A comprehensive R utility package for data science and bioinformatics workflows
Overview
evanverse provides 55+ utility functions designed to streamline R workflows across data analysis, visualization, and bioinformatics. Built with a focus on simplicity and reproducibility.
Installation
# Stable release from CRAN
install.packages("evanverse")
# Development version from GitHub
devtools::install_github("evanbio/evanverse")Requirements: R ≥ 4.1.0
Key Features
Package Management — Multi-source installation (CRAN, GitHub, Bioconductor), version checking, and automated updates
Data Visualization — Publication-ready plots with bioinformatics-focused color palettes and professional themes
Bioinformatics Tools — Gene ID conversion, GMT file parsing, GEO data access, and reference management
Data Processing — Flexible I/O, void value handling, column mapping, and data transformations
Custom Operators — Intuitive infix operators for string manipulation, set operations, and data mapping
Workflow Utilities — Timer wrappers, safe execution, and productivity-enhancing development tools
Quick Start
library(evanverse)
# String concatenation with %p%
"Hello" %p% " " %p% "World" # → "Hello World"
# Install packages from multiple sources
inst_pkg("dplyr", source = "CRAN")
inst_pkg("limma", source = "Bioconductor")
# Create professional visualizations
plot_venn(list(A = 1:5, B = 3:8))
# Convert gene identifiers
convert_gene_id(c("TP53", "BRCA1"), from = "SYMBOL", to = "ENSEMBL")Documentation
- Getting Started Guide — Installation and basic usage
- Comprehensive Guide — Complete feature overview
- Function Reference — Detailed API documentation
- Vignettes — Topic-specific tutorials
Getting Help
- Browse the function reference for detailed documentation
- Read vignettes for comprehensive examples
- Report issues on GitHub