Extract Document

Get clean, raw text from documents. Lightweight endpoint for text extraction without metadata overhead.

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Lightweight

Fast text-only extraction without overhead

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Clean Output

Raw text ready for processing

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Pipeline Ready

Perfect for embeddings and search

example.js

REST API

const formData = new FormData();
formData.append('file', fileInput.files[0]);

const response = await fetch(
  'https://api.skimming.ai/source/v1/api/extract/document',
  {
    method: 'POST',
    headers: {
      'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY',
    },
    body: formData
  }
);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data.success.textContent);

What's in the API

Powerful features designed to help you build amazing applications with ease.

Blazing Fast Extraction

Optimized for speed—get raw text from documents without metadata processing overhead.

Clean Text Output

Receive pure, structured text ready for embeddings, search indexing, or NLP pipelines.

Embedding-Ready Format

Output optimized for vector embedding generation with proper text chunking.

Search Index Compatible

Perfect for feeding into Elasticsearch, Algolia, or custom search solutions.

LLM Context Optimized

Extracted text formatted ideally for RAG pipelines and LLM context windows.

Structure Preserved

Basic document structure (paragraphs, lists) maintained in plain text format.

Common Use Cases

See how developers are using this API to solve real-world problems.

Vector Embeddings

Extract text for embedding generation.

Search Index

Feed documents into Elasticsearch or Algolia.

LLM Context

Extract text for RAG pipelines.

Text Analysis

Get raw text for NLP processing.

Technical Specifications

Everything you need to know to integrate this API.

Endpoint

Base URL

/v1/source/v1/api/extract/document

HTTP Method

Request type

POST

Authentication

Security method

Bearer Token (API Key)

Rate Limit

Request limits

Based on subscription tier

Frequently Asked Questions

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