Open Library Authors Scraper
by parseforge
Scrapes Open Library author profiles by search query or URL. Pricing: $0.03199/event. Apify records 3 users.
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TL;DR: Open Library Authors Scraper by parseforge is built for data extraction workflows. It has 3 recorded actor users. Pricing: $0.03199/event.
What It Does
Scrapes Open Library author profiles by search query or URL. Returns author details and optional works as flat rows. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
Key Stats
- Users
- 3
- Total Runs
- 234
- Pricing
- $0.03199/event
- Rating
- View on Apify →
Quick Answers
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Test a small run first, export the sample output, then decide whether the pricing model works for your volume.
parseforge/open-library-authors-scraper
$0.03199/event
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What is Open Library Authors Scraper?
Scrapes Open Library author profiles by search query or URL. Returns author details and optional works as flat rows. Export to CSV, JSON, Excel, or XML.
How much does Open Library Authors Scraper cost?
Pricing: $0.03199/event. Saved event rates may exclude other events and platform charges. See the actor pricing on Apify before running it.
Is Open Library Authors Scraper free?
Apify platform usage or actor charges may apply. Pricing: $0.03199/event. Check the current actor terms and your plan before running it.
How to use Open Library Authors Scraper?
Open Open Library Authors 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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