Summary & Key Takeaways ​

• pnpm can now manage npm, Python, and Cargo dependencies within a single workspace.
• Enable Python or Cargo support via pnpm-workspace.yaml and use pnpm add pypi:<package> or pnpm add crate:<package>.
• A new pnpm pipeline [name] command orchestrates workspace tasks with inputs, outputs, and caching.
• pnpm pipeline supports selecting affected projects and running task graphs.
• Expanded platform support includes Android (arm64, x64), FreeBSD (x64), and Linux (ppc64le, s390x, RISC-V).
• trustPolicyExcludePrune automatically removes unused packages from trustPolicyExclude.

Our Commentary ​

This is a massive release for pnpm. The ability to manage multiple language ecosystems in one workspace is a game-changer for polyglot monorepos. I've been waiting for a package manager to truly embrace this. The pnpm pipeline command also looks incredibly powerful for task orchestration. This release solidifies pnpm's position as a top-tier build tool.