In this post I explore local large language models (LLMs) with R for code assistance, using tools like chores, ensure, gander, and continue in Positron. The post explores R options and keybindings for various tools, adjusting settings to optimize performance. Lastly, I switch to GitHub Copilot for better results, encountering rate limits but finding workarounds to control autocomplete triggers.

I share my experience integrating R with the LinkedIn API, focusing on personal authentication and posting processes. The documentation and workflow were complex, but with help from the rOpenSci community, I successfully navigated the challenges. I detail steps for API access, authentication, and creating posts, highlighting key obstacles like managing OAuth tokens, API products, and endpoints.

With the recent mass exodus from Xitter, Bluesky has emerged as a new home for the R community. Discover how to join the community with starter packs and automate posting to Bluesky from R using GitHub Actions. Explore detailed steps for setup and automation, making it easy to share your latest blog posts on social media platforms.

Optimize your blog’s SEO and Zenodo metadata with automated summaries using Hugging Face’s text summarization models. Learn how to connect to the Hugging Face API, prepare content, and integrate summaries into your markdown files using R and the httr2 package.