What is OpenRefine?
OpenRefine is a versatile tool that enables users to work with messy data effectively. It offers a range of functionalities, including data cleaning, transformation, and integration with external web services and databases. Previously known as Freebase Gridworks, this tool has evolved to become a community-driven project, with volunteers now primarily responsible for its development, documentation, and promotion
Highlights
- Data Cleaning: Provides robust data cleaning capabilities to address inconsistencies, errors, and anomalies within datasets
- Format Transformation: Allows users to convert data from one format to another, facilitating data integration and interoperability
- Web Service Integration: Enables users to extend the functionality of OpenRefine by leveraging web services, allowing for data enrichment and enhancement
- Database Connectivity: Supports linking data within OpenRefine to external databases, such as Freebase, for further analysis and exploration.
Features
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Data Cleansing