Papra
Personal document manager for scanning, OCR, and full-text search
Papra is a document management system focused on turning scanned paperwork into a searchable, well-organized archive. It provides a web interface to upload/import documents, extract text with OCR, and find files quickly using metadata and search.
Key Features
- Upload and manage documents in a web UI (designed for personal/household paperwork)
- OCR text extraction to make scanned PDFs/images searchable
- Full-text search across extracted content
- Metadata organization (e.g., titles/dates) and tagging/labels for browsing
- Document preview and structured library views for quick retrieval
- Docker-based deployment for straightforward installation and updates
Use Cases
- Digitize and archive household paperwork (invoices, letters, contracts) with fast search
- Store and search scanned records (receipts, warranties, medical/insurance documents)
- Maintain a personal “paperless” archive with tags and OCR for retrieval
Limitations and Considerations
- Feature set is oriented toward individual/personal workflows; advanced enterprise DMS features (complex workflows, retention policies, e-signature) may be limited.
Papra is a practical choice if you want a lightweight DMS centered on scanning + OCR + search rather than heavy enterprise document workflows. It fits well for building a private, searchable archive of everyday documents.
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React
Node.js
Docker
PostgreSQL
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