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# On MQTT Topic

## Overview

![The On MQTT Topic Node.](/files/b9K8yKW1pYVwlf1wfhMs)

**On MQTT Topic** is an **Event Listener Node** that executes when it receives a `Topic`.

[**Scope**](https://github.com/cgi-studio-gmbh/incari-doc/blob/2022.1/toolbox/communication/overview.md#scopes): **Project**, **Scene**.

## Attributes

![The On MQTT Topic Node Attributes.](/files/pPaSbdNi189RoXbtrN7i)

| Attribute       | Type           | Description                                        |
| --------------- | -------------- | -------------------------------------------------- |
| `Configuration` | **Drop-down**  | The connection, or signal name, that will be used. |
| `Topic`         | **User Input** | The key in the **MQTT** key/value pair.            |

## See Also

* [**On MQTT Start**](/incari-studio/2022.1/toolbox/communication/mqtt/events/onmqttstart.md)
* [**On MQTT Stop**](/incari-studio/2022.1/toolbox/communication/mqtt/events/onmqttstop.md)

## External Links

* [*An in-depth explanation of Topics*](http://www.steves-internet-guide.com/understanding-mqtt-topics/#:~:text=%20Understanding%20MQTT%20Topics%20%201%20The%20%24SYS,publish%20to%20an%20individual%20topic.%20That...%20More%20)