cran.r-project.org
How to export CRAN: all R packages to Excel
Complete alphabetical list of R packages with one-line descriptions on a single page. Useful for tool catalogues and ecosystem comparisons.
What you get
| Package | Title | URL |
|---|---|---|
| … | … | … |
Open the page
Go to cran.r-project.org — the link is below.
Click the Grabsavo icon
The list lights up and columns appear in the panel. Remove extras, add missing ones with a click.
Download
“Download Excel” — and the table is yours.
Save the template
In Pro the template remembers the setup and a schedule keeps the table fresh.
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