4 An LLM Toolbox for R

 

This chapter covers

  • Setting up the key LLM tools in RStudio: GitHub Copilot, aider, Open Interpreter, and TheOpenAir
  • Using GitHub Copilot to speed up scripting
  • Drafting code with aider
  • Fetching and preparing data with Open Interpreter
  • Interacting with the OpenAI API from within R with TheOpenAIR

This chapter provides a practical overview of various LLM tools that can be used from within RStudio. We will look at how to install and use GitHub Copilot, an AI-powered code assistant that suggests lines or blocks of code as you type. Then, we will go through each step of installing and setting up aider, a command-line tool that allows you to “pair program” with OpenAI’s GPT models as well as Open Interpreter, a GPT-based tool that generates and executes code based on your command-line instructions. Each of these tools can significantly enhance your coding experience in R.

4.1 Coding with GitHub Copilot: First Steps

Before you can harness the power of GitHub Copilot within RStudio, ensure you have a (free) GitHub account along with an active subscription to either Copilot for Individuals or Copilot for Business. Detailed pricing information can be found on the GitHub Copilot billing page: https://copilot.github.com/pricing. In addition, make sure your RStudio version is at least 2023.09.0.X.

4.1.1 How to Set Up GitHub Copilot in RStudio

To activate GitHub Copilot in RStudio, open RStudio and follow these steps:

4.1.2 How to Set Up GitHub Copilot in Visual Studio Code

 

4.1.3 Hands-On Examples with GitHub Copilot for R Programming

 

4.1.4 A Word of Caution

 

4.2 GPT-based coding with aider

 
 

4.2.1 How to Install aider?

 
 
 

4.2.2 Troubleshooting Installation Issues

 
 
 

4.2.3 How to Use aider?

 

4.2.4 Using aider for R Programming

 
 

4.2.5 Advanced reading: how aider works and advanced commands

 
 
 

4.3 Speeding up “Data Science at the Command Line” with open interpreter

 
 

4.4 Installation and Setup

 

4.4.1 Basic Usage

 
 
 

4.5 Getting started with LLM integration in R via TheOpenAIR

 
 

4.5.1 Installation and Basic Usage

 
 
 

4.5.2 Building blocks for LLM integration in R

 

4.6 Summary

 
 
 
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