Welcome to yc-startup-scraper! This is a simple tool that helps you gather information about founders from the Y Combinator startup directory. Whether you are a researcher, investor, or just curious about startups, this application allows you to extract valuable data easily.
- Get detailed information about Y Combinator startups.
- Extract data from various sources using multiple strategies.
- Easily export data in CSV format for further analysis.
- No programming skills needed.
To get started with yc-startup-scraper, follow these steps:
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Download the Application: Visit this page to download: Download Release
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Install the Application: Once you have downloaded the file, locate it in your downloads folder. Double-click the file to run the installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
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Launch the Application: After installation, find the yc-startup-scraper icon on your desktop or in your applications menu. Double-click it to open the application.
To run yc-startup-scraper smoothly, you will need:
- Operating System: Windows 10 or higher, macOS Catalina or higher.
- Memory: At least 4 GB of RAM.
- Disk Space: At least 100 MB of free space.
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Select the Strategy: Upon opening the application, select your data extraction strategy. You can choose from options like web scraping or API scraping.
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Input Parameters: Enter any specific parameters or filters you want to apply. This helps narrow down the results.
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Start the Scraping Process: Click the "Start" button to begin the data extraction. The application will gather information from the Y Combinator directory.
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Export Results: Once the process completes, click on the "Export" button to save your data in CSV format. This allows you to analyze the information in Excel or any other data processing tool.
If you are interested in learning more about the technologies behind yc-startup-scraper, here are some helpful links:
- Beautiful Soup Documentation
- Pandas Documentation
- Y Combinator - The source of the startup directory.
If you encounter any issues or have questions, please reach out for support. You can open an issue on our GitHub Issues page. We welcome all feedback and are happy to help you get started.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. You can freely use and modify the software as long as you include the original license in your distributions.
Feel free to explore the application and discover the potential of the Y Combinator startup directory. Happy scraping!