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CMS & DOCUMENTATION
SELF-HOSTABLE
ACTIVELY MAINTAINED
FREE
Node-RED

NODE-RED

Node-RED is an open-source flow-based development tool for visual programming, empowering seamless integration of IoT devices, APIs, and services. Its browser-based editor enables rapid deployment of JavaScript workflows, built on a lightweight Node.js runtime for edge and cloud environments, with 5000+ extensible nodes.

GITHUB STARS
1.1k
+12% this month
FORKS
88
Active community
LAST PUSH
Apr 24, 2026
High momentum
WATCHERS
10
Tracking updates
LICENSE
GPL-3.0
Commercial use
**Node-RED** is a flow-based development tool that wires together hardware devices, APIs, and online services. It is built for developers who need to integrate IoT devices, APIs, and services. Node-RED runs on a lightweight Node.js runtime for edge and cloud environments.

High Performance

Built for speed and minimal overhead.

Self-hostable

Docker, Kubernetes, or bare metal

Developer Native

Programmable via any language workflow

SUPPORTED LANGUAGES

JavaScript
JavaScript
CSS
CSS
TypeScript
TypeScript
Handlebars
Handlebars
HTML
HTML
Dockerfile
Dockerfile
Shell
Shell
Procfile
Procfile

VISUAL INTERFACE

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The Quick Glance

Status
Active
Category
CMS & Documentation
Pricing
Free
Self-Hosted
Yes
Available on
Windows
macOS
Linux

Relative Standing — across 1,284 tools

STARS1.1k
Top 75% globally
FORKS88
Top 77% in Open Source
ACTIVITYLow
Top 76% Activity
WATCHERS10
Top 79% Community