FlowFuse Releases FlowFuse Assistant to Node-Red Users (flows.nodered.org)

FlowFuse has launched the FlowFuse Assistant, an innovative plugin designed to enhance the Node-RED flow-building experience. This tool integrates seamlessly with both hosted and local Node-RED instances, requiring a FlowFuse Cloud account for local installation. As a part of FlowFuse’s industrial application platform, this plugin aims to streamline the development process for users by offering features such as a function builder, inline code completions, and tools for generating JSON and HTML, enhancing productivity in creating custom industrial solutions. This development is significant for the AI/ML community as it highlights the increasing fusion of AI assistance within traditional programming environments, enabling users, especially those in industrial sectors, to effectively digitalize processes and manage data. By simplifying complex tasks like JSON generation and providing context-aware code suggestions, the FlowFuse Assistant empowers developers to create applications more efficiently. With its initial version set at 0.7.0, the plugin is positioned for future updates as features stabilize, promising further enhancements aligned with advanced development needs.