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excid3/urlgrabber

A high-level cross-protocol url-grabber

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urlgrabber gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 8. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #2,306 among Python repositories and #18,796 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

urlgrabber is an open-source project written in Python: A high-level cross-protocol url-grabber.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Python. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Python for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ pip install urlgrabber

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Python >= 3.9, pip, virtualenv

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

urlgrabber coordinates its core functionality through a modular Python pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed urlgrabber into Python backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install urlgrabber using your package manager: `pip install urlgrabber`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for urlgrabber.

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Import urlgrabber into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `urlgrabber --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 8 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in Python for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Python and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Python, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does urlgrabber do? +

A high-level cross-protocol url-grabber

What language is urlgrabber written in? +

The primary language is Python. Topics include: software.

Is urlgrabber actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does urlgrabber have? +

urlgrabber has 8 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.

How does urlgrabber rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 8 stars, excid3/urlgrabber is ranked #18,796 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2,306 among Python projects.

What license is urlgrabber distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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