diff --git a/.github/copilot-instructions.md b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
index 2163d2f5e7..91a8582ad7 100644
--- a/.github/copilot-instructions.md
+++ b/.github/copilot-instructions.md
@@ -91,9 +91,9 @@ Examples:
 ## Critical Setup Requirements
 
 ### Node.js Version (CRITICAL)
-- **Required**: Node.js v22.17.0 or later
+- **Required**: Node.js v22.23.4 or later
 - **Why Critical**: Build fails with earlier versions (tested with v20.x)
-- **Setup**: Use nvm if available: `nvm install 22.17.0 && nvm use 22.17.0`
+- **Setup**: Use nvm if available: `nvm install 22.23.4 && nvm use 22.23.4`
 
 ### Package Manager Setup (CRITICAL)
 1. **Enable Corepack**: `corepack enable` (required for containerized builds, recommended for local development)
@@ -311,8 +311,8 @@ yarn test:screenshots             # Visual regression tests (optional)
 
 ### Node Version Issues
 - **Problem**: Build fails with "Cannot find package '@docusaurus/logger'"
-- **Solution**: Ensure Node.js v22.17.0+, run `corepack enable` first
-- **Validation**: `node --version` should show v22.17.0+
+- **Solution**: Ensure Node.js v22.23.4+, run `corepack enable` first
+- **Validation**: `node --version` should show v22.23.4+
 
 ### Yarn Issues  
 - **Problem**: "packageManager": "yarn@4.9.2" error with global yarn
diff --git a/.nvmrc b/.nvmrc
index 6edc5a20f3..a9276c4bbc 100644
--- a/.nvmrc
+++ b/.nvmrc
@@ -1 +1 @@
-v22.17.0
+v22.23.4
diff --git a/.semaphore/semaphore.yml b/.semaphore/semaphore.yml
index 67e4733efa..140115f079 100644
--- a/.semaphore/semaphore.yml
+++ b/.semaphore/semaphore.yml
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@ blocks:
       prologue:
         commands:
           - checkout
-          - sem-version node 22.17.0
+          - sem-version node 22.23.4
           - node --version
           - corepack enable
           - yarn --version
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ blocks:
       prologue:
         commands:
           - checkout
-          - sem-version node 22.17.0
+          - sem-version node 22.23.4
           - corepack enable
           - node --version
           - yarn --version
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0056ef06b0..992ee324d3 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Built with [Docusaurus 3](https://docusaurus.io/), React 19, and TypeScript. Dep
 
 |               | Native                                          | Docker            |
 |---------------|-------------------------------------------------|-------------------|
-| **Requires**  | Node.js v22.17.0+ (see `.nvmrc`), Corepack      | Docker            |
+| **Requires**  | Node.js v22.23.4+ (see `.nvmrc`), Corepack      | Docker            |
 | **Setup**     | `nvm use && corepack enable`                     | Just have Docker running |
 
 This project uses Yarn 4.9.2, managed via [Corepack](https://nodejs.org/api/corepack.html). You must run `corepack enable` before any yarn commands.
@@ -260,7 +260,7 @@ make calico-enterprise_versioned_docs/version-3.22-2__operator_reference
 
 | Problem | Solution |
 |---|---|
-| Build fails with "Cannot find package '@docusaurus/logger'" | Wrong Node version. Need v22.17.0+ (check `.nvmrc`). |
+| Build fails with "Cannot find package '@docusaurus/logger'" | Wrong Node version. Need v22.23.4+ (check `.nvmrc`). |
 | `packageManager` yarn error | Run `corepack enable` first. |
 | `make clean` fails when dependencies aren't installed | Use `make manual-clean` instead. |
 | React version mismatch warnings during `yarn install` | Expected and non-blocking. Safe to ignore. |
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 857d9d3c16..e48a8c78c8 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -126,7 +126,7 @@
     ]
   },
   "engines": {
-    "node": ">=22.17.0"
+    "node": ">=22.23.4"
   },
   "packageManager": "yarn@4.9.2"
 }