knitr is an R package that acts as a literate programming engine, combining code execution and document generation. It executes code embedded in Markdown, LaTeX, or other formats and produces output with results interleaved into final documents. It powers R Markdown and supports caching, chunk options, graphics, and extensibility for reproducible analysis.

Features

  • Executes code chunks within Markdown/LaTeX/HTML
  • Supports chunk options for output control, caching, graphics
  • Combines code, analysis, and narrative seamlessly
  • Outputs include Markdown, LaTeX, HTML, PDF, slide formats
  • Highly configurable and extensible via hooks and options
  • Basis of reproducible research in R workflows

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MIT License

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Linux, Mac, Windows

Programming Language

R

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Registered

2025-07-29