diff --git a/scripts/_common.sh b/scripts/_common.sh
index 72e3749..5075c93 100644
--- a/scripts/_common.sh
+++ b/scripts/_common.sh
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 # dependencies used by the app
 pkg_dependencies="postgresql postgresql-contrib apt-transport-https"
 
-nodejs_version=14
+nodejs_version=12
 
 #=================================================
 # PERSONAL HELPERS