Positron from WSL cannot detect R within WSL

[agila5]

Dear all,

I’m opening this discussion to ask a quick question. I’ve recently updated Positron to the latest version (2025.11.0), and I can successfully run Positron from within WSL. For context, I’m a Windows user and have Positron installed on Windows (not inside WSL). However, when using Positron from within WSL, I can’t find a way to link it to the R version that I have installed inside WSL.

My question is: is it possible to link Positron (installed on Windows and launched from WSL) with R installed in WSL?

I’d be happy to provide more details if needed.

[juliasilge]

If I am understanding you correctly, yes, we expect that you should be able to launch Positron from WSL and use R installed in WSL. Maybe you can share more about what you are observing? And your setup in terms of where R is installed and such?

[agila5]

Never mind, I've found the problem...🤦‍♂️ I set up Positron to work inside a "Windows" directory and, in that case, Positron couldn't connect to R installed in WSL. However, as soon as I change the "project" / "directory" to another folder within WSL, everything works correctly. I just need to move my folders/projects within WSL.

Thanks!

(Another example of fixing a problem while trying to create a reproducible example 😆)