orogene ☆
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Description:
`node_modules/` package manager and utility toolkit
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: nodejs npm package-manager developer-tools rust
Install: brew install orogene
About:
Orogene is a next-generation package manager designed specifically for Node.js projects, focusing on speed and reliability. It serves as a drop-in replacement for npm, leveraging the `nassun` library to efficiently resolve and install dependencies. Its primary value proposition is delivering significantly faster installation times and robust offline capabilities.
Key Features:
  • High-performance dependency resolution and installation
  • Drop-in replacement for npm with compatible commands
  • Robust offline mode for installing from local caches
  • Built in Rust for memory safety and concurrency
Use Cases:
  • Accelerating CI/CD pipelines for Node.js applications
  • Managing dependencies in large-scale monorepos
  • Performing reliable offline installations in restricted environments
Alternatives:
  • npm – The default Node.js package manager; Orogene aims for significantly faster performance while maintaining compatibility.
  • pnpm – Known for efficient disk space usage via content-addressable storage; Orogene focuses primarily on raw installation speed.
  • yarn – Offers workspaces and plugin systems; Orogene provides a simpler, performance-focused alternative.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2024 6:50pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1d38b3e0
Sep 11, 2024 4:51pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2aa37929
Aug 2, 2024 5:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 024a7221
Oct 2, 2023 11:42am 0 VERSION_BUMP 6774e43f
Oct 1, 2023 6:53am 0 VERSION_BUMP da1c2fa2
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