If I have programmed dead-loops in Node-RED and thus Node-RED does not start anymore, how can I save the flows before and then delete them on the system for Node-RED to start again?

Q

If I have programmed dead-loops in Node-RED and thus Node-RED does not start anymore, how can I save the flows before and then delete them on the system for Node-RED to start again?

A

When Node Red is dead or dead loops, perform following steps.

  • Backup flows.json file from web page
  • Delete flows.json file from web page
  • Restart (Stop > Start) Node-Red from web page Status->IoT->Flows. The LED "Active" indicates with green that the service is running. With gray that the service is stopped and with orange the service is in getting started but not finished yet.