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 ## Requirements
 
-- **node.js version > 10.x**
+- **node.js version >= 18.x**
 
 You can install the latest stable release of node.js from [here](https://nodejs.org/en/download/). For a machine with a linux flavored OS, please follow the node.js installation instructions over [here](https://nodejs.org/en/download/package-manager/)