Summary & Key Takeaways ​

• pnpm cache path now prints the metadata cache directory, useful for CI caching.
• pnpm can now install and manage other package managers like npm, Yarn, and Bun.
• It respects packageManager pins in package.json for git-hosted dependencies.
• pnpm dlx (pnx) can now run specific versions of package managers or runtimes directly.
• pnx yarn@4 install will now correctly provision Yarn 4, not an npm package.
• The --package flag allows specifying which package manager's command to run.
• pnpm shim add yarn links a yarn command to the project's pinned version.

Our Commentary ​

Okay, this is a genuinely wild move from pnpm. I mean, pnpm dlx [email protected] install? That's just... chef's kiss. We've been juggling so many package managers and runtime versions, and the idea of pnpm becoming this universal orchestrator is both terrifying and incredibly appealing. I'm not sure if it's a power grab or a genuine attempt at simplifying the dev experience, but I'm here for the chaos. The implications for CI/CD are huge, too. No more nvm use then npm install then yarn install then bun install? Just pnpm dlx everything? My brain is buzzing with the possibilities.