1. Introduction
Posit Package Manager empowers users to access R and Python packages and reproduce R and Python environments while giving IT control and visibility into package use. A few of the most common use cases include:
- Providing access to packages in an offline environment
- Creating curated lists of packages
- Hosting internally developed packages
Explore more in the Admin guide!
The admin guide is the best resource on Posit Package Manager. We encourage you to use this training as an opportunity to get comfortable using this reference!
Posit Package Manager Requirements
Supported Sources
| Source | R | Python |
|---|---|---|
| cran | ✔️ | |
| pypi | ✔️ | |
| bioconductor | ✔️ | |
| curated-cran | ✔️ | |
| curated-pypi | ✔️ | |
| cran-snapshot | ✔️ | |
| local | ✔️ | ✔️ |
| git | ✔️ |
Basic Architecture
The most straightforward architecture for Posit Package Manager is a single server implementation. On this server:
- Posit Package Manager is installed.
- The server has outbound access to Posit Package Service.
- R is installed (optional).
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