diff --git a/.github/workflows/audit.yml b/.github/workflows/audit.yml
index 4da0ea4..89d4a2a 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/audit.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/audit.yml
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Setup Node.js
         uses: actions/setup-node@v6.3.0
         with:
-          node-version: 22.x
+          node-version: '24'
           cache: npm
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: npm ci
diff --git a/.github/workflows/integration.yml b/.github/workflows/integration.yml
index 93d1dfc..3864507 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/integration.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/integration.yml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ jobs:
       contents: read
     strategy:
       matrix:
-        node-version: [20.x, 22.x, 24.x]
+        node-version: [22.x, 24.x]
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v6
       - name: Setup Node.js ${{ matrix.node-version }}
diff --git a/.github/workflows/publishing.yml b/.github/workflows/publishing.yml
index 34ed9da..f9a0671 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/publishing.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/publishing.yml
@@ -10,16 +10,12 @@ jobs:
     permissions:
       contents: read
       id-token: write
-    strategy:
-      matrix:
-        node: [22.x]
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v6
-      - name: Setup Node.js ${{ matrix.node-version }}
+      - name: Setup Node.js
         uses: actions/setup-node@v6.3.0
         with:
-          node-version: ${{ matrix.node-version }}
-          cache: npm
+          node-version: '24'
           registry-url: 'https://registry.npmjs.org'
       - name: Install dependencies
         run: npm ci
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 0a7aeeb..8606187 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ It is intended to be extensible to meet the needs of different teams and project
 [Read more about our roadmap and how we've structured the server in our architecture docs](./docs/architecture.md).
 
 ## Requirements
-- [Node.js 20+](https://nodejs.org/)
+- [Node.js 22+](https://nodejs.org/)
 - NPM (or equivalent package manager)
 
 ## Quick start
diff --git a/docs/development.md b/docs/development.md
index 2ec5ed6..1a63785 100644
--- a/docs/development.md
+++ b/docs/development.md
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ The documentation catalog `src/docs.json` pins remote resources to specific comm
 
 #### Programmatic runtime requirements
 
-- **Node.js 20+**: Required to run the core MCP server.
+- **Node.js 22+**: Required to run the core MCP server.
 - **Node.js 22+**: Required for loading external tool plugins (`--tool`) and for developers working on advanced process isolation features.
 
 **Example: Programmatic test mode**
@@ -395,7 +395,7 @@ These terms describe **how tools and their related properties are represented**
 
 ### Tool plugins
 
-- **Plugins don't appear**: Verify the Node version (requires Node.js >= 20; >= 22 for tool plugins) and check logs (enable `--log-stderr`).
+- **Plugins don't appear**: Verify the Node version (requires Node.js >= 22 for tool plugins) and check logs (enable `--log-stderr`).
 - **Startup warnings/errors**: Startup `load:ack` warnings/errors from tool plugins are logged when stderr/protocol logging is enabled.
 - **Schema errors**: If `tools/call` rejects with schema errors, ensure `inputSchema` is valid. See [Authoring tools](#authoring-tools) for details.
 - **Network access issues**: If the tool is having network access issues, you may need to configure `--plugin-isolation none`. This is generally discouraged for security reasons but may be necessary in some cases.
@@ -408,7 +408,7 @@ These terms describe **how tools and their related properties are represented**
 
 ### General issues
 
-- **Server won't start**: Check Node.js version (requires Node.js >= 20; >= 22 for tool plugins).
+- **Server won't start**: Check Node.js version (requires Node.js >= 22 for tool plugins).
 - **Missing tools/resources**: Verify the server started successfully and check logs with `--log-stderr`.
 - **Type errors**: Ensure TypeScript types are installed: `npm install --save-dev @types/node`
 
diff --git a/guidelines/agent_behaviors.md b/guidelines/agent_behaviors.md
index 04a4da2..b609ddf 100644
--- a/guidelines/agent_behaviors.md
+++ b/guidelines/agent_behaviors.md
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ For a detailed overview of the system design and roadmap, see [docs/architecture
 - **Validation Required**: Follow checklists; verify requirements; test thoroughly. Review [pull request warning signs](../CONTRIBUTING.md#pull-requests) to avoid common pitfalls.
 - **Confirmation Required**: Confirm success; summarize changes; explain impact; verify understanding.
 - **Guidance Review Scope**: Unless the user explicitly asks, do not make recommendations on improving guidance if all you're asked to do is review guidance.
-- **Environment Awareness**: 
+- **Environment Awareness**:
   - Server and plugin execution requirements are defined in `package.json`.
   - Always verify environment compatibility by checking `patternfly://context` or `package.json`.
   - Proactively check for environment mismatches (e.g., Node.js version) if tools fail to load.
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index 21440c7..d2c930a 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -84,7 +84,7 @@
     "typescript-eslint": "^8.58.2"
   },
   "engines": {
-    "node": ">=20.0.0"
+    "node": ">=22.0.0"
   },
   "repository": {
     "type": "git",
diff --git a/src/__tests__/__snapshots__/options.defaults.test.ts.snap b/src/__tests__/__snapshots__/options.defaults.test.ts.snap
index 4b202a0..ef48ff4 100644
--- a/src/__tests__/__snapshots__/options.defaults.test.ts.snap
+++ b/src/__tests__/__snapshots__/options.defaults.test.ts.snap
@@ -45,7 +45,7 @@ exports[`options defaults should return specific properties: defaults 1`] = `
     "test": {},
   },
   "name": "@patternfly/patternfly-mcp",
-  "nodeEngine": ">=20.0.0",
+  "nodeEngine": ">=22.0.0",
   "nodeVersion": 22,
   "nodeVersionPreferred": 22,
   "patternflyOptions": {
diff --git a/src/__tests__/__snapshots__/server.tools.test.ts.snap b/src/__tests__/__snapshots__/server.tools.test.ts.snap
index cab35b5..0fe70b8 100644
--- a/src/__tests__/__snapshots__/server.tools.test.ts.snap
+++ b/src/__tests__/__snapshots__/server.tools.test.ts.snap
@@ -14,17 +14,14 @@ exports[`composeTools should attempt to setup creators, file package creators 1`
 }
 `;
 
