, we need to update some of our servers that host Node-RED instances. diff --git a/src/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md b/src/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md index 75e601815c..a7a6c67194 100644 --- a/src/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md +++ b/src/changelog/2026/06/july-scheduled-maintenance.md @@ -8,8 +8,7 @@ tags: - changelog --- -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +::product-update-note :: As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain our infrastructure, we need to update some of our servers that host Node-RED instances. diff --git a/src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md b/src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md index c5403be843..540c7b3739 100644 --- a/src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md +++ b/src/node-red/hardware/armxy-bl340.md @@ -25,9 +25,9 @@ The BLIIOT ARMxy BL340 is a high-performance single-board computer designed for Integrating this powerful hardware with FlowFuse not only enhances its capabilities but also simplifies the management and deployment process. -::note -Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](https://flowfuse.com/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](https://flowfuse.com/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](https://flowfuse.com/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. -:: +{% note %} +Exciting Update! FlowFuse is now available as three different products: [FlowFuse Edge for OT teams](/product/edge/), [FlowFuse Hub for IT teams](/product/hub/), and [FlowFuse Fleet](/product/fleet/) for managing devices at scale. Visit the [FlowFuse Product Page](/product/) to learn how the platform enables you to build and manage industrial apps at scale. +{% endnote %} ## Prerequisites From 82243dfff78ce60020cd9175daa770bd5edae9ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:50:50 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 45/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index a6f9d2c8de..bae3d0d0d9 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -117,7 +117,7 @@ The Node-RED ecosystem that powers FlowFuse offers comprehensive tocol support. - `node-red-contrib-s7` – Siemens S7-300/400/1200/1500 - `node-red-contrib-opcua` – OPC UA servers - `node-red-contrib-cip-ethernet-ip` – Allen-Bradley PLCs -- `node-red-contrib-mctocol` – Mitsubishi PLCs +- `node-red-contrib-mcprotocol` – Mitsubishi PLCs - `node-red-contrib-omron-fins` – Omron PLCs - and many more From e86b0444ab30174243e2109cc1e8a08ba4f7c18c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:00 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 46/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index bae3d0d0d9..535d692d88 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -121,7 +121,7 @@ The Node-RED ecosystem that powers FlowFuse offers comprehensive tocol support. - `node-red-contrib-omron-fins` – Omron PLCs - and many more -Adding a tocol node to your FlowFuse instance takes just a few clicks. Open the palette manager from the hamburger menu, select **Manage palette**, go to the **Install** tab, and search for the node you need. +Adding a protocol node to your FlowFuse instance takes just a few clicks. Open the palette manager from the hamburger menu, select **Manage palette**, go to the **Install** tab, and search for the node you need. ## Convincing the IT Team From f2cdcf0ca494fcf36bde6a325f81ce01e5209ac7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:16 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 47/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 535d692d88..c6525968fd 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -127,7 +127,7 @@ Adding a protocol node to your FlowFuse instance takes just a few clicks. Open t When talking to people in the IIoT community, one recurring challenge always comes up, **convincing the IT team**. -Traditional industrial gateways require inbound connections from the cloud. This means opening specific ports in your firewall, creating security exceptions, and giving external systems a pathway into your duction network. IT security teams push back on this, and rightly so. Inbound connections expand your attack surface and violate the principle of defense in depth. +Traditional industrial gateways require inbound connections from the cloud. This means opening specific ports in your firewall, creating security exceptions, and giving external systems a pathway into your production network. IT security teams push back on this, and rightly so. Inbound connections expand your attack surface and violate the principle of defense in depth. FlowFuse solves this with an **edge-first architecture**. The Device Agent installs directly on hardware inside your factory network, a Raspberry Pi, an industrial PC, or even directly on supported PLCs. Once running, the agent initiates **outbound** connections to the FlowFuse platform using standard web tocols (HTTPS and WebSocket over port 443). All communication flows through this outbound connection. The platform never initiates connections back to your network. From 7c4c4ef43f53aead9da8236aee9460ab711a83c5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:22 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 48/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index c6525968fd..7eb2d6468a 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -129,7 +129,7 @@ When talking to people in the IIoT community, one recurring challenge always com Traditional industrial gateways require inbound connections from the cloud. This means opening specific ports in your firewall, creating security exceptions, and giving external systems a pathway into your production network. IT security teams push back on this, and rightly so. Inbound connections expand your attack surface and violate the principle of defense in depth. -FlowFuse solves this with an **edge-first architecture**. The Device Agent installs directly on hardware inside your factory network, a Raspberry Pi, an industrial PC, or even directly on supported PLCs. Once running, the agent initiates **outbound** connections to the FlowFuse platform using standard web tocols (HTTPS and WebSocket over port 443). All communication flows through this outbound connection. The platform never initiates connections back to your network. +FlowFuse solves this with an **edge-first architecture**. The Device Agent installs directly on hardware inside your factory network, a Raspberry Pi, an industrial PC, or even directly on supported PLCs. Once running, the agent initiates **outbound** connections to the FlowFuse platform using standard web protocols (HTTPS and WebSocket over port 443). All communication flows through this outbound connection. The platform never initiates connections back to your network. From a security standpoint, this changes everything. Your firewall configuration does not change. No new inbound rules. No DMZ setup. No VPN tunnels to maintain. From d5bdf4cbc5a845fd9d2bdb1f89b79234b96702fa Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:29 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 49/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 7eb2d6468a..201af30062 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -136,7 +136,7 @@ No new inbound rules. No DMZ setup. No VPN tunnels to maintain. The device agent behaves like any other business application making secure outbound HTTPS requests, something your network already allows. -For networks with xy servers, the agent supports standard xy configurations through environment variables. For air-gapped networks, you can pre-cache Node-RED modules and deploy without internet connectivity after the initial setup. +For networks with proxy servers, the agent supports standard proxy configurations through environment variables. For air-gapped networks, you can pre-cache Node-RED modules and deploy without internet connectivity after the initial setup. ## Step 2: Transform and Structure Your Data From f72d2060b23ce0433e95eb86b61776dc9be700b5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:35 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 50/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 201af30062..deda767a49 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -146,7 +146,7 @@ Now let's move to the next step. Raw PLC data needs reshaping before cloud trans Change nodes handle simple transformations without coding. They allow you to map fields, modify values, convert units, and add metadata using dropdowns and form fields. JSONata allows more advanced data manipulation directly within the Change node. -Plant engineers can work directly with these visual tools, no gramming required. +Plant engineers can work directly with these visual tools, no programming required. For example, suppose you are receiving a pressure sensor value as `msg.payload` but it lacks context. From a5e0643069e99005471320d937a767eddc6f7856 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:42 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 51/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index deda767a49..0a6919c500 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -159,7 +159,7 @@ You can use a **Change** node to: **Function Nodes for Custom Logic** -Function nodes vide full JavaScript access for complex requirements. Write custom logic, install npm packages, and access the complete JavaScript standard library when Change nodes and JSONata reach their limits. +Function nodes provide full JavaScript access for complex requirements. Write custom logic, install npm packages, and access the complete JavaScript standard library when Change nodes and JSONata reach their limits. *Tip: Use the [FlowFuse Expert](/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-ai-assistant-better-node-red-manufacturing/) to generate function nodes. Describe the transformation you need in plain English, and it will create the code for you. For best results, vide sample input data to ensure the output matches your requirements.* From 159ab168848185301ac66f293079a077d20e487f Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:51 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 52/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 0a6919c500..88037a2f41 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -161,7 +161,7 @@ You can use a **Change** node to: Function nodes provide full JavaScript access for complex requirements. Write custom logic, install npm packages, and access the complete JavaScript standard library when Change nodes and JSONata reach their limits. -*Tip: Use the [FlowFuse Expert](/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-ai-assistant-better-node-red-manufacturing/) to generate function nodes. Describe the transformation you need in plain English, and it will create the code for you. For best results, vide sample input data to ensure the output matches your requirements.