# Runtime 2026.04 | Checkly Changelog

> Checkly changelog: Playwright 1.58.2 and Node.js 24.13.1, Seven new dependencies

Source: https://www.checklyhq.com/changelog/runtime-2026-04/

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# Runtime 2026.04

Published Apr 1, 2026

## Playwright 1.58.2 and Node.js 24.13.1

Runtime 2026.04 brings Playwright v1.58.2 and Node.js v24.13.1 to Browser and MultiStep Checks. Head to Account settings > Runtimes to select it or make it your default; the runtime documentation lists the full spec with all 67 included packages.

[Select the runtime →](https://app.checklyhq.com/accounts/settings/account/runtimes)[Runtime specification →](https://www.checklyhq.com/docs/platform/runtimes/runtime-specification/#2026-04)

## Seven new dependencies

We added `axios-cookiejar-support`, `csv-parse`, `imapflow`, `mysql2`, `pdf-parse`, `tough-cookie`, and `winston` to the runtime, covering persistent cookie handling, CSV parsing, IMAP inbox monitoring, a modern MySQL client, PDF text extraction, and structured logging. We also removed `jsdom`; for DOM interactions, use Playwright's built-in Page APIs instead.

## Also shipped

- **Private Locations:** Runtime 2026.04 is available on Checkly Agent 7.0.0, which ships with VM2 3.10.5 for tighter security; update your agent to 7.0.0 or later to unlock this runtime.
- **Performance:** The updated VM2 security layer adds stricter sandboxing, so Browser checks may run slower compared to previous runtime versions; improvements are planned in upcoming releases.