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Rtools

by The R Foundationv4.5.6768

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Rtools is a toolchain bundle used for building R packages from source (those that need compilation of C/C++ or Fortran code) and for building R itself.

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Install with winget

$ winget install --id RProject.Rtools --exact --version 4.5.6768

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

Silent install command for Rtools

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

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)
rtools45-6768-6492.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART

See the full silent install reference for Rtools →

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Installers · v4.5.6768

ArchitectureTypeScopeInstallDownload
x64EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect
arm64EXE
Inno Setup
machineDirect

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 Rtools.

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 Rtools on Windows?
Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id RProject.Rtools --exact --version 4.5.6768. winget downloads the installer from The R Foundation and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.
How do I install Rtools silently for unattended deployment?
Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id RProject.Rtools --exact 4.5.6768 --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 Rtools?
Rtools uses EXE (Inno Setup). Run the downloaded installer with: rtools45-6768-6492.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART. The silent switches are /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART.
How do I uninstall Rtools via winget?
Run: winget uninstall --id RProject.Rtools --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from Rtools's Apps & Features entry.
Is Rtools free?
Rtools is distributed under Apache-2.0. Refer to the publisher (https://cloud.r-project.org/bin/windows/Rtools/rtools45/rtools.html) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.
Does Rtools 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 Rtools directly from the publisher.
How do I keep Rtools up to date?
Run winget upgrade --id RProject.Rtools --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 7 versions of Rtools from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

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