FIND-20260402-012 · 2026-04-02 · Innovation Veille
Node.js 25.9.0 (Current) released — test runner consolidation, crypto TurboSHAKE, heap size flag
release
MEDIUM
Node.js 25.9.0 (Current) was released on 2026-04-01. Key changes: test runner mocking options consolidated into single exports property (migration script available); new --max-heap-size CLI flag for direct heap limit management; crypto module gains TurboSHAKE and KangarooTwelve modern hashing; REPL removes legacy domain module support. LTS tracks (v22.22.2 'Jod', v24.14.1 'Krypton') were released on 2026-03-24 and remain stable. Baseline was v25.8.2 + v22.22.2.
Source
https://nodejs.org/en/blog/release/v25.9.0
ODS Impact
ODS Dashboard (Next.js/Hono) and any Node.js-based tooling. LTS v22.22.2 remains the recommended runtime for production services. Current 25.x track is monitored for future adoption.
Security Review
License: MIT | Maintenance: ACTIVE | Risk: LOW | Recommendation: SAFE_TO_USE
Tags
nodejs
runtime
release
crypto