moai-lang-r
R 4.4+ best practices with testthat 3.2, lintr 3.2, and data analysis patterns.
When & Why to Use This Skill
This Claude skill provides a comprehensive environment for R 4.4+ development, focusing on high-quality code standards and robust validation. By integrating testthat 3.2 for unit testing and lintr 3.2 for static code analysis, it ensures that R-based data analysis and software engineering projects adhere to the latest best practices and TRUST 5 quality principles. It is designed to streamline Test-Driven Development (TDD) workflows and maintain high code coverage for reproducible and reliable data science.
Use Cases
- Automated Testing: Implementing and running unit tests using testthat 3.2 to ensure the reliability of R packages and data pipelines.
- Code Quality Enforcement: Utilizing lintr 3.2 to perform static analysis, ensuring R code follows style guides and avoids common programming errors.
- Data Analysis Standardization: Applying R 4.4+ best practices and design patterns to create maintainable and scalable data analysis workflows.
- Quality Gate Integration: Reviewing R projects for TRUST 5 compliance to meet enterprise-grade software quality and security standards.
- Version Migration: Providing guidance and execution plans for migrating legacy R scripts to R 4.4+ with updated tool dependencies.
| name | moai-lang-r |
|---|---|
| version | 2.0.0 |
| created | 2025-10-22 |
| updated | 2025-10-22 |
| status | active |
| description | R 4.4+ best practices with testthat 3.2, lintr 3.2, and data analysis patterns. |
| keywords | ['r', 'testthat', 'lintr', 'data-analysis'] |
Lang R Skill
Skill Metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Skill Name | moai-lang-r |
| Version | 2.0.0 (2025-10-22) |
| Allowed tools | Read (read_file), Bash (terminal) |
| Auto-load | On demand when keywords detected |
| Tier | Language |
What It Does
R 4.4+ best practices with testthat 3.2, lintr 3.2, and data analysis patterns.
Key capabilities:
- ✅ Best practices enforcement for language domain
- ✅ TRUST 5 principles integration
- ✅ Latest tool versions (2025-10-22)
- ✅ TDD workflow support
When to Use
Automatic triggers:
- Related code discussions and file patterns
- SPEC implementation (
/alfred:2-run) - Code review requests
Manual invocation:
- Review code for TRUST 5 compliance
- Design new features
- Troubleshoot issues
Tool Version Matrix (2025-10-22)
| Tool | Version | Purpose | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| R | 4.4.2 | Primary | ✅ Current |
| testthat | 3.2.2 | Primary | ✅ Current |
| lintr | 3.2.0 | Primary | ✅ Current |
Inputs
- Language-specific source directories
- Configuration files
- Test suites and sample data
Outputs
- Test/lint execution plan
- TRUST 5 review checkpoints
- Migration guidance
Failure Modes
- When required tools are not installed
- When dependencies are missing
- When test coverage falls below 85%
Dependencies
- Access to project files via Read/Bash tools
- Integration with
moai-foundation-langsfor language detection - Integration with
moai-foundation-trustfor quality gates
References (Latest Documentation)
Documentation links updated 2025-10-22
Changelog
- v2.0.0 (2025-10-22): Major update with latest tool versions, comprehensive best practices, TRUST 5 integration
- v1.0.0 (2025-03-29): Initial Skill release
Works Well With
moai-foundation-trust(quality gates)moai-alfred-code-reviewer(code review)moai-essentials-debug(debugging support)
Best Practices
✅ DO:
- Follow language best practices
- Use latest stable tool versions
- Maintain test coverage ≥85%
- Document all public APIs
❌ DON'T:
- Skip quality gates
- Use deprecated tools
- Ignore security warnings
- Mix testing frameworks