rsrc_runiverse.qmd

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```{r, fig.cap = "R-Universe logo grey background with white text 'rOpenSci R-universe'. The O in 'Open' is a ringed planet with moons"}
knitr::include_graphics("images/runiverse.png")
```
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## R-universe {#runiverse}

rOpenSci's [R-universe](https://ropensci.org/r-universe/) is a new platform which launched in 2021 with the aim of improving publication and discovery of R research software.

The R-universe provides three main services.

1. **Serving packages**
  - Anyone can set up a personal R-universe which can build and serve any package hosted on a public git server.
  - Pre-building packages simplifies installation of non-CRAN packages
  - Articles are also rendered, providing a method for hosting non-software packages, such as research articles bundled as an R package.

2. **Monitoring software health and activity**
  - While still in early development, the goal is to have a system for monitoring software metrics to assess the role and impact of different software.
  
3. **Discovery and recommendation**
  - The R-universe [front-end dashboard](https://r-universe.dev) cross-links Universes, Maintainers, Articles and different software packages in an effort to increase visibility and help users find new R packages
  - A future goal is to be able to offer recommendations to users

### How to contribute

*   [**Explore the R-universe**](https://r-universe.dev) and share your findings with colleagues
*   **Create your own R-universe**. 
    See instructions on the [R-universe dashboard](https://r-universe.dev/help/), 
    or check out Jeroen Ooms' blog post ["How to create your personal CRAN-like repository on R-universe"](https://ropensci.org/blog/2021/06/22/setup-runiverse/) or 
    Yanina Bellini Saibene's Spanish post ["Creando Tu R-universe"](https://ropensci.org/blog/2021/09/21/creando-tu-r-universe/)
*   **Read/Contribute to the [R-universe discussion](https://github.com/r-universe-org/bugs/discussions)**
*   [**Report a bug in the R-universe**](https://github.com/r-universe-org/bugs/issues)