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 ## Requirements
 
 This package supports the following minimum versions:
-* Runtime: `node >= 14`
+* Runtime: `node >= 12`
 * Type definitions (optional): `typescript >= 4.2`
 
 Earlier versions may still work, but we encourage people building new applications to upgrade to the current stable.