Ghost Release: 0.11.13

TL;DR

Ghost 0.11.13 drops support for Node.js v4, which reached its end-of-life on April 30, 2018. This is a maintenance release that ensures Ghost remains compatible with supported Node.js versions and follows best security practices by removing deprecated Node.js version support.

Highlight of the Release

• Removal of Node.js v4 support as it reached end-of-life on April 30, 2018
• Updated Ghost-Admin to version 0.11.13
• Improved compatibility with current Node.js LTS versions

Migration Guide

Migrating from Node.js v4

If you're currently running Ghost on Node.js v4, you'll need to upgrade your Node.js installation before updating to Ghost 0.11.13:

1. Check your current Node.js version:

   node --version
   

2. If you're on v4.x.x, install a supported Node.js version (v6 or higher)

   • For most package managers, use their standard update commands
   • For nvm users:

     nvm install 6
     nvm use 6
     

   • For manual installations, download from nodejs.org

3. After upgrading Node.js, proceed with your Ghost update as normal

For more information on Node.js release schedules and support timelines, refer to the Node.js Release Working Group.

Upgrade Recommendations

This is a required upgrade for anyone planning to continue updating Ghost who is currently running on Node.js v4.

• If you're already running Node.js v6 or higher, you can upgrade Ghost normally with no additional steps
• If you're running Node.js v4, you must upgrade your Node.js version before updating Ghost
• For production environments, plan your Node.js upgrade carefully to minimize downtime

The upgrade is straightforward but requires attention to your Node.js version. We recommend testing the upgrade in a non-production environment first if possible.

Bug Fixes

No specific bug fixes were included in this release. The primary change was the removal of Node.js v4 support.

New Features

No new features were added in this release. This update focuses on platform compatibility by removing support for Node.js v4 which reached its end-of-life.

Security Updates

While not explicitly mentioned as a security fix, removing support for Node.js v4 improves the overall security posture of Ghost installations, as Node.js v4 no longer receives security updates from the Node.js project.

Performance Improvements

No explicit performance improvements were mentioned in this release. The focus was on platform compatibility through the removal of Node.js v4 support.

Impact Summary

This release represents an important maintenance update for Ghost that aligns with industry best practices by removing support for Node.js v4, which reached its end-of-life on April 30, 2018.

The primary impact is on system administrators and self-hosted users who need to ensure their environments are running Node.js v6 or higher before upgrading. This change helps ensure Ghost installations remain secure by requiring versions of Node.js that still receive security updates.

While this is technically a breaking change for those on Node.js v4, it's a necessary evolution to maintain security and compatibility with the broader Node.js ecosystem. The Ghost team follows the Node.js release schedule to ensure the platform remains secure and up-to-date.

Full Release Notes