diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index aaf7d103..41d157c8 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -118,7 +118,7 @@ The [documentation](docs/) covers each convention in detail.
 
 ## Installation and first build
 
-Use Node.js 22.18+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer, with npm 10 or newer.
+Use Node.js 22.22+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer, with npm 10 or newer.
 
 ### Create a new app
 
diff --git a/docs/migrations/v12-migration.md b/docs/migrations/v12-migration.md
index e2727952..2bdd1899 100644
--- a/docs/migrations/v12-migration.md
+++ b/docs/migrations/v12-migration.md
@@ -22,19 +22,19 @@ Then apply the v12 changes below.
 
 ## Runtime requirements
 
-DOMStack v12 supports Node.js 22.18+ within the 22.x release line, and Node.js 24 or newer:
+DOMStack v12 supports Node.js 22.22+ within the 22.x release line, and Node.js 24 or newer:
 
 ```json
 {
   "engines": {
-    "node": "^22.18.0 || >=24.0.0"
+    "node": "^22.22.0 || >=24.0.0"
   }
 }
 ```
 
 Node.js 23 satisfied v11's `>=22` engine range but is not supported by v12.
-Move development, CI, and deployment environments to Node.js 22.18+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24+ before upgrading.
-The minimum matches `@domstack/sync` and enables native TypeScript type stripping without an experimental flag.
+Move development, CI, and deployment environments to Node.js 22.22+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24+ before upgrading.
+The minimum satisfies Chokidar 6's Node.js requirement and enables native TypeScript type stripping without an experimental flag.
 
 ---
 
@@ -586,7 +586,7 @@ This lets DOMStack inject the finalized `manifest.version` into `/service-worker
 
 ## Migration checklist
 
-- [ ] Run development, CI, and deployment builds on Node.js 22.18+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24+. Do not use Node.js 23.
+- [ ] Run development, CI, and deployment builds on Node.js 22.22+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24+. Do not use Node.js 23.
 - [ ] If you import public types from `@domstack/static`, update those imports to `@domstack/static/types.js`.
 - [ ] If you rely on BrowserSync-specific dev-server behavior, test watch mode with `@domstack/sync`.
 - [ ] If you use the new `--serve` preview, keep it separate from watch modes and use `--port` only with `--serve`.
diff --git a/docs/typescript/README.md b/docs/typescript/README.md
index da50c81e..6a7ad626 100644
--- a/docs/typescript/README.md
+++ b/docs/typescript/README.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ Node.js strips types from server-side modules, esbuild handles browser bundles,
 
 ## Runtime requirements
 
-- Use Node.js 22.18+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 and newer, as required by DOMStack v12.
+- Use Node.js 22.22+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 and newer, as required by DOMStack v12.
   These versions enable type stripping by default; no `NODE_OPTIONS` flag is needed.
 - Seamlessly mix `.ts`, `.mts`, `.cts` files alongside `.js`, `.mjs`, `.cjs`.
 - No explicit compilation step needed—Node.js handles type stripping at runtime.
diff --git a/examples/basic/README.md b/examples/basic/README.md
index 6ed2964a..588c5228 100644
--- a/examples/basic/README.md
+++ b/examples/basic/README.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ The basic example illustrates:
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- Node.js 22.18+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer
+- Node.js 22.22+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer
 
 ### Installation
 
diff --git a/examples/default-layout/README.md b/examples/default-layout/README.md
index f578b5b4..1d4dc5a3 100644
--- a/examples/default-layout/README.md
+++ b/examples/default-layout/README.md
@@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ When no layout is provided, DOMStack will:
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- Node.js 22.18+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer
+- Node.js 22.22+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer
 
 ### Installation
 
diff --git a/examples/string-layouts/README.md b/examples/string-layouts/README.md
index e4c3d324..b005d3c9 100644
--- a/examples/string-layouts/README.md
+++ b/examples/string-layouts/README.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ String layouts provide a straightforward approach to creating HTML templates wit
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- Node.js 22.18+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer
+- Node.js 22.22+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer
 
 ### Installation
 
diff --git a/examples/uhtml-isomorphic/README.md b/examples/uhtml-isomorphic/README.md
index 281de472..d0d94cf7 100644
--- a/examples/uhtml-isomorphic/README.md
+++ b/examples/uhtml-isomorphic/README.md
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ uhtml-isomorphic is a lightweight library that provides the same API for both se
 
 ### Prerequisites
 
-- Node.js 22.18+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer
+- Node.js 22.22+ within the 22.x release line, or Node.js 24 or newer
 
 ### Installation
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 4c3f8ca8..b78846d7 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -49,14 +49,14 @@
     "url": "https://github.com/bcomnes/domstack/issues"
   },
   "engines": {
-    "node": "^22.18.0 || >=24.0.0"
+    "node": "^22.22.0 || >=24.0.0"
   },
   "dependencies": {
     "@11ty/dependency-tree-typescript": "^1.0.0",
     "@domstack/sync": "^0.0.8",
     "argsclopts": "^1.0.4",
     "async-folder-walker": "^3.0.5",
-    "chokidar": "^5.0.0",
+    "chokidar": "^6.0.0",
     "clean-deep": "^3.4.0",
     "cpx2": "^9.0.3",
     "esbuild": "^0.28.1",