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Vision infrastructure to turn complex documents into LLM-ready data
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About
Chunkr | Open Source Document Intelligence API
Production-ready service for document layout analysis, OCR, and semantic chunking.
Convert PDFs, PPTs, Word docs & images into RAG/LLM-ready chunks.
Layout Analysis | OCR + Bounding Boxes | Structured HTML & Markdown | Vision-Language Model Processing
π Note: The open-source AGPL version is **different** from our fully managed Cloud API.
The open-source release uses community/open-source models, while the Cloud API runs **proprietary in-house models** for higher accuracy, speed, and enterprise reliability.
Table of Contents
- Table of Contents
- (Super) Quick Start
- Documentation
- Open Source vs Cloud API vs Enterprise
- Quick Start with Docker Compose
- LLM Configuration
- Using models.yaml (Recommended)
- Using environment variables (Basic)
- Common LLM API Providers
- Licensing
- Connect With Us
Read the full README
Open Source vs Cloud API vs Enterprise
| Feature | Open Source Repo (good) | Cloud API - chunkr.ai (best) | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perfect for | Development & testing | Production workloads | Large-scale / High-security |
| Layout Analysis | Uses open-source models | Proprietary in-house models | In-house + custom-tuned |
| OCR Accuracy | Community OCR engines | Optimized OCR stack | Optimized + domain-tuned |
| VLM Processing | Basic open VLMs | Enhanced proprietary VLMs | Custom fine-tunes |
| Excel Support | β | β Native parser | β Native parser |
| Document Types | PDF, PPT, Word, Images | PDF, PPT, Word, Images, Excel | PDF, PPT, Word, Images, Excel |
| Infrastructure | Self-hosted | Fully managed cloud | Managed / On-prem |
| Support | Discord community | Dedicated support | Dedicated founding team |
| Migration Support | Community-driven | Docs + email | Dedicated migration team |
The open-source release is ideal if you want transparency, local hosting, or to experiment with Chunkrβs pipeline.
For best performance, production reliability, and access to in-house models, we recommend the Chunkr Cloud API.
For high-security or regulated industries, our Enterprise edition offers on-prem or VPC deployments.
Quick Start with Docker Compose
Prerequisites:
- Docker and Docker Compose
- NVIDIA Container Toolkit (for GPU support, optional)
Clone the repo:
git clone https://github.com/lumina-ai-inc/chunkr
cd chunkr
- Set up environment variables:
# Copy the example environment file
cp .env.example .env
# Configure your llm models
cp models.example.yaml models.yaml
For more information on how to set up LLMs, see here.
- Start the services:
# For GPU deployment:
docker compose up -d
# For CPU-only deployment:
docker compose -f compose.yaml -f compose.cpu.yaml up -d
# For Mac ARM architecture (M1, M2, M3, etc.):
docker compose -f compose.yaml -f compose.cpu.yaml -f compose.mac.yaml up -d
Access the services:
- Web UI:
http://localhost:5173 - API:
http://localhost:8000
- Web UI:
Stop the services when done:
# For GPU deployment:
docker compose down
# For CPU-only deployment:
docker compose -f compose.yaml -f compose.cpu.yaml down
# For Mac ARM architecture (M1, M2, M3, etc.):
docker compose -f compose.yaml -f compose.cpu.yaml -f compose.mac.yaml down
LLM Configuration
Chunkr supports two ways to configure LLMs:
- models.yaml file: Advanced configuration for multiple LLMs with additional options
- Environment variables: Simple configuration for a single LLM
Using models.yaml (Recommended)
For more flexible configuration with multiple models, default/fallback options, and rate limits:
- Copy the example file to create your configuration:
cp models.example.yaml models.yaml
- Edit the models.yaml file with your configuration. Example:
models:
- id: gpt-4o
model: gpt-4o
provider_url: https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions
api_key: "your_openai_api_key_here"
default: true
rate-limit: 200 # requests per minute - optional
Benefits of using models.yaml:
- Configure multiple LLM providers simultaneously
- Set default and fallback models
- Add distributed rate limits per model
- Reference models by ID in API requests (see docs for more info)
Read the
models.example.yamlfile for more information on the available options.
Using environment variables (Basic)
You can use any OpenAI API compatible endpoint by setting the following variables in your .env file:
LLM__KEY:
LLM__MODEL:
LLM__URL:
Common LLM API Providers
Below is a table of common LLM providers and their configuration details to get you started:
| Provider | API URL | Documentation |
|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | https://api.openai.com/v1/chat/completions | OpenAI Docs |
| Google AI Studio | https://generativelanguage.googleapis.com/v1beta/openai/chat/completions | Google AI Docs |
| OpenRouter | https://openrouter.ai/api/v1/chat/completions | OpenRouter Models |
| Self-Hosted | http://localhost:8000/v1 | VLLM or Ollama |
Licensing
The core of this project is dual-licensed:
- GNU Affero General Public License v3.0 (AGPL-3.0)
- Commercial License
To use Chunkr without complying with the AGPL-3.0 license terms you can contact us or visit our website.
