What it is

A package manager that hard-links a single global content-addressed store instead of copying packages into every node_modules. Now at v11. Its strict, non-flat layout means a package you never declared cannot be imported by accident.

Why it earns a slot

Saves gigabytes across projects and catches phantom dependencies that work locally but break in production. It is the default for most monorepos and the safest npm replacement if Bun feels too new.

Know before you commit

The strict layout breaks packages with undeclared peer deps — you may need node-linker=hoisted in .npmrc for stubborn tools.

Getting started

npm install -g pnpm

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Free · MIT

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Evaluate pnpm (https://pnpm.io) for this project, then use it only if it fits what we are already building.
Context: Package manager. A package manager that hard-links a single global content-addressed store instead of copying packages into every node_modules. Now at v11. Its strict, non-flat layout means a package you never declared cannot be imported by accident.
Reviewer notes (general, not written for this codebase): Saves gigabytes across projects and catches phantom dependencies that work locally but break in production. It is the default for most monorepos and the safest npm replacement if Bun feels too new.
Watch out for: The strict layout breaks packages with undeclared peer deps — you may need node-linker=hoisted in .npmrc for stubborn tools.
Pricing: Free · MIT
Setup: npm install -g pnpm
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