* +*Tip: Use the [FlowFuse Expert](/blog/2025/07/flowfuse-ai-assistant-better-node-red-manufacturing/) to generate function nodes. Describe the transformation you need in plain English, and it will create the code for you. For best results, provide sample input data to ensure the output matches your requirements.* **Pre-built Community Nodes** From eb61f2a73a8018fa397bc164f7d91b485bfd42d0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:51:58 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 53/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 88037a2f41..a4b9219e30 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -167,7 +167,7 @@ Function nodes provide full JavaScript access for complex requirements. Write cu Before building custom solutions, check the palette manager. The Node-RED ecosystem includes thousands of nodes for data aggregation, statistical analysis, time-series buffering, and unit conversions. Many common transformation tasks already have ready-made solutions. -For example, a popular node I'm using in my demo for parsing and transforming data is `node-red-contrib-buffer-parser`. This node is especially useful when working with Modbus or PLC outputs, as it converts raw data into structured formats that can be easily cessed further. +For example, a popular node I'm using in my demo for parsing and transforming data is `node-red-contrib-buffer-parser`. This node is especially useful when working with Modbus or PLC outputs, as it converts raw data into structured formats that can be easily processed further. ## Step 3: Set Up MQTT with FlowFuse From 82c6ed95d60441bbd392bab02a34862a7858b868 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:52:05 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 54/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index a4b9219e30..7283214533 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -173,7 +173,7 @@ For example, a popular node I'm using in my demo for parsing and transforming da Most MQTT implementations require setting up a separate broker either paying for a managed service or hosting your own. FlowFuse includes a managed MQTT broker built directly into the platform, eliminating this extra step. -Traditional PLC-to-cloud setups typically involve several moving parts: edge gateways running tocol drivers, a separate MQTT broker (cloud-hosted or self-managed), and your destination cloud services. Each layer adds configuration work, licensing costs, and potential failure points. When data stops flowing, you end up troubleshooting across multiple systems to locate the issue. +Traditional PLC-to-cloud setups typically involve several moving parts: edge gateways running protocol drivers, a separate MQTT broker (cloud-hosted or self-managed), and your destination cloud services. Each layer adds configuration work, licensing costs, and potential failure points. When data stops flowing, you end up troubleshooting across multiple systems to locate the issue. FlowFuse consolidates those layers into a single integrated platform. It vides enterprise-grade features for management, scaling, deployment, and security, all handled by the FlowFuse infrastructure. You retain full control over configuration settings through a clean, intuitive interface, without needing to maintain multiple external systems. From b47dcdb5020847e711a117f8f3792624960106a4 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Kristopher Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:53:20 -0700 Subject: [PATCH 55/55] Update src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md Co-authored-by: sumit shinde ( Roni ) <110285294+sumitshinde-84@users.noreply.github.com> --- src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md index 7283214533..d4d4413794 100644 --- a/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md +++ b/src/blog/2025/10/plc-to-mqtt-using-flowfuse.md @@ -175,7 +175,7 @@ Most MQTT implementations require setting up a separate broker either paying for Traditional PLC-to-cloud setups typically involve several moving parts: edge gateways running protocol drivers, a separate MQTT broker (cloud-hosted or self-managed), and your destination cloud services. Each layer adds configuration work, licensing costs, and potential failure points. When data stops flowing, you end up troubleshooting across multiple systems to locate the issue. -FlowFuse consolidates those layers into a single integrated platform. It vides enterprise-grade features for management, scaling, deployment, and security, all handled by the FlowFuse infrastructure. You retain full control over configuration settings through a clean, intuitive interface, without needing to maintain multiple external systems. +FlowFuse consolidates those layers into a single integrated platform. It provides enterprise-grade features for management, scaling, deployment, and security, all handled by the FlowFuse infrastructure. You retain full control over configuration settings through a clean, intuitive interface, without needing to maintain multiple external systems. To use the FlowFuse MQTT broker, you'll need a FlowFuse Pro or higher-tier account. Once on the Pro plan, you can enable the managed MQTT service by navigating to the Broker section from the left sidebar and selecting FlowFuse Broker.