# clustur: an R package for clustering features using sparse distance matrices

## TL;DR

The clustur R package provides tools for clustering 16S rRNA gene sequences into OTUs using algorithms from mothur, making them available in R for broader use.

## Contribution

clustur introduces mothur's clustering algorithms into the R ecosystem, enabling easier integration and development within R.

## Key findings

- clustur implements de novo clustering algorithms from mothur for OTU assignment.
- The package enhances accessibility and integration of these algorithms within R.
- It supports broader application and further development in the R ecosystem.

## Abstract

The clustur R package implements the de novo clustering algorithms found in the mothur software package for assigning 16S rRNA gene sequences to operational taxonomic units (OTUs). Making these algorithms accessible through the R ecosystem will foster their further development, broader application, and integration within other R packages.