GitHub Repository README Scraper
by parseforge
Scrape README content from GitHub repositories by search query or direct URL. Pricing: $0.004/event. Apify records 1 users.
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TL;DR: GitHub Repository README Scraper by parseforge is built for data extraction workflows. It has 1 recorded actor users. Pricing: $0.004/event.
What It Does
Scrape README content from GitHub repositories by search query or direct URL. Returns full Markdown body, rendered text, stars, language, license, and topics for each repo.
Key Stats
- Users
- 1
- Total Runs
- 56
- Pricing
- $0.004/event
- 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/github-repo-readme-scraper
$0.004/event
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What is GitHub Repository README Scraper?
Scrape README content from GitHub repositories by search query or direct URL. Returns full Markdown body, rendered text, stars, language, license, and topics for each repo.
How much does GitHub Repository README Scraper cost?
Pricing: $0.004/event. Saved event rates may exclude other events and platform charges. See the actor pricing on Apify before running it.
Is GitHub Repository README Scraper free?
Apify platform usage or actor charges may apply. Pricing: $0.004/event. Check the current actor terms and your plan before running it.
How to use GitHub Repository README Scraper?
Open GitHub Repository README Scraper on Apify, configure the input for the data you want to scrape, run the actor, and export the results when the run completes.
Saved event rates may exclude other events and platform charges. See current pricing on Apify.
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