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You can then access Node-RED at <http://localhost:1880>.
Online documentation is available at <http://node-red.github.io/docs>.
Online documentation is available at <http://nodered.org/docs>.
## Installing individual node dependencies

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4. node red.js
5. Open <http://localhost:1880>
## Documentation
More documentation can be found [here](http://nodered.org/docs).
## Browser Support
The Node-RED editor runs in the browser. We routinely develop and test using
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### Creating new nodes
The plugin nature of Node-RED means anyone can create a new node to extend
its capabilities. Eventually, the nodes will be npm-installable, but we're not
there yet.
its capabilities.
We want to avoid duplication as that can lead to confusion. Many of our existing
nodes offer a starting point of functionality. If they are missing features,
we would rather extend them than add separate 'advanced' versions. But the key
to that approach is getting the UX right to not lose the simplicity.
We are also going to be quite selective over what nodes are included in the main
repository - enough to be useful, but not so many that new user is overwhelmed.
To contribute a new node, please raise a pull-request against the
`node-red-nodes` repository.
Eventually, the nodes will be npm-installable, but we're not there yet. We'll
also have some sort of registry of nodes to help with discoverability.
### Pull-Requests
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Contributor as well as the protection of IBM and its customers; it does not
change your rights to use your own Contributions for any other purpose.
We'll add some information on how to do this in the next few days.
Once you have created a pull-request, we'll provide a link to the appropriate
CLA document.
If you are an IBMer, please contact us directly as the contribution process is
slightly different.
## Authors