During February 2026, Hornet focused on improving the reliability of the uninstall process in the vltpkg/vltpkg repository by addressing a critical lockfile hydration bug. They restructured the uninstall flow to load the actual dependency graph before the ideal build, ensuring manifests are accurately hydrated from installed packages. This approach, implemented using Node.js and TypeScript, prevents stale entries in node_modules/.vlt-lock.json and aligns uninstall behavior with the install process. Hornet updated unit tests and snapshots, validating the changes with a targeted test suite. Their work enhanced lockfile correctness, reduced uninstall-related errors, and strengthened overall dependency management within the project.