diff --git a/.github/workflows/build_project.yml b/.github/workflows/build_project.yml
index 15d23a6..b549261 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build_project.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build_project.yml
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ jobs:
             - uses: actions/checkout@v3
             - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
               with:
-                  node-version: 18
+                  node-version: 22
             - run: |
                   sudo bash -c "mkdir /captain && chown -R `whoami` /captain"
                   npm ci 
diff --git a/.github/workflows/format_project.yml b/.github/workflows/format_project.yml
index 85dbf48..4d4c732 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/format_project.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/format_project.yml
@@ -15,5 +15,5 @@ jobs:
             - uses: actions/checkout@v3
             - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
               with:
-                  node-version: 18
+                  node-version: 22
             - run: npm ci && npm run formatter
diff --git a/.github/workflows/lint_project.yml b/.github/workflows/lint_project.yml
index 5dac414..25ec9d9 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/lint_project.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/lint_project.yml
@@ -15,5 +15,5 @@ jobs:
             - uses: actions/checkout@v3
             - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
               with:
-                  node-version: 18
+                  node-version: 22
             - run: npm ci && npm run lint
diff --git a/.github/workflows/publish_edge.yml b/.github/workflows/publish_edge.yml
index 7ce6588..38bd30b 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/publish_edge.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/publish_edge.yml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ jobs:
             - uses: actions/checkout@v3
             - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
               with:
-                  node-version: 18
+                  node-version: 22
             - run: |
                   sudo bash -c "mkdir /captain && chown -R `whoami` /captain"
                   npm ci
diff --git a/.github/workflows/publish_release.yml b/.github/workflows/publish_release.yml
index 490d071..37e74e4 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/publish_release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/publish_release.yml
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ jobs:
             - uses: actions/checkout@v3
             - uses: actions/setup-node@v3
               with:
-                  node-version: 18
+                  node-version: 22
             - run: |
                   sudo bash -c "mkdir /captain && chown -R `whoami` /captain"
                   npm ci
diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md
index 425f869..3e3801b 100644
--- a/CONTRIBUTING.md
+++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md
@@ -64,7 +64,7 @@ Link this folder to the root folder (Apple does not allow to create folder on th
 
 #####
 
-use node 18 then
+use node 22 then
 
 ```bash
 $   npm install
@@ -75,12 +75,12 @@ $   ./dev-scripts/dev-clean-run-as-dev-macos-step-2.sh
 
 The main differences between the release and debug mode are:
 
--   docker image is created from the local source file, instead of getting pulled from Docker hub
--   security is much weaker is debug due to a static salt
--   self health monitoring is disabled in debug so that we can see possible crashes
--   same origin policy is disabled in debug mode to make front end development easier
--   an additional endpoint is available at `/force-exit` which force restarts the backend service
--   static resources (including front end app) are not being served in debug build.
+- docker image is created from the local source file, instead of getting pulled from Docker hub
+- security is much weaker is debug due to a static salt
+- self health monitoring is disabled in debug so that we can see possible crashes
+- same origin policy is disabled in debug mode to make front end development easier
+- an additional endpoint is available at `/force-exit` which force restarts the backend service
+- static resources (including front end app) are not being served in debug build.
 
 Captain by default uses `captain.localhost` as its root domain. It's not always needed, but if you need a root
 domain for your development, you can simply run a local DNS server on your local machine and point
@@ -128,22 +128,22 @@ orientation.
 Examples of behavior that contributes to creating a positive environment
 include:
 
--   Using welcoming and inclusive language
--   Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
--   Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
--   Focusing on what is best for the community
--   Showing empathy towards other community members
+- Using welcoming and inclusive language
+- Being respectful of differing viewpoints and experiences
+- Gracefully accepting constructive criticism
+- Focusing on what is best for the community
+- Showing empathy towards other community members
 
 Examples of unacceptable behavior by participants include:
 
--   The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
-    advances
--   Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
--   Public or private harassment
--   Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
-    address, without explicit permission
--   Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
-    professional setting
+- The use of sexualized language or imagery and unwelcome sexual attention or
+  advances
+- Trolling, insulting/derogatory comments, and personal or political attacks
+- Public or private harassment
+- Publishing others' private information, such as a physical or electronic
+  address, without explicit permission
+- Other conduct which could reasonably be considered inappropriate in a
+  professional setting
 
 ### Our Responsibilities
 
diff --git a/dockerfile-captain.debug b/dockerfile-captain.debug
index c70e664..e4af0ab 100644
--- a/dockerfile-captain.debug
+++ b/dockerfile-captain.debug
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-FROM node:18
+FROM node:22
 RUN apt-get update && apt-get full-upgrade -yqq && apt-get install build-essential cmake -yqq
 
 RUN apt-get -y install netcat-traditional socat
diff --git a/dockerfile-captain.dev b/dockerfile-captain.dev
index a69964e..b70f1d8 100644
--- a/dockerfile-captain.dev
+++ b/dockerfile-captain.dev
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
-FROM node:18-alpine
+FROM node:22-alpine
 RUN apk update && apk upgrade --no-cache && apk add --update --no-cache make gcc g++ git curl openssl openssh
 
 RUN mkdir -p /usr/src/app
diff --git a/dockerfile-captain.edge b/dockerfile-captain.edge
index 40b6678..f53e8bb 100644
--- a/dockerfile-captain.edge
+++ b/dockerfile-captain.edge
@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
-# NodeJS v20 freezes when building for multiarch
-# https://github.com/nodejs/docker-node/issues/2155
-
-FROM node:18-alpine
+FROM node:22-alpine
 RUN apk add --update --no-cache make gcc g++ git curl openssl openssh
 
 WORKDIR /usr/src/app
diff --git a/dockerfile-captain.release b/dockerfile-captain.release
index 873d06d..778140b 100644
--- a/dockerfile-captain.release
+++ b/dockerfile-captain.release
@@ -1,7 +1,4 @@
-# NodeJS v20 freezes when building for multiarch
-# https://github.com/nodejs/docker-node/issues/2155
-
-FROM node:18-alpine
+FROM node:22-alpine
 RUN apk add --update --no-cache make gcc g++ git curl openssl openssh
 
 WORKDIR /usr/src/app