diff --git a/.github/workflows/external-validation.yml b/.github/workflows/external-validation.yml
index 3b788764..1157924e 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/external-validation.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/external-validation.yml
@@ -283,7 +283,7 @@ jobs:
         uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@1.88
 
       - name: Setup Node.js for MCP Inspector
-        uses: actions/setup-node@v4
+        uses: actions/setup-node@v7
         with:
           node-version: "18"