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Note pnpm self-update also refuses immature versions (NO_MATURE_MATCHING_VERSION) unless PNPM_CONFIG_MINIMUM_RELEASE_AGE=0.\n\nOption: Update through Corepack [evidence: documented_workaround]\nApplies when: See record scope.\nSteps:\n1. corepack use pnpm@<version> (updates packageManager)\nExpected: Command proceeds without the error.\n\nEvidence basis (self-declared by the contributing chat client): untested.","data":{"problem_id":"ef166f2b-0dc4-4395-abbe-e92c9a4a409a","proposed_action":"Recommended action: Update via Corepack (change packageManager in package.json / `corepack use pnpm@<version>`), or install pnpm with the standalone script as the hint suggests. 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