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What it is

Pantry is a package manager for system-level binaries and JavaScript/TypeScript packages, available on macOS, Linux, and Windows for ARM64 and x86_64 systems. Its catalog lists 1,753+ system packages, 3M+ npm packages, 469K+ PHP packages, 21 Zig packages, and 50 desktop apps. System packages are pre-built and delivered as tarballs through a CDN-backed registry. For JavaScript projects, Pantry acts as an npm client with access to the full npm registry, including workspace and monorepo support. The CLI is installed with a shell command, and the maker says it has no runtime dependencies. Pantry supports lockfiles, global installation, offline package caching, and publishing. The Free plan costs nothing and includes public packages, one seat, 50MB artifacts, standard builds and downloads, 30 days of full analytics, and a point-in-time audit. Pro costs $9 a month; Team costs $29 a month and includes 10 seats. Paid plans add private and unlisted packages, build insurance, continuous CVE and licence alerts, and SBOM export.

Spec sheet

Product
Pantry is a package manager for system-level binaries and JavaScript/TypeScript packages.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Maker
Pantry is built and maintained by the Stacks.js team.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Build insurance
Pantry says it mirrors resolved build artifacts and verifies them against the lockfile integrity hash.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Community and support
The maker links to GitHub contributions, a Discord community, and Bluesky updates.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Installation
The CLI is installed with a shell command and the maker says it has no runtime dependencies.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
npm compatibility
Pantry acts as a drop-in npm client with access to the full npm registry and support for workspaces and monorepos.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Package catalog
The site lists 1,753+ system packages, 3M+ npm packages, 469K+ PHP packages, 21 Zig packages, and 50 desktop apps.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Package delivery
System packages are pre-built and distributed as tarballs through a CDN-backed registry.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Selling fees
Selling a package costs 10% per sale on Free and 5% per sale on Pro or Team, with a stated additional 3% for sales that start on the site.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Supported systems
Pantry supports macOS, Linux, and Windows on ARM64 and x86_64.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Team limit
The Team plan includes 10 seats, and paid package purchases cover the whole team.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Team security features
Pro and Team plans include build insurance, continuous CVE and licence alerts, and CycloneDX or SPDX SBOM export.Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev

Plans and prices

Free Free Public packages · 30 days of full analytics · 50MB artifacts · Standard build queue · 1 seat · Standard downloads · Point-in-time audit · No SBOM export Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Pro $9 a month $9/mo Private and unlisted packages · Lifetime full analytics · 250MB artifacts · Priority builds · 1 seat · Build insurance · Continuous CVE and licence alerts · SBOM export Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev
Team $29 a month $29/mo Private and unlisted packages · Lifetime full analytics · 1024MB artifacts · Priority builds · 10 seats · Build insurance · Continuous CVE and licence alerts · SBOM export Read 30 Sep 2026 · pantry.dev

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Supports macOS, Linux, and Windows on ARM64 and x86_64.
  • Works with the full npm registry.
  • Supports workspaces and monorepos.
  • Includes offline package caching and lockfiles.
  • Paid plans include build insurance and CVE alerts.

Limits

  • Free plan limits artifacts to 50MB.
  • Free plan has one seat.
  • Free plan has no SBOM export.
  • Package sales incur fees that vary by plan.

Who it suits

Pantry suits developers managing system binaries or JavaScript/TypeScript dependencies across supported desktop operating systems. Teams needing private packages, build insurance, or security alerts can consider its paid plans.

Verdict

Pantry combines system package delivery with npm-compatible workflows and a broad listed catalog. The free plan is limited in artifact size and seats, while Pro and Team add private packages and security features.

Where Specifiction places it

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