What is Docly?
Docly is document processing infrastructure for humans and autonomous AI agents.
Docly Answers
How can AI agents use Docly?
Agents call Docly endpoints to process documents without manual file handling.
Why convert PDF to Markdown for RAG?
Markdown keeps structure (headings, tables, lists) that plain text loses, improving retrieval.
Is Docly privacy-safe for sensitive documents?
Docly uses ephemeral storage, no long-term retention, and offers redaction and metadata cleanup.
How does Docly compare to Smallpdf and iLovePDF?
Docly adds a first-class agent API and structured output on top of the familiar PDF tool suite.
Where does Docly fit in the ReARC Labs stack?
Docly is the document workflow layer; Bilinc is memory, ARES is trust, Clawifi is web access.
How do I make a scanned PDF searchable?
OCR reads scanned-page text so the PDF becomes searchable and copyable.
How can I reduce PDF file size without losing quality?
Compression lowers file size for email and uploads while keeping readable output.
Why remove PDF metadata before sharing?
PDFs carry hidden metadata that can leak author, software, and timestamps.