diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 24b091979..0999fbf65 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ Try out the [latest release](https://coli-conc.gbv.de/cocoda/), the [current dev
 - [License](#license)
 
 ## Install
+It is recommended to use Node.js v10 or above.
+
 ```bash
 git clone https://github.com/gbv/cocoda.git
 cd cocoda
diff --git a/docs/installation.md b/docs/installation.md
index ea28410f1..9ce1cba9d 100644
--- a/docs/installation.md
+++ b/docs/installation.md
@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ npm install
 npm run build
 ```
 
-Files are created in directory `dist` to be [served with any web server](#serving-the-files).
+Files are created in directory `dist` to be [served with any web server](#serving-the-files). Note: It is recommended to use Node.js v10 or above.
 
 ### Serving the Files
 
diff --git a/package.json b/package.json
index b4b9be3f6..545e37b5f 100644
--- a/package.json
+++ b/package.json
@@ -78,5 +78,9 @@
     "lint-staged": "^8.1.5",
     "vue-styleguidist": "^3.11.7",
     "vue-template-compiler": "^2.5.21"
+  },
+  "engines": {
+    "node": ">=10.0.0",
+    "npm": ">=6.8.0"
   }
 }