How To Install R-highlight on AlmaLinux 8

In this tutorial we learn how to install R-highlight in AlmaLinux 8. R-highlight is R Syntax Highlighter

Introduction

In this tutorial we learn how to install R-highlight on AlmaLinux 8.

What is R-highlight

Syntax highlighter for R code based on the results of the R parser. Rendering in HTML and latex markup. Custom Sweave driver performing syntax highlighting of R code chunks.

We can use yum or dnf to install R-highlight on AlmaLinux 8. In this tutorial we discuss both methods but you only need to choose one of method to install R-highlight.

Install R-highlight on AlmaLinux 8 Using dnf

Update yum database with dnf using the following command.

sudo dnf makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install R-highlight using dnf by running the following command:

sudo dnf -y install R-highlight

Install R-highlight on AlmaLinux 8 Using yum

Update yum database with yum using the following command.

sudo yum makecache --refresh

After updating yum database, We can install R-highlight using yum by running the following command:

sudo yum -y install R-highlight

How To Uninstall R-highlight on AlmaLinux 8

To uninstall only the R-highlight package we can use the following command:

sudo dnf remove R-highlight

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Summary

In this tutorial we learn how to install R-highlight on AlmaLinux 8 using yum and dnf.