node-red-manager
Manage Node-RED instances via Admin API or CLI. Automate flow deployment, install nodes, and troubleshoot issues. Use when user wants to "build automation", "connect devices", or "fix node-red".
About this skill
This AI agent skill provides comprehensive capabilities for managing Node-RED instances, offering control over flows, nodes, and runtime settings. It enables users to automate complex deployments, maintain configurations, and perform administrative tasks without direct interaction with the Node-RED UI. The skill leverages Node-RED's Admin API or a CLI interface to execute commands for listing, deploying, updating, and deleting flows, as well as installing, enabling, disabling, and removing nodes. Beyond core management, the skill includes robust backup and restore functionalities, allowing users to secure their Node-RED projects and easily revert to previous states. It also provides access to runtime information like settings and diagnostics, crucial for monitoring and troubleshooting. By abstracting these operations into an agent skill, users can integrate Node-RED management into larger automation workflows, leveraging the AI agent's ability to interpret requests and execute precise commands.
Best use case
The primary use case is for developers, system administrators, or IoT enthusiasts who actively use Node-RED for automation, device connectivity, or data processing. It allows them to streamline their Node-RED development and maintenance workflows, automate deployment pipelines, and quickly resolve operational issues through a natural language interface facilitated by an AI agent. This is especially beneficial in environments where CI/CD for Node-RED is desired or remote management is critical.
Manage Node-RED instances via Admin API or CLI. Automate flow deployment, install nodes, and troubleshoot issues. Use when user wants to "build automation", "connect devices", or "fix node-red".
Users can expect Node-RED instances to be efficiently managed, flows deployed, nodes configured, and backups performed, all through agent-driven commands.
Practical example
Example input
Deploy the `watchdog.json` flow to my Node-RED instance and then list all installed nodes.
Example output
Flow 'watchdog.json' deployed successfully. Installed nodes: node-red-contrib-http-request, node-red-node-random.
When to use this skill
- To automate the deployment or updates of Node-RED flows.
- When troubleshooting Node-RED runtime issues or node conflicts.
- To programmatically backup and restore Node-RED configurations.
- For managing Node-RED nodes (install, update, remove) across instances.
When not to use this skill
- If you prefer exclusively using the Node-RED graphical user interface for all tasks.
- When you do not have administrative access or credentials for the target Node-RED instance.
- If your Node-RED instance is not accessible via a URL and API/CLI.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/node-red-manager/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How node-red-manager Compares
| Feature / Agent | node-red-manager | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | medium | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Manage Node-RED instances via Admin API or CLI. Automate flow deployment, install nodes, and troubleshoot issues. Use when user wants to "build automation", "connect devices", or "fix node-red".
How difficult is it to install?
The installation complexity is rated as medium. You can find the installation instructions above.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
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SKILL.md Source
# Node-RED Manager
## Setup
1. Copy `.env.example` to `.env`.
2. Set `NODE_RED_URL`, `NODE_RED_USERNAME`, and `NODE_RED_PASSWORD` in `.env`.
3. The script automatically handles dependencies on first run.
## Infrastructure
- **Stack Location**: `deployments/node-red`
- **Data Volume**: `deployments/node-red/data`
- **Docker Service**: `mema-node-red`
- **URL**: `https://flow.glassgallery.my.id`
## Usage
### Flow Management
```bash
# List all flows
scripts/nr list-flows
# Get specific flow by ID
scripts/nr get-flow <flow-id>
# Deploy flows from file
scripts/nr deploy --file assets/flows/watchdog.json
# Update specific flow
scripts/nr update-flow <flow-id> --file updated-flow.json
# Delete flow
scripts/nr delete-flow <flow-id>
# Get flow runtime state
scripts/nr get-flow-state
# Set flow runtime state
scripts/nr set-flow-state --file state.json
```
### Backup & Restore
```bash
# Backup all flows to file
scripts/nr backup
scripts/nr backup --output my-backup.json
# Restore flows from backup
scripts/nr restore node-red-backup-20260210_120000.json
```
### Node Management
```bash
# List installed nodes
scripts/nr list-nodes
# Install node module
scripts/nr install-node node-red-contrib-http-request
# Get node information
scripts/nr get-node node-red-contrib-http-request
# Enable/disable node
scripts/nr enable-node node-red-contrib-http-request
scripts/nr disable-node node-red-contrib-http-request
# Remove node
scripts/nr remove-node node-red-contrib-http-request
```
### Runtime Information
```bash
# Get runtime settings
scripts/nr get-settings
# Get runtime diagnostics
scripts/nr get-diagnostics
```
### Context Management
```bash
# Get context value
scripts/nr get-context flow my-key
scripts/nr get-context global shared-data
# Set context value
scripts/nr set-context flow my-key '"value"'
scripts/nr set-context global counter '42'
scripts/nr set-context global config '{"key": "value"}'
```
## Docker Operations
```bash
# Restart Node-RED
cd deployments/node-red && docker compose restart
# View logs
docker logs mema-node-red --tail 100
# Follow logs
docker logs -f mema-node-red
```
## Environment Variables
- `NODE_RED_URL`: Node-RED API endpoint (default: `http://localhost:1880`)
- `NODE_RED_USERNAME`: Admin username
- `NODE_RED_PASSWORD`: Admin password
Legacy variable names (`NR_URL`, `NR_USER`, `NR_PASS`) are supported for backward compatibility.
## API Reference
See `references/admin-api.md` for complete Admin API endpoint documentation.Related Skills
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