SEATTLE, WA — March 3, 2026 — NodeSource, the leading provider of enterprise-grade Node.js solutions, today announced its participation in the OpenJS Foundation’s LTS Upgrade & Modernization program. This initiative is designed to provide a secure, streamlined path for enterprises to migrate business-critical applications from legacy and End-of-Life (EOL) Node.js versions to the latest Long-Term Support (LTS) releases.
With recent data indicating that approximately two-thirds of Node.js users are currently running outdated or unsupported versions, the industry faces significant security and operational risks. NodeSource’s new program addresses these challenges head-on by combining the OpenJS Foundation’s official framework with NodeSource’s proprietary discovery tools and expert engineering support.
“A surprising number of organizations are still running on outdated Node.js versions, which can create security and operational risk across the JavaScript ecosystem," said Robin Bender Ginn, Executive Director of the OpenJS Foundation. "This modernization program helps organizations upgrade safely while staying aligned with the Node.js project and community. We're thrilled to welcome NodeSource as the inaugural partner helping companies make that transition with confidence.”
As the inaugural partner of the Open JS program, NodeSource is proud to announce that it will be sharing 15% of revenue with the Foundation to support the continued development of Node.js and the ecosystem. NodeSource has been a foundation member, project contributor and supporter as a founding member in 2015.
Eliminating the “Ticking Time Bomb” of Legacy Code
Migrating enterprise applications is often a high-stakes endeavor fraught with technical debt. NodeSource’s modernization program targets the four primary "blockers" that stall upgrade projects: - Security & Compliance — Eliminating exposure to vulnerabilities inherent in EOL runtimes.- Broken C++ Addons — Solving recompilation failures for node-gyp dependencies. - Deprecated Packages — Providing refactoring roadmaps for unmaintained libraries like request.- API Breaking Changes — Identifying hidden usage of deprecated Node.js APIs within complex codebases.- Performance Improvements — Node.js is in constant evolution, especially in performance. According to State of Node.js Performance, the runtime keeps improving over the versions.
"NodeSource is committed to making Node.js modernization a non-event for the enterprise”, shared NodeSource CEO, Russ Whitman. “Our partnership with the OpenJS Foundation and the launch of this program directly addresses the massive security and compliance risks associated with outdated runtimes. We are turning a complex, high-stakes migration project into a predictable, data-driven workflow, ensuring every company can keep their critical applications secure and performant."
A Data-Driven, Three-Step Path to Modernization
NodeSource has transformed the traditional, manual migration process into a predictable, AI-powered workflow:
1. Scan: A local Upgrade Discovery CLI tool performs a secure, static analysis of dependencies and API usage without the code ever leaving the customer's environment.
2. Analyze: An AI-powered agent generates an executive risk score, identifying critical blockers and native addon conflicts.
3. Execute: Customers receive a custom modernization plan, including automated refactoring codemods and a phased migration roadmap.
"The core of our new modernization initiative is a shift from manual guesswork to AI-powered precision. By leveraging tools like the Upgrade Discovery CLI, we can perform a secure, static analysis to pinpoint the four primary upgrade blockers—from broken C++ addons to deprecated APIs”, said Adrian Estrada, NodeSource CTO. “This systematic, three-step 'Scan, Analyze, Execute' approach provides our engineering teams and our customers with the exact roadmap needed to eliminate technical debt with confidence."
Pricing and Availability
The NodeSource LTS Upgrade & Modernization assessment is available for free starting today. For organizations requiring deeper support, NodeSource offers an Expert Strategy Blueprint starting at $2,499, which includes dedicated engineering sessions, dependency upgrade guides, and automated refactoring tools.
About NodeSource
NodeSource is the company behind N|Solid, the enterprise-grade observability and performance platform built for Node.js applications. Trusted by leading organizations worldwide, NodeSource provides insights and intelligence that help developers and enterprises run faster, safer, and more efficient Node.js software. The company is committed to the health of the Node.js ecosystem through active participation in open source and foundation programs.
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