# Pnpm

> Use this skill when the user wants a faster, disk-efficient alternative to npm for managing Node.js packages, especially in monorepo setups.

- Skill: `javimosch/pnpm` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/pnpm`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/pnpm/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/pnpm

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# pnpm Plugin

pnpm is a fast Node.js package manager using content-addressable storage.

## Usage Examples

- "install dependencies with pnpm"
- "add a package to a monorepo workspace"
- "run tests using pnpm filter for specific package"
- "check disk space saved by pnpm store"

## Installation

```bash
npm install -g pnpm
```

## Key Features
- Content-addressable package storage
- Hard-linked deduplication across projects
- Monorepo workspace support
- Strict dependency isolation
- Fast installation speed
- Lockfile with integrity verification
- Store pruning and management
- Compatible with npm and Yarn lockfiles