When will the default npm be npm@12 instead of npm@11?

[cclauss]

Description:
Describe your proposal.

Currently:

    - uses: actions/setup-node@v7
    - run: npm install --global npm@12

will upgrade from npm@11 to npm@12. When will the default npm be npm@12 instead of npm@11?

• https://github.blog/changelog/2026-06-09-upcoming-breaking-changes-for-npm-v12

Justification:
Justification or a use case for your proposal.

A date will be a forcing function to get projects to prepare.

Are you willing to submit a PR?

[v-gowridurgad]

Hi @cclauss,
Thank you for creating this feature request. We will investigate it and provide feedback as soon as we have some updates.