Send Content to Any Screen From n8n: PushToDisplay Node Walkthrough
The official Push To Display community node for n8n lets you send display updates from any workflow — dashboards, signage, and status boards update instantly across every device linked to the board. This walkthrough shows the entire flow, from installing the node to content appearing on a live screen.
What's covered
- Install the node — Search for
n8n-nodes-pushtodisplayunder Settings → Community nodes (ornpm install -g n8n-nodes-pushtodisplayfor self-hosted n8n). The node appears in the palette as PushToDisplay. - Create an API key — Generate a key starting with
pt_from the web portal under API Keys, then add it to a PushToDisplay API credential. - Or connect with OAuth2 — Register an OAuth app in the portal under OAuth Apps → n8n Node App and connect your account with the PKCE flow.
- Add the node to a workflow — Pick your Board ID, enter the Message, and configure styling like text size, weight, colors, and alignment.
- Run it — The update is pushed to every device linked to the board in real time.
Key node fields
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Board ID | The board to update. Uses your default board if omitted. |
| Message | The text to display on the board. |
| Target Panel | Which panel to update (1–4) for multi-panel layouts. |
| Text Size / Weight | small, medium, large and regular, semibold, bold. |
| Colors | Text, text background, and panel background in hex. |
| Full Panel Mode | Fills the entire panel area when enabled. |
Try it yourself
- Download the app on iOS or Android.
- Sign in — your first board is created automatically.
- Install the node from the npm registry and send your first update.
What's next?
- Prefer code? The HTTP API is the underlying endpoint, with cURL, CLI, Python, Node.js, and C# examples in the Quickstart guide.
- Automating CI/CD? The GitHub Action pushes deploy status and build results to any display.
- Using AI agents? The MCP Server lets Claude Code, Cursor, and Codex push content natively.