Pnpm
Installs and manages Node.js dependencies using Pnpm, a fast and efficient package manager for improved project speed & security.
Install on your platform
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Run in terminal (recommended)
claude mcp add pnpm npx -- -y @trustedskills/pnpm
Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"pnpm": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@trustedskills/pnpm"
]
}
}
}Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.
About This Skill
What it does
The pnpm skill allows AI agents to manage and execute package management tasks using pnpm, a fast, disk-space-efficient alternative to npm. It enables installing, updating, and managing Node.js packages with optimized performance and reduced dependency duplication.
When to use it
- You need to install or update Node.js packages in a project efficiently.
- You're working on a large-scale project where minimizing disk usage is important.
- You want to run scripts defined in
package.jsonusing pnpm's command-line interface.
Key capabilities
- Install packages with
pnpm install. - Run scripts from
package.jsonwithpnpm run <script-name>. - Manage dependencies efficiently, reducing disk usage through hard linking.
- Supports workspaces for managing multiple projects in a single repository.
Example prompts
- "Install the latest version of Vue using pnpm."
- "Run the build script defined in my project's package.json with pnpm."
- "Update all packages in this project to their latest versions using pnpm."
Tips & gotchas
- Ensure that Node.js and npm are installed before using pnpm.
- Some projects may require specific configurations or scripts to work correctly with pnpm, so review the
package.jsonfile for compatibility.
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