Readur User Guide Overview¶

Welcome to the comprehensive guide for using Readur's document management system. This guide covers everything from basic operations to advanced features.

Guide Structure¶

Getting Started¶

Installation - Deploy Readur with Docker
Quick Start - 5-minute setup guide
Configuration - Customize your deployment

Core Features¶

Document Management - Upload, organize, and manage documents
OCR Processing - Extract text from scanned documents
Search & Discovery - Find information quickly
Labels & Organization - Categorize and structure content

Advanced Features¶

Sources & Sync - Automated document import
Advanced Search - Complex queries and filters
User Management - Roles and permissions
API Integration - Programmatic access

Administration¶

Deployment - Production setup and scaling
Monitoring - System health and metrics
Backup & Recovery - Data protection
Migration - Upgrades and data migration

By User Type¶

Document Users¶

Start here if you need to: - Upload and organize documents - Search for specific content - Export and share documents

Key Guides: 1. User Guide 2. Search Features 3. Labels Guide

System Administrators¶

Start here if you need to: - Deploy and configure Readur - Manage users and permissions - Monitor system health - Set up integrations

Key Guides: 1. Installation 2. Configuration 3. User Management 4. Deployment

Developers¶

Start here if you need to: - Integrate with the API - Customize Readur - Contribute to development

Key Guides: 1. API Reference 2. Development Setup 3. Architecture

By Task¶

Initial Setup¶

Document Processing¶

Search & Organization¶

Integration & Automation¶

Feature Highlights¶

Document Intelligence¶

OCR in 100+ Languages: Process documents in virtually any language
Format Support: PDF, images, Office documents, and text files
Batch Processing: Handle thousands of documents efficiently
Quality Enhancement: Automatic rotation, deskewing, and preprocessing

Search Capabilities¶

Full-Text Search: Search within document content
Boolean Logic: Complex queries with AND, OR, NOT
Fuzzy Matching: Handle OCR errors and typos
Filters: By date, type, size, labels, and more

Organization Tools¶

Flexible Labels: Create custom categorization systems
Bulk Operations: Apply changes to multiple documents
Smart Collections: Saved searches that update automatically
Multiple Views: List and grid layouts

Integration Options¶

REST API: Complete programmatic access
Source Sync: WebDAV, S3, local folders
SSO/OIDC: Enterprise authentication
Webhooks: Event-driven automation

Best Practices¶

Document Organization¶

Consistent Naming: Use descriptive, standardized file names
Label Strategy: Create a hierarchical label structure
Regular Cleanup: Archive or remove outdated documents
Folder Structure: Organize source folders logically

Performance Optimization¶

OCR Settings: Balance quality vs. speed for your needs
Concurrent Jobs: Match to available CPU cores
Storage Backend: Use S3 for large collections
Search Indexing: Schedule reindexing during off-hours

Security¶

Change Defaults: Always change default passwords
Enable HTTPS: Use SSL/TLS in production
Regular Backups: Automate database backups
Access Control: Use roles and permissions appropriately

Workflow Efficiency¶

Bulk Upload: Process similar documents together
Automation: Set up sources for automatic import
Saved Searches: Create shortcuts for common queries
Keyboard Shortcuts: Learn shortcuts for faster navigation

Troubleshooting Resources¶

Common Issues¶

Getting Help¶

Documentation Search: Use the search bar above
GitHub Issues: Report bugs
Community Forum: Ask questions
System Logs: Check logs for detailed error information

Version Information¶

This documentation covers Readur version 2.5.4 and later. Key features in recent versions: