RStudio Desktop 2026.10.1 for Mac
Mac UtilitiesRStudio Desktop is the workspace most people picture when they think of working with R. Made by Posit, it brings a code editor, a console, plots, help files and your data into one organised window, so you are not juggling separate apps while you analyse something. You write a script in the editor, run lines of code with a keystroke, and watch tables and charts appear beside your work. The open source desktop edition is free, and on a Mac it installs like any normal app once R itself is in place.
Features of RStudio Desktop
- Editor with syntax highlighting, code completion and smart indentation
- Run R code directly from your script and see results straight away
- Panes for plots, files, packages, help and your current data objects
- Projects that keep each piece of work in its own tidy folder
- Interactive debugger plus tools for building packages and documents
How to Download
Install R first from the official R project, because RStudio needs it to run your code. Then visit Posit, choose the free RStudio Desktop download for Mac, open the disk image and drag the app into Applications. You can Download from the official site and pick the installer that matches your version of macOS. Posit also lists which release suits older Mac systems.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RStudio Desktop free?
Yes. The open source edition of RStudio Desktop is free. Posit also sells separate professional products for teams, but individual desktop use costs nothing.
Do I need to install R separately?
Yes. RStudio is the workspace and R is the engine, so install R first and RStudio will find it automatically.
Can I use Python in RStudio?
Yes. RStudio supports Python work as well, so you can view Python data and publish documents that mix both languages.
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