How to launch Microsoft Edge from R?

To launch Microsoft Edge from R, you can use the system() function or the shell() function to execute a command in the operating system's shell. Here's how you can do it:

1. Using system() function:

You can use the system() function to execute a command in the system shell. For Windows, you can use the start command to launch Microsoft Edge.

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# Launch Microsoft Edge using the system() function

system("start microsoft-edge:https://www.example.com")

Replace https://www.example.com with the URL you want to open in Microsoft Edge.

1. Using shell() function:

Similar to system(), you can use the shell() function to execute a command in the system shell.

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# Launch Microsoft Edge using the shell() function

shell("start microsoft-edge:https://www.example.com")

Again, replace https://www.example.com with the URL you want to open.

Please note that the exact command to launch Microsoft Edge may vary depending on your operating system and environment. The examples above assume you are using a Windows operating system. Additionally, make sure that Microsoft Edge is installed and properly configured on your system.

Keep in mind that launching applications from R using system commands might not be platform-independent. If your goal is to automate tasks involving web browsing, consider using R packages designed for web scraping, such as rvest or RSelenium, which offer more control over browser interactions within R itself.