Connect With Us
- π§ Email: mehul@chunkr.ai
- π Schedule a call: Book a 30-minute meeting
- π Visit our website: chunkr.ai
Compatibility
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Crate facts
- Not measured
- Runs on, Native code and Python bindings read crates on crates.io. This entry lists no crate.
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0 binary downloads per release | Not applicable | 4,157 | Not measured | Not measured | AGPL-3.0 | |
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160,383 downloads over 30 days | 67 | 190 | 0.7.0 | GPU support unknown | No native code found | MIT |
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62,285 downloads over 30 days | Not applicable | 194 | 5.5.7 | GPU support unknown | No native code found | MIT |
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8,018 downloads over 30 days | 5 | 22 | 0.1.2 | GPU support unknown | No native code found | MIT |
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edgeparse Listed
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6,764 downloads over 30 days | 2 | 155 | 0.3.2 | GPU support unknown | No native code found | Apache-2.0 |
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Why ListedNo archive, New or Featured rule places it, so it is Listed.
What it lacks for Featured
- The check holds no value for Homebrew installs on request over 365 days, Repology repository families, Docker pull growth over 90 days. A gate that lacks its signal does not pass.
What else the check found
- The last activity is on 9 Sep 2026, 61 days ago. The rules expect an update within 365 days. Dormancy rule
- The oldest outside issue waits 467 days for a reply, past the limit of 270. No maintainer replied in 365 days. Rot signals rule
Not measured: First release, Homebrew installs on request over 365 days, Repology repository families, Docker pull growth over 90 days.
Exact rules: Listed, Featured app. The check on applied thresholds version 9.
Every rule outcome, as the check records it
expected-interval: app: E = 365 daysdormancy: last activity 2026-09-09, 61 days ago, E = 365: activerot: oldest unanswered issue 467 days (limit 270), no maintainer reply in 365 daysfeatured: not featured: unknown homebrew_on_request_365d, repology_families, docker_pull_growth_90dlisted: listed: no archive, new or featured rule applies
Measurements and sources
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Sources4 sources
- Description: the GitHub repository description
- GitHub releases, fetched
- GitHub repository, fetched
- GitHub contributors, fetched
Adoption0 binary downloads per release4 not measured
| Signal | Value | Source | Fetched | Counts |
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| Active dependents | Not measured | Yes | ||
| New dependents (365 days) | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Peak active dependents | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Active dependents as a share of the peak | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Binary downloads per release | 0 | GitHub releases | Yes |
MaintenanceLatest human commit: 2 months ago7 not measured
| Signal | Value | Source | Fetched | Counts |
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| Latest human commit | 2026-09-09 | GitHub repository | Yes | |
| Latest release | 2025-07-31 | GitHub releases | Yes | |
| First release | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Latest version | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Days the oldest outside issue waits for a reply | 467 | GitHub repository | Yes | |
| Maintainer replies over 365 days | 0 | GitHub repository | Yes | |
| Repository archived | false | GitHub repository | Yes | |
| Repository gone | false | GitHub repository | Yes | |
| Release commit or manifest in the repo | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Published docs | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Latest release fails cargo check | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Build check date | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Build check toolchain | Not measured | Yes |
SecurityNot measured
| Signal | Value | Source | Fetched | Counts |
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| Unpatched vulnerabilities past the grace window | Not measured | Yes | ||
| RustSec unmaintained advisory | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Deprecation notice | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Deprecated requirement | Not measured | Yes |
Distribution0 binary downloads over the last 3 releases10 not measured
| Signal | Value | Source | Fetched | Counts |
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| Releases | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Downloads over 30 days | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Binary downloads over the last 3 releases | 0 | GitHub releases | Yes | |
| Homebrew installs on request over 365 days | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Repology repository families | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Docker pull growth over 90 days | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Docker pulls at the growth baseline | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Every version a prerelease | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Every version 0.0.x | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Every version yanked | Not measured | Yes | ||
| Crate deleted from crates.io | Not measured | Yes |
Repository4,157 stars, 278 forks, 17 contributors, 5,334 commits. Stars alone never qualify a project.1 not measured
| Signal | Value | Source | Fetched | Counts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 4157 | GitHub repository | Yes β one part of the repository route | |
| GitHub forks | 278 | GitHub repository | Yes β one part of the repository route | |
| Contributors with a GitHub account | 17 | GitHub contributors | Yes β one part of the repository route | |
| Commits on the default branch | 5334 | GitHub repository | No | |
| Repository's main crate left out of the entry | Not measured | Yes |
Facts that never count
| Signal | Value | Source | Fetched | Counts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GitHub repository | No | |
| Runs on, from listed crates and their direct dependencies | Not measured | No | ||
| What shows each backend | Not measured | No | ||
| Native code, from listed crates and their dependencies | Not measured | No | ||
| Python bindings, from direct dependencies of listed crates | Not measured | No | ||
| Crates that depend on a listed crate directly | Not measured | No |
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