Connect MQTT to HTTP/REST APIs
Learn how to connect MQTT to HTTP/REST APIs using FlowFuse and Node-RED. Bridge MQTT data to REST systems seamlessly.
How to Connect MQTT to HTTP/REST APIs
FlowFuse makes it easy to bridge data from MQTT to HTTP/REST APIs using Node-RED's visual flow editor. No custom code required.
Step-by-Step Guide
Set up your MQTT connection
Install the certified MQTT nodes from the FlowFuse integration catalog and configure your connection parameters.
Transform your data
Use function nodes or built-in transformers to reshape, filter, and enrich your data as it flows through the pipeline.
Send data to REST
Configure the certified REST output node to deliver data to your target system in the format it expects.
Why use FlowFuse Certified nodes for this integration?
- Commercially supported — 24-hour response SLA with dedicated engineering team
- Rigorously tested — Certified nodes are validated against real industrial equipment
- Enterprise governance — SSO, RBAC, and audit trails for every change
- Guaranteed compatibility — Tested with every FlowFuse platform release
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