Summary & Key Takeaways ​

• The new pnpm unpublish command allows removing packages or specific versions from the registry.
• GitHub Actions integration now includes a new update.githubActionsServer setting and improved error handling.
• pnpm install --no-runtime can now be used without --frozen-lockfile for fresh installs.
• pnpm outdated table borders are now correctly aligned when output is colorized.
• pnpm pack and pnpm publish no longer let workspace-root .gitignore rules override package manifest allowlists.

Our Commentary ​

Okay, pnpm unpublish is a big one. It's a powerful command, and I'm glad to see it added, though it definitely needs to be used with extreme caution. The ability to install --no-runtime without --frozen-lockfile is also a subtle but useful improvement for specific CI/CD scenarios. It's these kinds of granular controls that make pnpm so flexible. We're seeing a lot of good stuff coming out of the pnpm camp lately, even in alpha.