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Package Store

The Package Store allows you to extend Flow-Like with community-created nodes. Browse verified packages, install with a single click, and keep your packages up to date.

Accessing the Store

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Navigate to Store → Packages in the sidebar to open the package registry.

Browsing Packages

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Section titled “Search”

Use the search bar to find packages by:

  • Package name
  • Description keywords
  • Author name

Filtering

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  • Verified only: Toggle to show only packages reviewed and approved by the Flow-Like team
  • This is recommended for most users to ensure quality and security

Sorting

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Sort packages by:

  • Downloads: Most popular packages first
  • Relevance: Best match for your search query
  • Name: Alphabetical order
  • Updated: Recently updated packages first
  • Created: Newest packages first

Package Details

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Click on any package card to view its details page with four tabs:

Overview

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  • Description: What the package does
  • Author: Who created the package
  • License: Terms of use
  • Downloads: How many times installed
  • Links: GitHub repository, homepage, documentation

Nodes

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A list of all workflow nodes included in the package:

  • Node names and descriptions
  • Input and output pins
  • Categories

Permissions

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What system access the package requires:

  • None: Pure computation, safest option
  • Network: Can make HTTP requests
  • File System: Can read/write files
  • Environment: Can access environment variables

Versions

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Version history showing:

  • Version numbers
  • Release dates
  • Release notes (when available)

Installing Packages

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From the Store

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  1. Find the package you want
  2. Click on it to open the detail page
  3. Click the Install button
  4. Wait for the download to complete

The package’s nodes will immediately be available in your workflow editor.

Checking for Updates

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Return to the package detail page anytime. If a newer version is available, you’ll see an Update button instead of “Installed”.

What is a Verified Package?

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Packages with the ✓ Verified badge have been:

  • Reviewed by Flow-Like maintainers
  • Checked for security issues
  • Tested for correct functionality
  • Confirmed to follow best practices

We recommend only installing verified packages unless you trust the package author.

Troubleshooting

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Package Won’t Install

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  • Check your internet connection
  • Try again later—the registry may be temporarily unavailable
  • Ensure you have sufficient disk space

Package Nodes Don’t Appear

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  • Close and reopen the workflow editor
  • Check the node catalog under the package’s category
  • Restart Flow-Like Desktop if needed

Package Doesn’t Work as Expected

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  • Check the package’s documentation or GitHub issues
  • Ensure you’re using the latest version
  • Report issues to the package author

Next Steps

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