Node.js 25.6.1 and 24.13.1 LTS have been released, featuring improvements such as faster CommonJS parsing, security updates with OpenSSL 3.5.5, and performance enhancements specific to Linux environments. The new merve parser, which replaces cjs-module-lexer, significantly reduces start-up times for monorepo builds, while the LTS version adds Python 3.14 support and updated root certificates to prevent TLS handshake issues. The latest updates also address specific bugs and performance issues, such as HTTP header parsing and Unicode errors in file system operations. Users are encouraged to upgrade to benefit from the performance gains and security patches, with options for both current and LTS versions available for different operating systems
Node.js 25.6.1 and 24.13.1 released
Node.js 25.6.1 and 24.13.1 LTS have been released with several key updates, including faster CommonJS parsing, OpenSSL 3.5.5 security fixes, and Linux-specific performance tweaks that can improve development box speed. The new merve parser replaces cjs-module-lexer, resulting in a noticeable improvement in start-up times for monorepo builds. Node.js 24.13.1 is also available on the LTS side, featuring Python 3.14 support, OpenSSL updates, and newer root certificates to prevent unexpected TLS handshake failures.
