@valtimo-plugins/valtimo-ocr
v1.0.0
Published
The **Valtimo OCR** plugin is a Valtimo plugin that enables the scanning of documents (images or PDFs) and extracts text using **Mistral OCR** (Optical Character Recognition). This functionality is especially useful for applications that require automated
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Valtimo OCR Plugin
The Valtimo OCR plugin is a Valtimo plugin that enables the scanning of documents (images or PDFs) and extracts text using Mistral OCR (Optical Character Recognition). This functionality is especially useful for applications that require automated text extraction from scanned or uploaded documents. The extracted text is returned in Markdown format, allowing for easy formatting and further processing such as indexing, searching, or automated workflows.
Setup Instructions
To set up the Valtimo OCR plugin, follow these steps:
Create a Mistral Account Visit Mistral and create a free account. Once registered, generate and copy your Mistral API key.
Access the Plugin in Valtimo
- Navigate to the Frontend Plugins section in your Valtimo application.
- Locate the plugin named "Valtimo OCR Plugin (autodeployed)".
- Open the plugin settings and paste your Mistral API key into the input field.
- Click Save.
Using the Plugin Once configured, the plugin is ready to use. Open the "Valtimo OCR Plugin" Case and start a new case. Upload a document (PDF or image) and receive the extracted text as Markdown.
Configuration Notes
- Default Behaviour: In the demo process, the plugin is configured to scan only the first page of any uploaded document.
