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side

In-editor coding assistant for R and RStudio data science

Runs an interactive coding assistant inside RStudio that reads and writes files, executes R code, and runs shell commands. Connects to your live R session to inspect data and environments, eliminating copy-paste between console and chat. Creates multi-step plans, writes unit tests, and persists chat state across sessions for longer development tasks.
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Directs the AI agent to read specific R package documentation and source files, and to verify UI changes by writing runnable test prompts for the user.

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write-unit-tests

Generate minimal testthat 3e unit tests for R package code.

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Intermediate
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skill-creator

Create and update Claude skills with templates and SKILL.md scaffolding.

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Intermediate

Frequently Asked Questions

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How to install side?▼

Run `npx skills add simonpcouch/side --all -g -y` in your terminal to install all skills in this repository globally.

What does side::kick() do in RStudio?▼

It launches a chat-based coding assistant in the RStudio Sidebar that can edit your files, run R code in your active session, and execute shell commands.

Which LLMs work with side?▼

Any model supported by the ellmer package works, including Anthropic, OpenAI, Google Gemini, OpenRouter, and local models.

Can side write unit tests for R code?▼

Yes. Its built-in write-unit-tests skill generates concise testthat 3e tests for any selected R function, including error and warning snapshots.

Does side keep my chat history between R sessions?▼

Yes. Chat state persists across sessions, so you can close RStudio and resume the same conversation later.

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