The OpenJS Foundation is launching the Node.js LTS Upgrade and Modernization program to help enterprises move safely off legacy and end-of-life Node.js versions, with NodeSource as its first partner.

OpenJS is the nonprofit steward of Node.js. The foundation defines the program structure, standards, and visibility, while approved commercial partners deliver upgrade and modernization services directly to customers. This creates a trusted path for organizations that need to modernize without disconnecting from the upstream project.

“Many organizations depend on Node.js to run critical systems, but upgrading from older versions can be complex and risky,” said Robin Bender Ginn, Executive Director of the OpenJS Foundation. “This program gives enterprises a clear, trusted path to modernize while staying aligned with the Node.js project and community.”

OpenJS data shows that roughly two thirds of Node.js users are running outdated or unsupported versions. This creates widespread security and operational risk. Enterprises need a low risk way to upgrade that is clearly aligned with the Node.js project they rely on.

The Node.js LTS Upgrade and Modernization program connects organizations with experienced Node.js service providers who handle the work of upgrading safely. Approved partners assess current versions and dependencies, manage phased upgrades to supported LTS releases, and offer temporary security support when immediate upgrades are not possible. The goal is simple: reduce risk without breaking production or trust with the upstream project.

Partners are surfaced exactly where users go when upgrades become unavoidable, including the Node.js website, documentation, and end of life guidance. The program follows the existing OpenJS Ecosystem Sustainability Program revenue model, with partners retaining eighty five percent of revenue and fifteen percent supporting OpenJS and Node.js through Open Collective and foundation operations. OpenJS provides the guardrails, alignment, and oversight to keep the program credible and connected to the project.

Introducing our Inaugural Program Partner, NodeSource

We’re pleased to welcome NodeSource as the inaugural partner in the Node.js LTS Upgrade and Modernization program.

“Enterprises often want to upgrade Node.js but face real challenges around dependencies, testing, and production stability,” said Russ Whitman, CEO of NodeSource. “By working with the OpenJS Foundation on this program, we can help organizations modernize safely while staying connected to the upstream Node.js ecosystem.”

NodeSource will provide:

• Assessment of Node.js versions, dependencies, and risk
• Phased upgrade plans to supported LTS releases
• Hands on execution including code, dependencies, and testing
• Optional temporary security support for systems that cannot upgrade immediately

Join the ecosystem

Organizations interested in participating can collaborate with the Node.js community and other experienced partners across the JavaScript ecosystem. For questions or next steps, contact rginn@linuxfoundation.org.

Modern Node.js is safer Node.js. This program exists to make getting there less painful and far more predictable.