db_drivers_install()
Install database drivers
Interactive helper to install one or more database drivers. Provides helpful instructions and handles special cases (like ODBC).
Usage
db_drivers_install(drivers = NULL, repos = getOption("repos"))Arguments
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| drivers |
Character vector. Database driver names to install (e.g., "postgres", "mysql", "duckdb"). If NULL, shows interactive menu. |
| repos |
Character. CRAN repository URL. Default: getOption("repos") |
Value
NULL (invisible). Installs packages as side effect.
Examples
if (FALSE) {
# Install specific drivers
db_drivers_install(c("postgres", "mysql"))
# Interactive mode
db_drivers_install()
}