Is there a way to make R beep/play a sound at the end of a script?

🎵🐦📝 Beep Beep! Making R Sing at the End of Your Script 🎵🎉

When it comes to running R scripts, we often find ourselves preoccupied with other tasks. But what if there was a way for R to give us a friendly "beep" or play a little melody to let us know when it's done with its magic? 🐇✨

Simple Solution: System Beep 📢

If you crave a nostalgic, old-school approach to notifications, you can make R emit a system beep sound at the end of your script. Just add the following line of code to your script's finale:

# Use system beep to notify script completion
beep(sound = "sys")

🔎 Note: This solution will work on Windows and Linux systems, but it might not make a sound on macOS. 😕

Libraries to the Rescue 🚀📚

To add a touch of customization and unleash even more sound options, we can tap into powerful R libraries. For instance, the "beepr" library offers various notification sounds to spice up your script's grand finale!

1. Install "beepr" by running the following command:

install.packages("beepr")

1. After installing, call the library at the beginning of your script:

library(beepr)

1. Finally, choose your preferred sound from "beepr"'s extensive repertoire and let it play at the end of your script. Here's an example:

# Choose a sound that resonates with your script's completion
beepr::beep(sound = "coin")

Here are some sound options you can choose from:

• "coin"

• "ping"

• "boo"

• "fanfare"

• "complete"

Feel free to explore more sound choices in the 📖 "beepr" documentation!

Go Beyond Sound with Notifications 📣📲🔔

Sounds are fantastic, but what if you're somewhere without access to your computer's speakers? Fear not! We can take notifications to a whole new level. 🌟✨

For macOS users, the "terminal-notifier" package allows you to display alerts, banners, and even execute commands! With some additional code, your script can send a notification to your desktop, smartphone, or even trigger another script!

Check out the "terminal-notifier" 📖documentation and witness the realm of possibilities! 🌈🚀

Conclusion 🎊🎉

No more guessing games or constantly switching desktops to check if your script is done! With a simple beep or a custom sound, R can now provide you with a delightful notification at the end of your script. 🎵🚀☺️

Now go ahead, add some personality to your R scripts, and let them sing their way to completion! Share your favorite notification sounds or creative applications in the comments below. Let's spark some inspiration! 🔥💡💬