rv0.23.3

rv synchronizes an R project’s package library to a declared state, installing the packages and dependencies that the project specifies. Its declarative approach helps teams recreate the same R package environment across sessions and maintain it predictably, while its package operations are designed to be fast. Developed by A2-Ai, this x64 Windows system tool is distributed under an open-source license for people whose work depends on R packages.

The two primary commands are rv sync and rv plan, with additional top-level commands providing further control. Running rv sync can update the library, lock file, and configuration file by installing packages such as dplyr and ggplot2, their required dependencies, and ggplot2’s suggested packages. Running rv plan previews the actions that synchronization would take without applying them. A project configuration can define its R version, package sources, and dependencies, along with package-specific and source-specific customizations.

The accompanying documentation includes examples, cookbook-style guidance, usage instructions, and a configuration reference for analysts, developers, and teams maintaining repeatable R environments. Version 0.23.3 corrects a Git dependency typo introduced in the project’s dependency handling. Release artifacts are signed with the project’s Sigstore identity, and their signatures can be checked with the GitHub CLI using gh attestation verify --owner A2-ai <my-artifact>.