RKWard

by KDE e.V.v0.8.3

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

RKWard is an easy to use and easily extensible IDE/GUI for R.

Install with winget

$ winget install --id KDE.RKWard --exact --version 0.8.3

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for RKWard

RKWard uses EXE (Inno Setup). The silent install switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

One-line silent install (x64, user scope)

rkward-0.8.3-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER

See the full silent install reference for RKWard →

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About

RKWard is an easy to use and easily extensible IDE/GUI for R. It aims to combine the power of the R-language with the ease of use of commercial statistics tools.

RKWard’s features include:

- Spreadsheet-like data editor

- Syntax highlighting, code folding and code completion

- Data import (e.g. SPSS, Stata and CSV)

- Plot preview and browsable history

- R package management

- Workspace browser

- GUI dialogs for all kinds of statistics and plots

RKWard’s features can be extended by plugins, and it’s all free software.

Installers · v0.8.3

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	EXE Inno Setup	user		Direct
x64	EXE Inno Setup	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for RKWard.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install RKWard on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id KDE.RKWard --exact --version 0.8.3. winget downloads the installer from KDE e.V. and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install RKWard silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id KDE.RKWard --exact 0.8.3 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for RKWard?

RKWard uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: rkward-0.8.3-x86_64.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /CURRENTUSER. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.

How do I uninstall RKWard via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id KDE.RKWard --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from RKWard's Apps & Features entry.

Is RKWard free?

RKWard is distributed under GPL-2.0-or-later. Refer to the publisher (https://rkward.kde.org/) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does RKWard work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls RKWard directly from the publisher.

How do I keep RKWard up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id KDE.RKWard --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 5 versions of RKWard from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.8.3latest
0.8.2
0.8.1
0.8.0
0.7.5-rc1pre