The easiest way to fetch a specific archived version is through the remotes package .
The rgeos package was officially retired and removed from the repository on October 16, 2023 . While you can still download and install it for legacy projects, modern R spatial workflows have transitioned to more efficient alternatives like sf and terra . How to Download the rgeos Package
Download the latest version (typically rgeos_0.6-4.tar.gz ). Step 2: Install it from your local machine:
install.packages("C:/path/to/rgeos_0.6-4.tar.gz", repos = NULL, type = "source") Use code with caution. 3. Install from GitHub Mirror The CRAN GitHub Mirror maintains a copy of the source code. remotes::install_github("cran/rgeos") Use code with caution. Important Prerequisites
Because rgeos is no longer on the main CRAN landing page, you cannot use the standard install.packages("rgeos") command on newer R versions. Instead, use one of the following methods: 1. Install via the Remotes Package (Recommended)
You can manually download the source .tar.gz file from the CRAN Archive for rgeos .