This tutorial covers the following:
OpenRefine installation on a windows machine.
OpenRefine installation on a mac machine.
Disclaimer: When installing OpenRefine on your device, a small web server will run locally, enabling you to perform basic operations without an internet connection. OpenRefine is compatible with Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. However, Internet connectivity is required to import or export data to/from the web. Refer to the setup instructions for installing OpenRefine on your device based on your Operating System.
Disclaimer: Upon installing OpenRefine on your device, a small web server will run locally, enabling you to perform basic operations without an internet connection. OpenRefine is compatible with Google Chrome, Chromium, Opera, Microsoft Edge, and Safari. However, internet connectivity is required to import or export data to/from the web. Please refer to the setup instructions for installing OpenRefine on your device based on your Operating System.
WINDOWS OS:
Go to the official OpenRefine site and download the latest version of OpenRefine for Windows.
Once the download is complete, double-click on the installer file to start the installation process.
Follow the prompts in the installation process to complete the installation. For example, you may be prompted to choose a location for the installation and select additional components.
Once the installation is complete, you should see a shortcut for running OpenRefine
OpenRefine on your desktop. Double-click on the shortcut to launch OpenRefine.
If you encounter any issues during the installation process or when launching OpenRefine, you can refer to the documentation on the OpenRefine website or seek help from the OpenRefine community.
MAC OS:
- Go to the official OpenRefine site and download the latest version of OpenRefine for Mac.
- Once the download is complete, open the downloaded DMG file.
- Drag the OpenRefine icon to the Applications folder on your Mac.
- Open the Applications folder and double-click on the OpenRefine icon to launch OpenRefine.
- If you’re encountering the error message ‘OpenRefine cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified,’ you can resolve the issue by following these instructions.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO
Video 1: “How to download and install OpenRefine in your device (MAC),” Self-hosted video, 00:19 seconds, posted by Myri Ayala