node-red ☆

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Description:
Low-code programming for event-driven applications

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 4.1.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025

Links: Homepage | @NodeRED | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: iot automation visual-programming javascript home-automation

Install: brew install node-red

About:
Node-RED is a flow-based programming tool that provides a browser-based editor for wiring together hardware devices, APIs, and online services. It features a visual interface for building IoT workflows and a massive library of nodes for connecting various services. The platform is built on Node.js, making it highly extensible and suitable for home automation and industrial IoT solutions.

Key Features:

Visual flow editor for wiring hardware and software
Extensive library of community-contributed nodes
Built on Node.js for easy extensibility
Browser-based runtime for easy access

Use Cases:

Home automation and IoT device control
Prototyping API integrations and webhooks
Industrial IoT data processing and monitoring

Alternatives:

n8n – Self-hosted alternative with a focus on workflow automation and data processing.
IFTTT – Cloud-based service for simple applets, less flexible for complex logic.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm	4.1.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	58bfcd67
Oct 13, 2025 5:53pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	d4cf7832