The egg supports eight Node.js versions, each provided by the parkervcp/yolks image collection. You select a Docker image from the Docker Image dropdown on your server’s Startup tab in the panel.
You can change the Docker image at any time from your server’s Startup settings in the panel. Restart the server after switching to apply the change.
Available Images
| Node.js Version | Docker Image |
|---|
| Node.js 25 (Latest) | ghcr.io/parkervcp/yolks:nodejs_25 |
| Node.js 24 (LTS) | ghcr.io/parkervcp/yolks:nodejs_24 |
| Node.js 23 | ghcr.io/parkervcp/yolks:nodejs_23 |
| Node.js 22 (LTS) | ghcr.io/parkervcp/yolks:nodejs_22 |
| Node.js 21 | ghcr.io/parkervcp/yolks:nodejs_21 |
| Node.js 20 (LTS) | ghcr.io/parkervcp/yolks:nodejs_20 |
| Node.js 19 | ghcr.io/parkervcp/yolks:nodejs_19 |
| Node.js 18 (LTS) | ghcr.io/parkervcp/yolks:nodejs_18 |
Choosing a Version
LTS versions are recommended for most deployments. Long-Term Support releases receive security patches and bug fixes for an extended period, making them the safest choice for production servers. The current LTS versions available in this egg are Node.js 18, 20, 22, and 24.
Use the latest non-LTS release (currently Node.js 25) only if your application explicitly requires features not yet available in an LTS version. Non-LTS releases reach end-of-life faster and may introduce breaking changes.
Next.js itself has its own minimum Node.js requirement. Check your version of Next.js against the official Next.js documentation to confirm compatibility before selecting an older image such as Node.js 18. LTS Release Schedule
Node.js releases follow a predictable cadence: even-numbered versions become LTS, odd-numbered versions do not. If you want long-term stability without frequent image changes, stick to the even-numbered LTS images.
| Image | LTS | Recommended Use |
|---|
| Node.js 25 | No | Bleeding-edge features only |
| Node.js 24 | Yes | Latest stable LTS |
| Node.js 23 | No | Short-term testing |
| Node.js 22 | Yes | Stable, widely supported |
| Node.js 21 | No | Short-term testing |
| Node.js 20 | Yes | Stable, widely supported |
| Node.js 19 | No | Legacy |
| Node.js 18 | Yes | Legacy LTS |
