The speedy way to manage packages
Suddenly Not Panicking Manager
A drop-in replacement for npm, yarn, and pnpm. Faster installs, simpler codebase, deterministic builds—everything you need, nothing you don't. A serene development experience.
$ npm install -g snpm
Why developers choose snpm
Built from the ground up to be fast, reliable, and easy to use. Everything you loved about npm and pnpm, without the complexity.
Blazing Fast
Global cache, parallel downloads, and smart reuse. Install dependencies in record time.
Deterministic Builds
Simple, readable lockfiles ensure identical installs across all environments.
Drop-in Replacement
Familiar commands. Zero learning curve. Works with your existing projects.
Monorepo Ready
First-class workspace support with shared lockfiles and local package resolution.
Built with Rust
Clean, maintainable codebase. No unsafe code. Easy to audit and contribute.
Simple by Design
No clever tricks. Every line has a purpose. Code that's a joy to maintain.
Performance that speaks for itself
Powered by Rust and built for speed. Global caching, parallel downloads, and intelligent reuse mean your team spends less time waiting and more time building.
Install Time Comparison (seconds)
Lower is better. Benchmarked on MacBook Pro M1, Node 20.x
Familiar commands you already know
Drop-in replacement means zero learning curve. All your favorite npm commands work exactly as expected.
Install dependencies
Fast, deterministic installs from your lockfile
$ snpm installAdd a package
Add packages to dependencies with version resolution
$ snpm add react@18Add dev dependency
Add packages to devDependencies
$ snpm add -D typescriptRemove a package
Remove packages and update lockfile automatically
$ snpm remove lodashRun scripts
Execute package.json scripts with local binaries in PATH
$ snpm run buildProduction install
Skip devDependencies for production deployments
$ snpm install --productionHow snpm stacks up
See how we compare to the most popular package managers
| Feature | snpm | npm | yarn | pnpm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global package cache | ||||
| Parallel downloads | ||||
| Deterministic installs | ||||
| Workspace support | ||||
| Readable lockfile (YAML) | ||||
| Built with Rust | ||||
| Simple codebase | ||||
| Install speed (cold cache) | 14.3s | 45.2s | 38.7s | 28.4s |
What makes snpm different
More than just speed. A philosophy of simplicity and reliability.
Implementation Simplicity
Clean, boring Rust code that's easy to understand and contribute to. No unsafe code, no clever tricks—just straightforward implementation.
Performance Without Magic
Fast because of smart engineering, not complex hacks. Global store, parallel downloads, and clean node_modules rebuild.
Lockfile Clarity
Human-readable YAML lockfiles that round-trip cleanly with a simple set of types. No mystery about what's installed.
Contributor Friendly
Built to be maintained. Strict quality bar means the codebase stays clean as it grows.
Ready to speed up your workflow?
Join developers who have already made the switch to faster, more reliable package management
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