moai-lang-r

Guide R 4.4+ data analysis with tidyverse, ggplot2, Shiny, and reproducible tooling.

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npx skills add https://github.com/modu-ai/moai-adk --skill moai-lang-r
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Skill: moai-lang-r
Source: https://github.com/modu-ai/moai-adk/tree/main/.claude/skills/moai-lang-r
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/modu-ai/moai-adk --skill moai-lang-r

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes examples (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Performing robust data analysis and statistical modeling in R requires adherence to best practices for code quality, testing, and reproducibility. This Skill provides expert guidance for R 4.4+, integrating testthat 3.2 for testing and lintr 3.2 for code quality, ensuring your data science projects are reliable and maintainable.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • R 4.4+ Best Practices: Guides on leveraging new language features, efficient data manipulation, and statistical modeling techniques.
  • Reproducible Testing: Implement test-driven development for R scripts and packages using testthat 3.2.
  • Code Quality & Style: Enforce consistent code style and catch common errors with lintr 3.2.
  • Data Analysis Patterns: Provides patterns for data cleaning, transformation, visualization, and model building.
  • Use Case: When developing a new statistical model, this Skill can help you structure your R code, write unit tests for your functions, and ensure your script adheres to best practices for reproducibility and maintainability.

Quick Start

Install R packages

install.packages(c("testthat", "lintr"))

Run tests

testthat::test_dir("tests/")

Lint R code

lintr::lint("my_script.R")

Claude can then assist with data manipulation and model development.

Frequently Asked Questions about moai-lang-r

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I set up reproducible R data analysis workflows with testing and code quality checks?

R 4.4+ best practices integrate testthat 3.2 for unit testing and lintr 3.2 for code quality enforcement. Install both packages, write tests in tests/ directories, and run testthat::test_dir() and lintr::lint() to validate your data pipelines, visualizations, and statistical models before deployment.

Can I use tidyverse, ggplot2, and Shiny together in R 4.4+ projects?

Yes. R 4.4+ supports native pipes (|>) and lambda syntax that work seamlessly with dplyr and tidyr for data manipulation, ggplot2 and plotly for visualizations, and Shiny for interactive dashboards. Use renv or pak for reproducible package management across these frameworks.

What's the best way to structure R code for data science projects requiring reproducibility?

Structure R code using R Markdown or Quarto for reproducible reports, renv for dependency locking, testthat for test-driven development, and lintr for consistent style. This ensures your data cleaning, transformation, modeling, and visualization pipelines remain maintainable across experiments and production deployments.

How do I write unit tests for R functions in data analysis projects?

Use testthat 3.2 to write unit tests for data manipulation, statistical functions, and model outputs. Create test files in tests/ directories, write expectations that validate function behavior, and run testthat::test_dir() to verify your data pipelines work correctly before committing changes.

Does R 4.4+ support modern language features for data science workflows?

Yes. R 4.4+ introduces native pipes (|>), lambda syntax, and improved error messages that streamline tidyverse workflows. These features reduce boilerplate in data transformation chains and make statistical modeling code more readable and maintainable.

What are common code quality issues lintr catches in R data analysis scripts?

lintr 3.2 detects inconsistent naming conventions, trailing whitespace, unused variables, and style violations in R scripts. Running lintr::lint() on your data manipulation, visualization, and modeling code ensures adherence to best practices and prevents errors before deployment.