pm remove
Remove dependencies from your project
Overview
The pm remove command removes one or more dependencies from your project. It works with both production and development dependencies.
Syntax
pm remove <packages...>Arguments
packages string[] required
One or more package names to remove
Examples
Remove Single Package
pm remove lodashRunning: pnpm remove lodashRemove Multiple Packages
pm remove lodash axios expressRunning: pnpm remove lodash axios expressRemove Scoped Package
pm remove @types/nodeRunning: pnpm remove @types/nodeRemove Dev Dependency
pm remove typescriptRunning: pnpm remove typescriptHow It Works
The remove command:
- Accepts one or more package names
- Detects your project’s package manager (pnpm, bun, or npm)
- Builds the appropriate remove command
- Executes the removal
From src/commands/remove.ts:18:
const cmd = pm.buildRemoveCommand(packages);
yield* Console.log(`Running: ${pm.name} remove ${packages.join(' ')}`);
yield* runShellCommand(cmd);Package Manager Compatibility
The command works across all supported package managers:
| Package Manager | Command |
|---|---|
| pnpm | pnpm remove <packages> |
| bun | bun remove <packages> |
| npm | npm uninstall <packages> |
Related Commands
- pm add - Add dependencies
- pm install - Install dependencies
- pm why - Explain why a package is installed