The caret packages contain functions for tuning predictive models, pre-processing, variable importance and other tools related to machine learning and pattern recognition. Parallel processing versions of the main package are also included.

• Development Status: 5 - Production/Stable
• Intended Audience: Developers, End Users/Desktop
• License: GNU General Public License (GPL)
• Natural Language: English
• Operating System: OS Independent, Linux
• Programming Language: C/C++, R
• Topic: Model selection and validation, Regression Models

To install packages directly within R type install.packages("packagename",repos="http://R-Forge.R-project.org")