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pnpm

Fast, disk space efficient package manager

PriceFree and open sourceReviewed2017-01-01

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3-0
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pnpm is a fast, disk-efficient JavaScript package manager that uses a content-addressable store and hard links. Strict node_modules structure prevents phantom dependencies.

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3x faster installs, strict dependency resolution, and disk space savings. The best JavaScript package manager.

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Strictly better than npm in every measurable way. The strict node_modules prevents dependency bugs.

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pnpm's content-addressable store is the right architecture. Bun's speed will push it further.

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