CRAN R Packages Metadata Scraper
by parseforge
Scrapes CRAN R package metadata by package name and returns each package as a flat row with title, version, author, dependencies, and publication date. It runs on Apify at $0.0030/result and has 2 users.
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TL;DR: CRAN R Packages Metadata Scraper by parseforge is built for data extraction workflows. It has 2 users and runs on $0.0030/result.
What It Does
Scrapes CRAN R package metadata by package name and returns each package as a flat row with title, version, author, dependencies, and publication date.
Key Stats
- Users
- 2
- Total Runs
- 90
- Pricing
- $0.0030/result
- Rating
- View on Apify →
Quick Answers
Teams that need a ready-made data extraction actor and want to compare pricing, reviews, and actor activity before running it.
Test a small run first, export the sample output, then decide whether the pricing model works for your volume.
parseforge/cran-r-packages-scraper
$0.0030/result
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Read guide →Common Questions
What is CRAN R Packages Metadata Scraper?
Scrapes CRAN R package metadata by package name and returns each package as a flat row with title, version, author, dependencies, and publication date.
How much does CRAN R Packages Metadata Scraper cost?
CRAN R Packages Metadata Scraper costs $0.0030/result on Apify, and the free tier lets you test it before upgrading.
Is CRAN R Packages Metadata Scraper free?
CRAN R Packages Metadata Scraper is not fully free, but Apify provides a free tier so you can test it before paying for usage.
How to use CRAN R Packages Metadata Scraper?
Open CRAN R Packages Metadata Scraper on Apify, configure the input for the data you want to scrape, run the actor, and export the results when the run completes.
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