Quick start
Pick a tool, upload your file, and process it directly in the browser. Free plan limits apply automatically unless a valid Pro key is present.
Use Docly through the web UI or automate it through the API
The web flow is optimized for human uploads. The API flow adds stable auth, monthly quota control, async jobs, and dependency-aware behavior for agents and products.
API auth
Send X-API-KEY or a bearer token to /api/v1 endpoints. Async mode is available for heavy operations through ?async=1.
Health + ops
Use /healthz for liveness and /api/health/dependencies for DB, Stirling, and Redis status before high-volume runs.
Key reference surfaces
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