Search for R packages

Searches METACRAN for R packages and provides quick access to package links and to the R code required to install the package.

Package descriptions

View the package description, dependencies, and key stats within Raycast when you press Cmd + →.

Shortcuts and settings

Open package links in the browser

Shortcut	Action
↵	Opens the default link, configurable in the extension settings. All options are available in the actions menu: Homepage CRAN Source repository Bug Reports CRAN check results
⌘ ↵	Opens the package page on r-pkg.org
←/→	Move between package description and search results

Copy package links

Shortcut	Action
⌘ ⇧ .	Copies the CRAN link
⌘ ⇧ ,	Copies the home or the repo links if present

Copy the installation command for the package

Shortcut	Action
⌘ ⇧ C	Copies the base-R install.packages() command
⌘ ⌥ C	Copies the installation command of an alternate package manager (configurable in the extension settings): pak (default) remotes devtools pacman

You can reverse the installation command shortcuts by choosing the Default Package Installation Method in the extension settings.