diff --git a/environment.yml b/environment.yml
index 43845ca..22acbf1 100644
--- a/environment.yml
+++ b/environment.yml
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ channels:
   - defaults
 dependencies:
   - "python>=3"
-  - "nodejs=12"
+  - "nodejs=20.7.0"
   - snakemake-minimal=5.8.1
   - biopython=1.74
   - minimap2=2.17