diff --git a/scripts/_common.sh b/scripts/_common.sh
index 4e31058..0a02cf0 100644
--- a/scripts/_common.sh
+++ b/scripts/_common.sh
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
 # COMMON VARIABLES
 #=================================================
 # dependencies used by the app (must be on a single line)
-NODEJS_VERSION=19
+NODEJS_VERSION=18
 
 #=================================================
 # PERSONAL HELPERS