Question 1

Is node-red-dashboard still supported in 2024?

Accepted Answer

No, it's deprecated as announced in June 2024. The README states no new development will occur, and alternatives like Flowfuse Dashboard are recommended for production use.

Question 2

How to customize themes in node-red-dashboard?

Accepted Answer

Use the dashboard sidebar to select light, dark, or custom themes. CSS variables like --nr-dashboard-pageBackgroundColor can be overridden in ui_template nodes for deeper styling, as detailed in the theme section.

Question 3

node-red-dashboard vs UIBUILDER: which should I choose?

Accepted Answer

Choose node-red-dashboard only for legacy projects, as it's deprecated. UIBUILDER is a better alternative for new development, offering more flexibility and modern features, per the README's recommendation.

Question 4

Can I add custom icons to node-red-dashboard?

Accepted Answer

Yes, via built-in icon sets or external libraries like Iconify. Add a ui_template node with the Iconify script in the head section and use prefixes like 'iconify-', as explained in the icons section of the README.

Question 5

How to secure the dashboard with authentication?

Accepted Answer

Use the httpNodeAuth property in Node-RED's settings.js file, similar to other HTTP nodes. However, security may be compromised due to outdated Angular v1 dependencies, as noted in the README.

Question 6

Does node-red-dashboard work with multiple users independently?

Accepted Answer

No, it lacks true multi-user support. All connected clients share the same dashboard state, though some elements like notifications can be targeted per session using msg.socketid, as mentioned in the README.

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