Positron
Peak productivity for data science
Seamless multi-language development
Python? R? Why not both, in a single, cohesive environment. Boost team collaboration and simplify multi-language projects.
Optimized for data analysis
Accelerate analysis with built-in features like a dedicated console, variable explorer, data viewer, and plot history. Positron is designed specifically for data workflows with Python or R.
Rapid data app development
A Run App button that just works for interactive development of applications or APIs. Compatible with the most popular Python and R frameworks, all without complicated setup or obscure CLI commands. Publish in seconds with push-button deployment to Posit Connect.
Notebooks, fully integrated
A first-class notebook experience, right alongside your source files and everything else you need. Switch kernels, inspect variables, and build interactive apps without context switching. Whether you're analyzing, modeling or prototyping, notebooks are just one part of a deeply integrated workflow.
A familiar powerhouse
Built by the team who made RStudio, for a fantastic batteries-included experience on top of the powerful and extensible Code OSS platform. Further customize Positron with access to thousands of extensions to unlock additional languages, services, and tools.
Your new AI sidekick
Meet Positron Assistant, a new AI client in public preview. Positron Assistant is deeply integrated into Positron and designed to understand the specific context of your data science work, so you stay in the flow instead of dealing with a backseat driver.
Positron Features
For data scientists,
by data scientists
Dive deep Into your data
Explore data intuitively
Open, view, sort, and filter large datasets smoothly in a dedicated Data Explorer. Iterate quickly on complex data structures visually without extra code.
Develop and preview apps simultaneously
Preview while you prototype
Streamline app and report development with integrated live previews that just work. Update code and watch the results update automatically, with support for popular open-source frameworks for Python or R without any additional configuration.
Never lose a visualization
Keep every plot
Automatically track every data visualization, so you can browse history and export that perfect plot (two changes ago) anytime.
Code at the speed of thought
Run free
Write and run code line-by-line without having to markup source files or convert to a notebook. Positron’s dedicated console for Python or R gives you a scratchpad that integrates with Viewer and Plot panes for fast prototyping of rich output like tables, plots, and interactive outputs.
What is Positron?
