rstudio
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Description:
Data science software focusing on R and Python
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2026.01.0,392@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @posit_pbc  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: rstudio ide data-science r-language statistics python
Install: brew install --cask rstudio
About:
RStudio is an integrated development environment (IDE) specifically designed for the R programming language, with expanding support for Python. It provides a powerful suite of tools for statistical analysis, data visualization, and interactive development, streamlining workflows for data scientists and analysts.
Key Features:
  • Advanced code editor with syntax highlighting and auto-completion
  • Integrated data viewer and variable explorer
  • Built-in support for Git version control and RMarkdown
  • Interactive debugging and profiling tools
Use Cases:
  • Statistical analysis and data modeling
  • Data visualization and exploratory data analysis
  • Developing R packages and reproducible research documents
Alternatives:
  • VS Code – More general-purpose; requires extensions for R support
  • Jupyter Notebooks – Web-based; focuses on cell-based execution rather than a full IDE
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 6, 2026 10:39pm 2026.01.0,392 0 VERSION_BUMP f5fdafd8
Sep 12, 2025 10:25pm 2025.09.0,387 0 VERSION_BUMP 063d0b97