Positron
brew install --cask positron
v2026.06.0-211
IDE for Python and R data science with AI assistance and unified exploration/production environment.
Why you might care
Positron is built by Posit (creators of RStudio) specifically for data scientists who work in Python and R. It emphasizes a unified workflow between interactive exploration and production code, with built-in AI assistance. Free and open-source, making it accessible to all data science skill levels.
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30-day installs · #909
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90-day · #949
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Links
- https://positron.posit.co/
- Brew formula source: Casks/p/positron.rb
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