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Guidelines and Checklists for Building CRAN-Worthy Packages

v0.1.1 · May 2, 2026 · MIT + file LICENSE

Description

Provides essential checklists for R package developers, whether you're creating your first package or beginning a new project. This tool guides you through each step of the development process, including specific considerations for submitting your package to the Comprehensive R Archive Network (CRAN). Simplify your workflow and ensure adherence to best practices with 'packagepal'.

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CRAN

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Last 90 days

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Trend: -3.9% (30d vs prior 30d)

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CRAN Check Status

13 OK
Show all 13 flavors
Flavor Status
r-devel-linux-x86_64-debian-clang OK
r-devel-linux-x86_64-debian-gcc OK
r-devel-linux-x86_64-fedora-clang OK
r-devel-linux-x86_64-fedora-gcc OK
r-devel-windows-x86_64 OK
r-oldrel-macos-arm64 OK
r-oldrel-macos-x86_64 OK
r-oldrel-windows-x86_64 OK
r-patched-linux-x86_64 OK
r-release-linux-x86_64 OK
r-release-macos-arm64 OK
r-release-macos-x86_64 OK
r-release-windows-x86_64 OK

Check History

OK 14 OK · 0 NOTE · 0 WARNING · 0 ERROR · 0 FAILURE Mar 10, 2026

Dependency Network

Dependencies Reverse dependencies cli usethis packagepal

Version History

2 tracked
updated 0.1.1 ← 0.1.0 diff May 2, 2026
new 0.1.0 Mar 10, 2026

R Observatory began tracking this package on Mar 10, 2026; it first appeared on CRAN Aug 14, 2023. Releases before tracking aren’t shown.