[package.json] pnpm 12 no longer accepts the shorthand "-s" option
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Description
pnpm 12 has been stable since Aug 26, 2026.
The build commands in package.json use pnpm -s <build target> which returns:
error: unexpected argument '-s' found
MathJax-src branch: master
pnpm version: 12.1.0
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First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
- Comment on the issue to say you are picking it up — it saves two people doing the same work.
- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
Research direction
Start in package.json and inspect the build commands that use pnpm -s <build target>. Run the affected build commands with pnpm 12.1.0, update the shorthand usage so they complete successfully, and verify that the build targets still pass.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- node.js, typescript
- Domain
- build-system
- Issue type
- Bug
- Difficulty
- 1/5
- Estimated time
- Under an hour
- Activity status
- Active
- Clarity
- Clearly specified
- Newbie friendliness
- 88/100