Local Docker RStudio Server Project Template

A new template is available here: terashim/rproject

Prerequisites

• Docker Desktop for Windows/Mac
  • Docker 18.06+

Settings

1. Browse terashim/rstudio-docker-project-template and use this template to create a new repository.
2. Clone the repository to your local machine.
3. Edit
   • _rstudio/Dockerfile
     • change the base image, install packages, change global options, etc.
   • _rstudio/docker-compose.yml
     • rename the image name your-project-name:latest

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Usage

1. Start the RStudio Server:

   docker-compose up -d

2. Browse http://localhost:8787 to connect to the local RStudio Server
3. Open the R project /home/rstudio/project/project.Rproj
4. Do your analysis
5. Stop the RStudio Server:

   docker-compose down