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pnpm 9.12.2+

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The pnpm installation guide describes prerequisites and setup commands for current pnpm releases across supported platforms.

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About pnpm 9.12.2+

The page is the installation guide for pnpm, describing pnpm 12 as the current release line. It lists prerequisites, supported operating systems and architectures, and setup paths including standalone scripts, npm, self-update, and version-pinned installs.

It states that pnpm 12 installed by the standalone script runs without Node.js, while installation through npm requires Node.js 22.13 or newer. It also notes Windows Defender blocking or slowdowns and that targets without a prebuilt binary use the JavaScript pnpm 11 instead.

Key features

  • Prebuilt binaries for Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, and Android targets
  • Standalone install scripts for Windows PowerShell and POSIX systems
  • Installation through npm using npx get-pnpm
  • Specific-version install using PNPM_VERSION environment variable
  • Self-update path from pnpm v11.10.0 or newer to pnpm 12
  • Compatibility table mapping pnpm 8-12 to supported Node.js versions
Best for: Developers installing or updating pnpm on supported Linux, macOS, Windows, FreeBSD, or Android systems.
Good for
  • Runs without Node.js after install when using the standalone script
  • Provides prebuilt binaries across multiple operating systems and architectures
  • Documents curl and wget options and Docker shell variants
Watch out for
  • Installing through npm requires Node.js 22.13 or newer
  • Windows Defender may block the executable or slow package installation
  • Targets without a prebuilt binary require the JavaScript pnpm 11 instead

pnpm 9.12.2+ at a glance

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pnpm 9.12.2+ FAQ

Do I need Node.js to use pnpm 12?
No after installation with the standalone script, but installation through npm requires Node.js 22.13 or newer.
How is a specific pnpm version selected?
The guide describes setting the PNPM_VERSION environment variable before the install script.
How is pnpm updated?
The guide describes pnpm self-update, including direct update from v11.10.0 or newer to pnpm 12.
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