Installing R Package on Ubuntu Command Line

Are you an R enthusiast who loves working on Ubuntu? You may need to install R packages from the command line for your data analysis, visualization, or statistical projects. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to effortlessly install R packages on your Ubuntu system using the command line.

Step 1: Launch Terminal
Open your terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T or by searching for Terminal in the applications menu.

Step 2: Update Package Lists
Before installing any R package, it’s important to update the package lists to ensure you have the latest versions. Run the following command:

sudo apt update

This command refreshes the list of available packages from all repositories enabled on your system.

Step 3: Install R Programming Language
If R is not already installed on your system, you can install it using the following command:

sudo apt install r-base

Once the installation is complete, you can verify it by running the R command in the terminal. It should launch the R console.

Step 4: Install R Packages
To install a specific R package, you can use the following command:

sudo R -e "install.packages('package_name')"

Replace package_name with the name of the R package you want to install. For example, to install the popular ggplot2 package, you can use:

sudo R -e "install.packages('ggplot2')"

Congratulations! You have successfully installed an R package on your Ubuntu system using the command line. You are now ready to dive into the world of R programming and data analysis.