Unstructured.io API Overview

Introduction to Unstructured.io

• Unstructured.io provides data extraction services from various file types.
• To view supported file types, visit their website and navigate to the API section.

API Utilization

• Focus on serverless API provided by Unstructured.io.
• Instructions available for account creation and obtaining an API key.
• API key usage helps monitor usage and billing.

Integration with Langflow

• Use the API key within Langflow by searching for the "unstructured" component.
• Paste the API key into the component to enable data extraction.
• Example: Upload and run a PDF through this component.
  • Extracted data elements such as title, images, and text.
  • Data is categorized and saved appropriately.

Document Processing Flow

• Start a new project with Document QA using the unstructured component.
• Replace initial file loader with the unstructured component.
• Allows extraction of text and visuals irrespective of file type.
• Example use case: Extract installation instructions from a PDF.

Application Development

• API supports integration into front-end applications.
• Use the API section to copy curl commands for implementation.
• Send files as parameters through the API for processing.
• Enables seamless flow from file input to response retrieval.