| name | pnpm |
| description | Fast, disk space efficient package manager for Node.js with strict dependency resolution and monorepo support |
| metadata | {"author":"Anthony Fu","version":"2026.1.28","source":"Generated from https://github.com/pnpm/pnpm, scripts located at https://github.com/antfu/skills"} |
pnpm is a fast, disk space efficient package manager. It uses a content-addressable store to deduplicate packages across all projects on a machine, saving significant disk space. pnpm enforces strict dependency resolution by default, preventing phantom dependencies. Configuration should preferrably be placed in pnpm-workspace.yaml for pnpm-specific settings.
Important: When working with pnpm projects, agents should check for pnpm-workspace.yaml and .npmrc files to understand workspace structure and configuration. Always use --frozen-lockfile in CI environments.
Core
| Topic | Description | Reference |
|---|
| CLI Commands | Install, add, remove, update, run, exec, dlx, and workspace commands | core-cli |
| Configuration | pnpm-workspace.yaml, .npmrc settings, and package.json fields | core-config |
| Workspaces | Monorepo support with filtering, workspace protocol, and shared lockfile | core-workspaces |
| Store | Content-addressable storage, hard links, and disk efficiency | core-store |
Features
Best Practices