-exports[`composeTools should attempt to setup creators, file package creators, Node.js 20 1`] = `
+exports[`composeTools should attempt to setup creators, file package creators, Node.js 22 1`] = `
 {
   "log": [
     [
       "Existing Tools Host session detected test-session-id. Shutting down the existing host before creating a new one.",
     ],
-    [
-      "External tool plugins require Node >= 22; skipping file-based tools.",
-    ],
   ],
-  "toolsCount": 3,
+  "toolsCount": 5,
 }
 `;
 
@@ -112,17 +109,20 @@ exports[`composeTools should attempt to setup creators, inline and file package
 }
 `;
 
-exports[`composeTools should attempt to setup creators, inline and file package creators, duplicates, Node.js 20 1`] = `
+exports[`composeTools should attempt to setup creators, inline and file package creators, duplicates, Node.js 22 1`] = `
 {
   "log": [
     [
       "Existing Tools Host session detected test-session-id. Shutting down the existing host before creating a new one.",
     ],
     [
-      "External tool plugins require Node >= 22; skipping file-based tools.",
+      "Skipping tool plugin "@patternfly/tools" – name already used by built-in/inline tool.",
+    ],
+    [
+      "Skipping tool plugin "DOLOR   " – name already used by built-in/inline tool.",
     ],
   ],
-  "toolsCount": 5,
+  "toolsCount": 6,
 }
 `;
 
diff --git a/src/__tests__/server.tools.test.ts b/src/__tests__/server.tools.test.ts
index b2398c7..cd5c1ad 100644
--- a/src/__tests__/server.tools.test.ts
+++ b/src/__tests__/server.tools.test.ts
@@ -700,10 +700,10 @@ describe('composeTools', () => {
       expectedModuleCount: 5
     },
     {
-      description: 'file package creators, Node.js 20',
-      nodeVersion: 20,
+      description: 'file package creators, Node.js 22',
+      nodeVersion: 22,
       modules: ['file:///test/module.js', '@patternfly/tools'],
-      expectedModuleCount: 3
+      expectedModuleCount: 5
     },
     {
       description: 'file package creators, Node.js 24',
@@ -756,8 +756,8 @@ describe('composeTools', () => {
       expectedModuleCount: 6
     },
     {
-      description: 'inline and file package creators, duplicates, Node.js 20',
-      nodeVersion: 20,
+      description: 'inline and file package creators, duplicates, Node.js 22',
+      nodeVersion: 22,
       modules: [
         { name: '@patternfly/tools', description: 'lorem ipsum', inputSchema: {}, handler: () => {} },
         { name: 'dolor', description: 'sit amet', inputSchema: z.object({}), handler: () => {} },
@@ -765,7 +765,7 @@ describe('composeTools', () => {
         '@patternfly/tools',
         'DOLOR   '
       ],
-      expectedModuleCount: 5
+      expectedModuleCount: 6
     }
   ])('should attempt to setup creators, $description', async ({ modules, nodeVersion, expectedModuleCount }) => {
     const mockChild = {
diff --git a/tests/e2e/stdioTransport.test.ts b/tests/e2e/stdioTransport.test.ts
index 8907206..52fcf85 100644
--- a/tests/e2e/stdioTransport.test.ts
+++ b/tests/e2e/stdioTransport.test.ts
@@ -443,7 +443,7 @@ describe('Tools', () => {
 
   afterEach(async () => CLIENT.stop());
 
-  itSkip(envNodeVersion >= 22)('should access new tools', async () => {
+  it('should access new tools', async () => {
     const req = {
       method: 'tools/list',
       params: {}
@@ -461,18 +461,7 @@ describe('Tools', () => {
     expect(names).toContain('echo_createMcp_tool');
   });
 
-  itSkip(envNodeVersion <= 20)('should fail to access a new tool', async () => {
-    const req = {
-      method: 'tools/list',
-      params: {}
-    };
-
-    await CLIENT.send(req);
-
-    expect(CLIENT.logs().join(',')).toContain('External tool plugins require Node >= 22; skipping file-based tools.');
-  });
-
-  itSkip(envNodeVersion >= 22).each([
+  it.each([
     {
       description: 'echo basic tool',
       name: 'echo_basic_tool',
@@ -497,29 +486,4 @@ describe('Tools', () => {
     expect(resp.result).toMatchSnapshot();
     expect(resp.result.isError).toBeUndefined();
   });
-
-  itSkip(envNodeVersion <= 20).each([
-    {
-      description: 'echo basic tool',
-      name: 'echo_basic_tool',
-      args: { type: 'echo', lorem: 'ipsum', dolor: 'sit amet' }
-    },
-    {
-      description: 'echo create MCP tool',
-      name: 'echo_createMcp_tool',
-      args: { type: 'echo', lorem: 'ipsum', dolor: 'sit amet' }
-    }
-  ])('should fail to interact with a tool, $description', async ({ name, args }) => {
-    const req = {
-      method: 'tools/call',
-      params: {
-        name,
-        arguments: args
-      }
-    };
-
-    const resp: any = await CLIENT.send(req);
-
-    expect(resp.result.isError).toBe(true);
-  });
 });