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[BUG] Overrides are not applied correctly with workspaces

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Since Mar 20, 2025.

Bug config:overrides Needs Triage Release 8.x
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Description

Is there an existing issue for this?
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This issue exists in the latest npm version
  • I am using the latest npm
Current Behavior

When overrides are applied to a project with workspaces, they do not consistently apply.

Expected Behavior

Overrides should apply regardless of the usage of workspaces.

Steps To Reproduce
git clone https://github.com/defencedigital/mod-uk-design-system.git
cd mod-uk-design-system
git switch spike/npm-v8-2
npm install
npm ls trim

trim should be at version 0.0.3, while it is stuck at 0.0.1

Environment
  • npm: 8.7.0
  • Node.js: 16.15.0
  • OS Name: OSX Monterey
  • System Model Name: 13" M1 MacBook Pro
  • npm config:
; copy and paste output from `npm config ls` here

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