npm vs Yarn vs pnpm Command Comparison

Compare npm, Yarn, and pnpm commands side by side with a live search filter — instantly find the equivalent command across all three package managers.

Click any command cell to copy it. Rows marked (*) differ between Yarn Classic (v1) and Yarn Berry (v2+).

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Summary

Compare npm, Yarn, and pnpm commands side by side with a live search filter — instantly find the equivalent command across all three package managers.

How it works

  1. A comprehensive table of commands is preloaded covering install, add, remove, run, and more.
  2. Type a keyword in the search box to filter rows in real time.
  3. Each row shows the equivalent command for npm, Yarn (v1/v2+), and pnpm.
  4. Click any command cell to copy it directly to your clipboard.
  5. Use the category filter buttons to jump to a specific group of commands.

Use cases

  • Quickly find the pnpm equivalent of a Yarn command you already know.
  • Onboard team members switching from npm to pnpm on a new project.
  • Use as a cheatsheet when writing CI/CD scripts across mixed projects.
  • Verify the correct syntax for workspace or global install commands.
  • Compare lifecycle hooks and script execution across package managers.
  • Reference during code reviews when a team standardizes on one tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated: 2026-06-09 · Reviewed by Nham Vu