@parcel/package-manager provides abstracted package management functionality for the Parcel bundler. It handles the installation, uninstallation, and dependency resolution of npm packages within Parcel projects. This abstraction allows Parcel to support different package managers like npm, yarn, and pnpm, while providing a consistent API for core functionalities. It encapsulates best practices for efficient dependency management and optimizes performance, particularly in monorepo environments.
The @parcel/package-manager npm package saw frequent releases in 2022, averaging over one release per month, with peaks in January and February. Release frequency slowed in 2023 and 2024, with several months having no releases. In 2025, releases occurred in March, May and June after which releases stopped as of August.
@parcel/package-manager downloads saw consistent growth from March to November 2024, peaking at over 3 million. Downloads dipped in December 2024 and January and February 2025 stabilized around 2.5 million. There was a increase followed by a slight drop. September 2025 downloads are incomplete and significantly lower, as the month is still in progress.
