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Episode Synopsis
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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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/
https://www.safeserver.de
Gain digital sovereignty now and save costs
Let’s have a look at your digital challenges together. What tools are you currently using? Are your processes optimal? How is the state of backups and security updates?
Digital Souvereignty is easily achived with Open Source software (which usually cost way less, too). Our division Safeserver offers hosting, operation and maintenance for countless Free and Open Source tools.
Try it now!
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