diff --git a/packages/cli/package.json b/packages/cli/package.json
index 967195fa3..ddfe4da2e 100644
--- a/packages/cli/package.json
+++ b/packages/cli/package.json
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@
   "bugs": "https://github.com/pattern-lab/patternlab-node/issues",
   "license": "MIT",
   "engines": {
-    "node": ">=18.19.0"
+    "node": ">=16.20.0"
   },
   "publishConfig": {
     "access": "public"