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Today's Deep-Dive: Paperless-ngx

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Paperless-ngx is a powerful, locally-hosted document management system that leverages machine learning and automation for seamless organization. It acts as a “super assistant” for handling digital and physical documents, running OCR on scanned items, tagging them intelligently, and storing them in customizable, searchable folders. Key features include:

  • Automation: It can organize files by tagging and categorizing them through custom workflows that automate routine actions like email processing and file archiving.
  • Intelligent Tagging & Search: Uses machine learning to recommend tags, with advanced search that includes all document metadata.
  • Customizable Storage Paths & Custom Fields: Users can design folder structures and add searchable custom fields for specific details like due dates or expiration dates.
  • Workflows: Automate processes based on triggers to streamline document handling and email management.
  • Multi-user Collaboration: Flexible permissions allow collaborative access to specific documents or projects.
  • Document History & Undo Options: Tracks every action, with a trash bin feature for safe deletion.
  • PDF Editing: Paperless-ngx provides basic PDF editing tools, such as merging and splitting pages, for streamlined document adjustments.

    • Overall, Paperless-ngx is a flexible, adaptable framework for creating a personalized digital filing system, offering the power and customization of a database while making document organization intuitive and efficient.

    https://docs.paperless-ngx.com/

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