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Rule Chains

Rule Chains is a catalog of pre-built automation templates in ThingsBoard’s IoT Hub, designed to handle common IoT workflows — from device grouping and asset linking to data forwarding and integration. Each rule chain installs directly into ThingsBoard’s Rule chains section and is immediately available to reference from your root rule chain or to set as the default for a device or asset profile.

Installing a Rule Chain

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To open the catalog, click IoT Hub in the ThingsBoard left sidebar and select Rule Chains.

  1. Browse the catalog and find the rule chain you want.
  2. Click the rule chain card to open its detail panel and review the description, use-case scenarios, and node overview before installing.
  3. Click Install — either directly on the card or from inside the detail panel.
  4. In the installation dialog, optionally enable Set as profile default rule chain: select the entity type (Device profile or Asset profile) and the specific profile whose entities should route messages through this rule chain. The Install button activates once a profile is selected. Click Install to confirm.
  5. When installation completes, click Open Rule Chain to view the installed rule chain in the visual editor.

Removing a Rule Chain

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Click the Installed Items button at the top of the Rule Chains page to open the list of installed rule chains. Click the Remove icon next to the rule chain you want to remove and confirm the action.

Checking for Updates

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Click the Installed Items button at the top of the Rule Chains page, then click Check for updates in the top-right corner. ThingsBoard compares all installed rule chains against the latest versions and adds an Updates column showing either Up to date or an available version to install.

See Also

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