cran-extrachecks
CRAN Extra Checks
Help R package developers prepare packages for CRAN submission by systematically checking for common ad-hoc requirements that CRAN reviewers enforce but devtools::check() doesn't catch.
Workflow
- Initial Assessment: Ask user if this is first submission or resubmission
- Run Standard Checklist: Work through each item systematically (see below)
- Identify Issues: As you review files, note specific problems
- Propose Fixes: Suggest specific changes for each issue found
- Implement Changes: Make edits only when user approves
- Verify: Confirm all changes are complete
Standard CRAN Preparation Checklist
Work through these items systematically:
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