The Reader API is a powerful tool designed to convert any URL into clean, LLM-friendly Markdown text. It simplifies the process of extracting high-quality content from web pages, making it easier to integrate web information into language models for better grounding. The API uses a proxy to fetch URLs, render their content in a browser, and extract the main content, providing a streamlined and reliable output.
Key Features
- URL to Markdown Conversion: Easily convert any URL into clean Markdown text, removing extraneous elements like markups and scripts.
- Image Captioning: Automatically caption images on the webpage, adding alt tags for better LLM interaction.
- PDF Support: Natively extract content from PDF files, including those with many images.
- Customizable Parameters: Control the level of detail in the response, including options for browser engine selection, content format, and more.
- Rate Limit Management: Flexible rate limits with options to increase limits using an API key.
- Free Access: The API is available for free with flexible rate limits and pricing.
Use Cases
- LLM Grounding: Feed web information into LLMs for better grounding and improved factuality.
- Document Analysis: Extract and analyze content from web pages and PDFs for various applications.
- Content Aggregation: Aggregate and process content from multiple sources for research or analysis.
- Automated Data Collection: Automate the collection of web data for analysis or reporting.
The Reader API is a versatile tool for developers, researchers, and businesses looking to integrate web content into their applications or analysis workflows.
