Node 18.17.0 |verified| Jun 2026

: import fs from 'node:fs'; instead of import fs from 'fs'; This practice is considered a modern standard for Node.js development. Security and Stability Focus

Node.js 18.17.0, released in July 2023, is a critical update within the "Hydrogen" line. It is primarily defined by a major performance overhaul of its URL parsing engine and its status as the minimum requirement for many modern web frameworks. Performance & Core Updates node 18.17.0