Getting started

During Early Release, Posit AI is only available in RStudio daily builds. Follow the instructions below to download and install the right version of RStudio and set up your Posit AI account.

Install RStudio

  1. Download and install a daily build of RStudio. We recommend using RStudio Desktop (open source).

  2. Open RStudio.

  3. Show the sidebar via the toolbar button (or View > Show/Hide Sidebar on the main menu).

The RStudio toolbar with the sidebar button highlighted
  1. The pane asks you to install Posit AI. Click the button to do so.

The RStudio sidebar prompting the user to install Posit AI
  1. After the installation completes, a prompt asks you to verify that you trust the workspace. Once verified, you will see Posit Assistant and a Sign In button.

The RStudio sidebar showing Posit Assistant and a Sign In button

Sign in to Posit AI

  1. Click Sign In.
  • Open your browser to authorize.
  • Confirm the codes match and authorize access.

If you are already logged in to Posit AI, a prompt asks you to close the window and return to RStudio.

If you are not already logged in, create an account or log in with existing credentials. After you create your account or log in, the system redirects you to your Posit AI home page.

Start your work

  1. After successfully authenticating, Posit Assistant is now ready for use in the IDE.

Posit Assistant successfully set up in RStudio

Full onboarding process

This video shows the full onboarding process, starting from a daily build of RStudio to signing in to Posit AI and using Posit Assistant in the IDE.