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[BUG] README's Node.js prerequisite is now wrong — needs 20.9+, not 18+ #1776

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[BUG] README's Node.js prerequisite is now wrong — needs 20.9+, not 18+#1776
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@magic-peach
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opened on Sep 15, 2026

Bug description
README.md's Prerequisites section (line 108) says "Node.js 18+". Since the Next.js 15→16 upgrade (merged in #1766), Next.js itself requires Node.js 20.9.0 or later — Node 18 is no longer supported by the framework. A new contributor following the README's own instructions on Node 18 would hit a confusing failure.

Steps to reproduce
Compare README.md:108 against Next.js 16's actual Node requirement (documented in Next's own release notes / next --version compatibility check).

Expected behavior
"Node.js 20.9+".

Actual behavior
Stale prerequisite from before the framework upgrade.

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    on Sep 15, 2026
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    on Sep 15, 2026

  3. github-actions commented on Sep 15, 2026

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  4. github-actions commented on Sep 15, 2026

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    Claude encountered an error —— View job

    I'll analyze this and get back to you.

  5. Mohamedajab commented on Oct 8, 2026

    @Mohamedajab
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    on Oct 8, 2026

    /assign

  6. github-actions
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    on Oct 8, 2026

  7. github-actions commented on Oct 8, 2026

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    Hey @Mohamedajab, this issue has been assigned to you! 🎉 Please make progress within 5 days or it will be automatically unassigned due to inactivity.

  8. github-actions commented on Oct 10, 2026

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    Hey @Mohamedajab, just a friendly reminder that this issue has had no activity for 2 days. Please leave an update or let us know if you need help! ⏰

  9. github-actions commented on Oct 14, 2026

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    Hey @Mohamedajab, final warning! ⚠️ This issue has had no activity for 4 days and will be automatically unassigned in 24 hours if there is no update.

  10. github-actions
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    on Oct 19, 2026

  11. github-actions commented on Oct 19, 2026

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    This issue has been unassigned from @Mohamedajab due to 5 days of inactivity and is open for anyone to pick up — comment /assign to claim it!

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