Node-RED Dashboard 2 UI Scheduler

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Getting Started ​

Installation ​

  1. Open your Node-RED instance.
  2. Click the Menu (top right) → Manage palette.
  3. Go to the Install tab.
  4. Search for @cgjgh/node-red-dashboard-2-ui-scheduler.
  5. Click Install.

Option 2: NPM (Manual) ​

Run the following command in your Node-RED user directory (typically ~/.node-red):

bash
npm install @cgjgh/node-red-dashboard-2-ui-scheduler

NOTE

Ensure you are running Node.js 14+ and Node-RED 3.0+.

Basic Usage ​

Once installed, the ui-scheduler node will be available in your palette under the dashboard category.

1. Add the Node ​

Drag the ui-scheduler node into your flow.

2. Configure the Node ​

Double-click the node to open its properties:

  • Group: Select the Dashboard 2.0 group where the scheduler should appear.
  • Name: Give it a label (e.g., "Sprinkler Schedule").
  • Size: Adjust the widget dimensions if necessary.

3. Deploy ​

Click the Deploy button in Node-RED to save your changes.

Your First Schedule ​

Now that the node is deployed, open your Node-RED Dashboard (usually at /dashboard).

  1. Locate the generic scheduler widget.
  2. Click the + (Plus) icon in the top-right corner to open the creation dialog.
  3. Name your schedule (e.g., "Daily Light").
  4. Choose a Type (e.g., "Event" or "Timespan").
  5. Set the Time or Cron Expression.
  6. Click Save.

Adding a New Schedule

You should now see your schedule listed in the widget!