Introduction to Paperap
Paperap is a modern, type-safe Python client for interacting with the Paperless-NgX API. It provides a convenient and elegant interface to manage documents, tags, correspondents, and other resources in your Paperless-NgX instance.
What is Paperless-NgX?
Paperless-NgX is a document management system that indexes your scanned paper documents and electronic documents. It processes documents through OCR (Optical Character Recognition), categorizes them, and makes them searchable, enabling you to create a paperless home or office.
Why Paperap?
Paperap was created to provide a reliable, maintainable, and developer-friendly way to interact with Paperless-NgX programmatically. Whether you’re building automation workflows, integrating with other systems, or just scripting common tasks, Paperap makes it easy to work with your documents.
Features
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Complete API Coverage: Full support for all Paperless-NgX resources and operations
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Type Safety: Fully type-hinted with Pydantic models for reliable IDE integration and runtime validation
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Modern Design: Built with Python’s latest features and best practices
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Pluggable Architecture: Extensible through plugins for custom behaviors
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Signal-Based Event System: Hook into the client’s lifecycle with a flexible event system
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Async Support: Efficient asynchronous operations where appropriate
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Resource-Oriented: Intuitive, object-oriented API that matches Paperless-NgX’s resource model
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Automated Testing: Comprehensive test suite ensuring reliability
Design Philosophy
Paperap follows these core principles:
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Developer Experience First: Clear, intuitive interfaces with excellent documentation
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Type Safety: Leverage Python’s type system for better code quality
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Extensibility: Build for customization and extension
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Performance: Efficient handling of API requests and responses
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Maintainability: Clean architecture with separation of concerns
Project Status
Paperap is under active development and not quite ready for production use. As Paperless-NgX evolves, Paperap is maintained to ensure compatibility with the latest versions.