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Cloudflare create-cloudflare fails with ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11

Fix Cloudflare Workers scaffolding failing with ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS when using pnpm 10 or 11 Includes evidence for Cloudflare troubleshooting demand.

Source-backed Last updated May 16, 2026 1 source Needs local verification

Category: Cloudflare
Error signature: ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding
Quick fix: Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.
Updated: May 16, 2026
Verification status: Source-backed
Evidence: 1 public source URL

Before you change production

This page includes public source URLs in the imported troubleshooting record. Compare those references with your version and environment before applying changes.

Reproduce the smallest failing action and save non-secret logs before changing configuration.
Check versions for Cloudflare, related SDKs, package managers, CI runners, and hosting providers.
Change one setting or dependency at a time, then rerun the same failing command or request.
Avoid destructive commands, credential rotation, billing changes, or security relaxations without a rollback plan.

What this error means

ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding is a Cloudflare failure pattern reported for developers trying to fix cloudflare workers scaffolding failing with err_pnpm_ignored_builds when using pnpm 10 or 11. Based on the imported evidence, treat this as a tool-specific troubleshooting page rather than a generic API error.

Why this happens

GitHub issue #13928 filed 2026-05-15 against cloudflare/workers-sdk. Running 'pnpm create cloudflare@latest' on pnpm >= 10 fails with ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS. This blocks new Cloudflare Workers project creation for pnpm users.

Common causes

GitHub issue #13928 filed 2026-05-15 against cloudflare/workers-sdk. Running 'pnpm create cloudflare@latest' on pnpm >= 10 fails with ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS. This blocks new Cloudflare Workers project creation for pnpm users.

Quick fixes

Confirm the exact error signature matches ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding.
Check the Cloudflare account, local tool state, and provider configuration involved in the failing workflow.
Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time.

Platform/tool-specific checks

Verify the command, editor, extension, or API client that produced the error.
Compare local settings with CI, deployment, or editor-level settings when the error appears in only one environment.
Avoid deleting credentials, local model data, or project settings until the failing scope is clear.

Step-by-step troubleshooting

Capture the exact error message and the command, editor action, or request that triggered it.
Check whether the failure is account/auth, quota/rate, model/provider, local runtime, or deployment configuration.
Review the source evidence below and compare it with your environment.
Apply one change at a time and rerun the smallest failing action.
Keep the working fix documented for the team or deployment environment.

How to prevent it

Keep provider/tool configuration documented.
Record non-secret diagnostics such as tool version, provider name, model name, and command path.
Add a lightweight check before CI or production workflows depend on the tool.

Diagnostic flow for this page

Match ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding exactly before applying the quick fix.
Compare the failing environment with Cloudflare versions, account scope, provider settings, and deployment context.
Check the listed common causes in order, starting with the cause that best matches your logs.
Use the evidence status below to decide whether to confirm against public sources or official documentation.
Apply one reversible change, rerun the smallest failing action, and keep rollback notes.

FAQ

What does ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding mean in Cloudflare?

ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding indicates the workflow described by "Cloudflare create-cloudflare fails with ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11" failed in a Cloudflare context. Start by confirming the exact signature and the component that emitted it.

What should I check first for ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding?

Check whether this cause matches your environment: GitHub issue #13928 filed 2026-05-15 against cloudflare/workers-sdk. Running 'pnpm create cloudflare@latest' on pnpm >= 10 fails with ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS. This blocks new Cloudflare Workers project creation for pnpm users.

Is the ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding guidance source-backed?

The "Cloudflare create-cloudflare fails with ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11" page is labeled source-backed. It has 1 public source URL from github.com, so use that evidence status when deciding how much additional verification you need.

When should I avoid the quick fix for ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding?

For "Cloudflare create-cloudflare fails with ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11", avoid applying "Compare the failing environment with a known working setup, then change one configuration value at a time." when the error text differs, the affected version or provider is different, or the change would touch credentials, billing, DNS, production deploy settings, or irreversible data.

What should I collect before debugging ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11 during create-cloudflare scaffolding?

For "Cloudflare create-cloudflare fails with ERR_PNPM_IGNORED_BUILDS on pnpm 10/11", collect the failing Cloudflare command or request, non-secret configuration, versions, timestamps, request IDs when available, and the smallest reproduction that still triggers the signature.