docs

What it does

Stores documents, OCRs them and makes the contents searchable, with tags, permissions and multi-user access — scaled for an individual or a small business rather than an enterprise rollout. A public demo exists for evaluation, which by definition means don't put real documents in it. Not an AI tool: OCR and search, no summarisation. Self-hosted, so authentication, TLS and backups are on you, and this is exactly the archive where that matters. GPL-2.0.

Summary based on the project's own description. The Japanese page has a fuller beginner guide: setup difficulty, what to prepare, and a step-by-step start.

Screenshots & visuals

Before you start

• Setup difficultySome setup needed
• Command lineRequired
• API keyNot required
• Sends data onlineNo

Judged automatically from the project's own metadata. Always confirm on the official page.

docs FAQ

Is docs free?

Yes. It runs on your own machine, so there is no usage-based cost either.

Do I need to install anything or write code to use docs?

It needs the command line. If you are not comfortable typing commands, expect to get stuck during setup.

Does docs work on a phone?

No. It needs a computer.

Can I use docs commercially?

The licence is GPL-2.0. Using it commercially is fine, but if you distribute something built on it you may be required to release that under the same licence. Keep it internal, or check before distributing.

How it compares

The conditions that decide whether you can actually use it, side by side.

"Sends data out" means your input is uploaded to someone's server. Pick "No" when the material cannot leave your organisation.

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