# Node-RED

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## Description

Node-RED is a programming environment for the flow-based programming approach, which is especially popular in IoT environments. By installing Node-RED on powerIO devices, they can be transformed into powerful tools for building automation and as IoT controllers. The flow-based programming environment enables intuitive, graphical configuration of automation processes and the integration of a wide variety of systems and devices.

## Quick Start

1. [Download here](/hub/downloads/en/user-applications/node-red.md) - *Download the application free of charge and without registration/sign-in*
2. [To the drag & drop instructions](/hub/powerio-r-system/en/applications/installation.md) - *Install the application in just three simple steps*


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