diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci.yml b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
index 6be91c238..0c5582991 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/ci.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/ci.yml
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ jobs:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
         with:
-          node-version: '16'
+          node-version: '18'
       - name: Install Graphviz
         uses: tlylt/install-graphviz@v1
       - name: Install Java
@@ -48,7 +48,7 @@ jobs:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
         with:
-          node-version: '16'
+          node-version: '18'
       - name: Install Graphviz
         uses: tlylt/install-graphviz@v1
       - name: Install Java
@@ -83,7 +83,7 @@ jobs:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
         with:
-          node-version: '16'
+          node-version: '18'
       - name: Install Graphviz
         uses: tlylt/install-graphviz@v1
       - name: Install Java
diff --git a/docs/_markbind/variables.md b/docs/_markbind/variables.md
index 18682772e..7a17c9c56 100644
--- a/docs/_markbind/variables.md
+++ b/docs/_markbind/variables.md
@@ -11,8 +11,8 @@
 <variable name="icon_info">:fas-info-circle:</variable>
 <variable name="icon_ticked">:far-check-square:</variable>
 
-<variable name="node_version_number">16</variable>
-<variable name="node_dev_version_number">16.19.1</variable>
+<variable name="node_version_number">18</variable>
+<variable name="node_dev_version_number">18.20.4</variable>
 <variable name="node_version"><tooltip content="MarkBind aims to support up to the last maintenance lts release as outlined [here](https://nodejs.org/en/about/releases/)">v{{ node_version_number }}</tooltip></variable>
 <variable name="node_dev_version"><tooltip content="MarkBind aims to support up to the last maintenance lts release as outlined [here](https://nodejs.org/en/about/releases/)">v{{ node_dev_version_number }}</tooltip></variable>
 <variable name="graphviz_version_number">2.38</variable>
diff --git a/docs/devGuide/development/settingUp.md b/docs/devGuide/development/settingUp.md
index b9c3fa6dc..9f3dbd08b 100644
--- a/docs/devGuide/development/settingUp.md
+++ b/docs/devGuide/development/settingUp.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ This page explains how to set up your development environment to start contribut
 ## Prerequisites
 
 1. **Node.js** ({{ node_dev_version }} or higher) with<br>
-   **npm** v8 or higher
+   a recent version of **npm**
 
 1. **Java** 8 or higher, and<br>
    **Graphviz** ({{ graphviz_version }} or higher, _installation is optional on Windows_) <br>
@@ -32,10 +32,6 @@ This page explains how to set up your development environment to start contribut
    * `dot -V` (for Graphviz - optional on Windows)
    * `python3 -V`
 
-<box type="warning" seamless>
-
-With Node LTS (v20), the python used has updated to 3.12, and [you may get an error](https://github.com/MarkBind/markbind/issues/2496). You can solve this issue by installing setuptools or deprecating the versions used.
-</box>
 <box type="tip" seamless>
 
 We recommend the **WebStorm IDE** or **VS Code** for working with MarkBind code.
diff --git a/docs/userGuide/deployingTheSite.md b/docs/userGuide/deployingTheSite.md
index c90cfb76b..732ec06a6 100644
--- a/docs/userGuide/deployingTheSite.md
+++ b/docs/userGuide/deployingTheSite.md
@@ -113,7 +113,7 @@ jobs:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v3
       - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
         with:
-          node-version: '16'
+          node-version: '18'
       - run: npm i -g markbind-cli
       - run: markbind deploy --ci
 ```
@@ -201,7 +201,7 @@ Since May 2018, Travis CI has been [undergoing migration to `travis-ci.com`](htt
     ```yml
     language: node_js
     node_js:
-      - 16
+      - 18
     install:
       - npm i -g markbind-cli
     script: markbind build
@@ -269,7 +269,7 @@ The `repo` value can be changed to your specific repository as desired.
 
     ```yml
     environment:
-      nodejs_version: '16'
+      nodejs_version: '18'
     
     branches:
       only:
@@ -316,8 +316,8 @@ Commit and push `appveyor.yml` to your GitHub repository. Thereafter, AppVeyor C
         steps:
           - checkout
           - node/install:
-              node-version: "16"
-              npm-version: "8"
+              node-version: "18"
+              npm-version: "10"
               install-yarn: false
           - run: node --version
           - run: npm i -g markbind-cli
@@ -436,7 +436,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install Node
         uses: actions/setup-node@v3
         with:
-          node-version: 16
+          node-version: 18
       - name: Build MarkBind website
         run: |
           npm install -g markbind-cli
@@ -506,7 +506,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install Node
         uses: actions/setup-node@v3
         with:
-          node-version: 16
+          node-version: 18
       - name: Build PR preview url
         id: pr-url
         run: |
diff --git a/docs/userGuide/gettingStarted.md b/docs/userGuide/gettingStarted.md
index 41da6f2cf..c113fb924 100644
--- a/docs/userGuide/gettingStarted.md
+++ b/docs/userGuide/gettingStarted.md
@@ -19,11 +19,6 @@
   %%{{ icon_ticked }}%% [Node.js](https://nodejs.org) {{ node_version }} or higher installed
 </div>
 
-<box type="warning" seamless>
-
-With Node LTS (v20), the python used has updated to 3.12, and [you may get an error](https://github.com/MarkBind/markbind/issues/2496). You can solve this issue by installing setuptools or deprecating the versions used.
-</box>
-
 There are a few ways to install MarkBind, select one that is most suitable for your use case. If you are unsure, we recommend using the first method.
 
 ## Method 1: Install MarkBind globally with npm
diff --git a/netlify.toml b/netlify.toml
index f2992fd7e..36b8d6164 100644
--- a/netlify.toml
+++ b/netlify.toml
@@ -1,3 +1,3 @@
 [build]
   command = "npm run deploy:netlify"
-  environment = { NODE_VERSION = "16.19.1"}
+  environment = { NODE_VERSION = "18.20.4"}