[Documentation] NodeJS Support for Opensearch Dashboards v2.9.0

OpenSearch Dashboards
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Versions (relevant - OpenSearch/Dashboard/Server OS/Browser):
v 2.8.0
v 2.9.0

Describe the issue:

Missing clarity on NodeJS version support for OpenSearch Dashboards v2.9.0.

I would like to know if OpenSearch Dashboards v2.9.0 supports NodeJS Version >=14.20.1 and <v19.

The release notes for OpenSearch Dashboards v2.7.0 documents bumping NodeJS default version (as noted from the .nvmrc) to v14.21.3.

Release notes for OpenSearch Dashboards v2.8.0 documents adding support for NodeJS Version >=14.20.1 and <v19. However, as part of this change the default version (from the .nvmrc) seems to be bumped up to v16.20.0.

My current understanding is that for OpenSearch Dashboards v2.9.0:

  • Default Version: v16.20.0
  • Supported NodeJS versions: >= v14.20.1 & < v19

Could you please confirm this, or correct me?

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yes or no?

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Ref: Installing OpenSearch Dashboards - OpenSearch Documentation

OSD can run with Node.js versions from 14.20.1 up to but excluding 19. Node.js 18 is bundled and used by default. Node 14 is also bundled to be used as fallback for operating systems that cannot run Node 18.

You can choose to not use either of them on your setup by using NODE_OSD_HOME or NODE_HOME, in which case you can simply delete the Node.js binaries bundled with OSD.

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