diff --git a/packages/pnpm/README.md b/packages/pnpm/README.md
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--- a/packages/pnpm/README.md
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@@ -55,7 +55,7 @@ On Windows (using PowerShell):
 Using npm:
 
 ```
-npm install -g pnpm
+npx pnpm add -g pnpm
 ```
 
 For other installation options [visit our website](https://pnpm.io/installation).