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pnpm CLI Argument Semantics

cli-arg-semantics-mismatch

pnpm CLI arguments get interpreted differently across install/build/config flows, so passing flags or running commands without the expected args can silently change what gets executed or installed, triggering confusing 404s, lockfile-wide installs, or unexpected script option appends.

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Updated6/25/2026

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Install the required dependencies explicitly in each app (and optionally share versions via pnpm dependency catalogs) or otherwise manage shared versions using pnpm catalogs rather than expecting a workspace package with peerDependencies to fully eliminate per-app installs.

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RUN npm install -g pnpm — modify line 115 in the bootstrap.sh file. Tension: npm install --loglevel verbose. Outcome: pnpm install --loglevel verbose.

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If you need consistency between `node_modules` and `pnpm-lock.yaml`. Tension: especially in workspaces or deployments.

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I solved this by uninstalling pnpm which I installed using a standalone script — installed using a standalone script (`iwr` your case `curl` my case). Outcome: installing with `npm install -g pnpm`.

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I just switched from npm to pnpm — Azure App Service. Tension: app services tries to run npm install.

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`--env-file` is not allowed in `NODE_OPTIONS` — running a script with "PNPM". Tension: pre-process a `.env` file by using the new NodeJs `--env-file` feature and use the result with a pnpm script. Outcome: using a dependency such as @dotenvx/dotenvx, dotenv, cross-env or something like that seems to be the only easier option.

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pnpm set the lockfile config to false — for some users pnpm set the lockfile config to false. Tension: hence reset that config using the below command. Outcome: pnpm config set lockfile=true.

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You can tell pnpm to always use a specific version of a package. — You can add a `pnpmfile.js` at the root of your project. Tension: overriding the version specified in its `package.json`. Outcome: packageJson.dependencies.prisma = '^4.15.0';.

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I think you want the `--ignore-workspace` flag: — run pnpm on a nested package that is not supposed to be part of a workspace. Outcome: pnpm --ignore-workspace install.

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Installing express as an explicit dependency helped `pnpm i express` — Install only production dependencies with `pnpm i -P`. Tension: `Error: Cannot find module 'express'`. Outcome: Installing express as an explicit dependency helped `pnpm i express`.

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pnpm --filter "@solana/wallet-adapter-example" build — following the `name` from `packages/starter/example/package.json`. Tension: pnpm --filter packages/starter/example run build. Outcome: Adding my own answer to help others:.

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So, to run the aws-cdk cli, just run: `cdk` — when I installed pnpm with my package manager, pnpm added to my `PATH` environment variable. Outcome: just run the cli program you installed by itself, without the `pnpm exec` prefix.

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Use default:before_script to enable and prepare pnpm for each CI job

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pnpm add lodash1@npm:lodash@1 — the aliases documentation. Tension: will install `lodash` `v1` and `v2` which you can reference in your code as `lodash1` and `lodash2`. Outcome: pnpm add lodash2@npm:lodash@2.

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`pnpx` fetches remote dependencies — `pnpx` fetches remote dependencies, it seems more like `npm create`. Tension: It doesn't seem to work and `pnpx` fetches remote dependencies.

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Replace pnpm with yarn in package.json scripts and run the project with yarn

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this will work — pnpm run build --foo=bar.

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Same option exists in `PNPM` using --filter "[<since>]" — `pnpm` to manage a monorepo from `lerna`. Tension: legacy command using the `--since` option of `lerna`.

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Try using `| bash -` instead of `| sh -`. Outcome: `curl -fsSL https://get.pnpm.io/install.sh | bash -`.

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pnpm config set auto-install-peers true — After that, just repeat your command. Tension: it will automatically install all the dependencies. Outcome: repeat your command and it will automatically install all the dependencies.

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`pnpm add `: It will install one more package — in most cases they are interchangeable. Tension: there are some different options like `--offline` (for `install`)、`--workspace`(for `add`). Outcome: if choose yes i will use `pnpm add` because it is new modern syntax.

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You can pass unknown options to pnpm by prefixing them with config: — pnpm install --config.arch=x64 --config.platform=linux --config.libc=glibc sharp. Outcome: pnpm install --config.arch=x64 --config.platform=linux --config.libc=glibc sharp.

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ERR_PNPM_ERR_PNPM_UNEXPECTED_PKG_CONTENT_IN_STORE — The lockfile is broken! A full installation will be performed in an attempt to fix it. Tension: The lockfile is broken! A full installation will be performed in an attempt to fix it. Outcome: pnpm store prune && pnpm install.

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You may use the file protocol to reference your local lib — There are three ways. Tension: In this case, pnpm will create hard links to each file of lib. It will look like lib is copied to the node_modules of your app. Outcome: Or you may pack your lib into a tarball with `pnpm pack` and then install it through the file protocol.

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`pnpm why es5-ext` will work with pnpm — with pnpm. Tension: Is there an equivalent in pnpm? Outcome: See the docs: https://pnpm.io/cli/why.

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Set packageManager in package.json to a supported tool with a version range, such as "^pnpm@6.32.4" or "^yarn@1.22.19"

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This is specific to Node installation. — Node installation. Tension: path environment variable for npm binaries is misconfigured. Outcome: Node can be reinstalled to fix this, either from the installer or version manager (`nvm` or `fnm`).

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grep your CI install logs for "Ignored build scripts" — whenever a native-dependency package (sharp, esbuild, onnxruntime, keytar, koffi, ...) misbehaves only in CI. Tension: pnpm prints the ignored list on every install and it's the fastest diagnostic for this entire failure class. Outcome: the fastest diagnostic for this entire failure class.

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"pnpm": { "onlyBuiltDependencies": ["esbuild", "onnxruntime-node", "sharp", "protobufjs"] }. Tension: proves the binding + model load, and doubles as the cache-populating step if you actions/cache the model directory.

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Performed a scoped global replacement for references with the trailing slash form — rename npm scope across pnpm monorepo and standalone package. Tension: without breaking workspace publishes. Outcome: regenerated lockfiles, and verified package tarballs.

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