[R-pkg-devel] Read CRAN package DESCRIPTION without downloading source

[Kenny, Christopher]

I think this is a good case for using the unofficial GitHub CRAN mirror. Then you can just use the search like so:

https://github.com/search?q=org%3Acran%20%22Config%2Frextendr%2Fversion%22%20&type=code

Best,
Chris

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From: R-package-devel <r-package-devel-bounces using r-project.org> on behalf of Josiah Parry <josiah.parry using gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, May 18, 2025 9:59 AM
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Subject: [R-pkg-devel] Read CRAN package DESCRIPTION without downloading source

Hey Folks,

Is there  a way to view the DESCRIPTION file for packages on CRAN _without_
downloading the source?

I'd like to identify packages with the field `Config/rextendr/version` in
order to be able to triage code changes in the future.

Thanks,

Josiah

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