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A collection of 10 posts

Inside Paperless-ngx: How OCR + Tagging Actually Works When You Drop a PDF

Inside Paperless-ngx: How OCR + Tagging Actually Works When You Drop a PDF

You drop a PDF into a folder. Twenty seconds later it shows up in the UI with text you can search, tags that match the content, and a filename that looks like a human typed it. Most users never look at what happens in those twenty seconds. Today we do.

Paperless-ngx on Elestio: Automating Document Ingestion, OCR Processing, and Smart Tagging

Paperless-ngx on Elestio: Automating Document Ingestion, OCR Processing, and Smart Tagging

Paperless-ngx can ingest your documents. You already knew that. But most people stop at "drop PDF in folder, let OCR do its thing" and never touch the automation engine sitting right underneath. That's a mistake. The workflow system, matching algorithms, and storage path templates can turn

Paperless-ngx + S3: Build a Searchable Document Archive with OCR and Automated Tagging

Paperless-ngx + S3: Build a Searchable Document Archive with OCR and Automated Tagging

Every organization has a document problem. Invoices pile up. Contracts get lost in email threads. That receipt you need for the tax audit? Somewhere in a folder called "Misc 2024." Paperless-ngx solves this by turning your documents into a searchable, tagged archive with full-text OCR. Add S3 storage

Go Paperless in 2026: How Paperless-ngx Organizes Your Documents Better Than Dropbox

Go Paperless in 2026: How Paperless-ngx Organizes Your Documents Better Than Dropbox

That filing cabinet in the corner of your office? It's not just taking up space. It's costing you hours every week in lost documents, misfiled invoices, and the endless "where did I put that contract?" moments. In 2026, there's no reason to

How To Use REST API with Paperless with N8N

How To Use REST API with Paperless with N8N

Paperless-ngx is an open-source document management system that allows you to easily archive, organize, and retrieve your documents. While its web interface provides a way to manage documents, Paperless-ngx also offers a REST API, which allows for programmatic access and integration with other applications. In this blog, we'll

Using Paperless with Gotenberg for Parsing & Converting Documents

Using Paperless with Gotenberg for Parsing & Converting Documents

Paperless-ngx is an open-source document management system that helps you organize, search, and archive your documents. However, what if you need to parse and convert documents into different formats? This is where Gotenberg comes into play. Gotenberg is an API-based platform that allows you to convert HTML, Markdown, and Office

Using Paperless To Consume Documents From Your Email Accounts

Using Paperless To Consume Documents From Your Email Accounts

Paperless-ngx allows you to automatically consume and archive documents from your email accounts. This feature is useful if you frequently receive important documents via email that you need to organize and store securely. In this blog, we’ll explore how to set up and configure Paperless-ngx to manage your email

5 Free Open Source Tools You Should Know Before Starting Your Business

5 Free Open Source Tools You Should Know Before Starting Your Business

Do not start a new business without knowing those 5 free open-source software: #1 Invoice Ninja If you're looking for a comprehensive invoicing solution, this is the tool for you. Invoice Ninja allows you to create professional invoices, track payments, and manage your expenses. It's perfect

Top 10 Most Used Open Source Software on our Platform

Top 10 Most Used Open Source Software on our Platform

Are you looking for open-source software you can use to improve your business, create new projects, and automate your workflows to simplify your life? Discover amazing tools and take inspiration from what our community uses through the top 10 most used open-source software on our fully-managed service hosting platform. #10

Paperless-ngx: Free Open Source Document Management Platform

Paperless-ngx: Free Open Source Document Management Platform

In the digital age, businesses are constantly seeking ways to streamline operations and reduce clutter. In addition to obvious ecological motivations, going paperless is a crucial step in achieving this goal. Paperless-NGX is a free and open-source document management platform designed to transform your physical documents into a searchable online