Better PM
A CLI tool that makes package manager operations smarter and easier, especially in monorepos.Why Better PM?
Better PM eliminates the friction of working with multiple package managers and complex monorepo structures. No more remembering which package manager your project uses, no more accidental full-monorepo installs, and no more manual navigation between workspace packages.Package Manager Agnostic
Works seamlessly with pnpm, bun, and npm — automatically detects which one your project uses
Monorepo-Aware
Automatically scopes installs to the current package, preventing accidental full-monorepo installs
Smart Navigation
Jump to any workspace package from anywhere with shell integration
Paste-Friendly
Copy commands from READMEs and paste directly — automatically extracts packages and flags
Quick Start
Get up and running in under a minute:1
Install Better PM
2
Activate Shell Integration
Add to your shell configuration:
.zshrc
3
Start Using
Key Features
Monorepo-Aware Install
Automatic scoping to current package with safety warnings at root
Workspace Navigation
List and navigate workspace packages with autocomplete
Command Reference
Full documentation of all available commands
Setup Guide
Installation and configuration instructions
Example Workflow
Here’s how Better PM simplifies your daily workflow:Supported Package Managers
- pnpm — Full support with workspace filtering
- bun — Full support with workspace operations
- npm — Full support with workspace commands