• TEXT
  • DATA
  • FILES
  • HUMAN

How to extract text from documents with your AI

Connect Eden AI once to give your agent eyes. It can then read through your files to pull out text and data.

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Short answer

How can I get my AI to read my documents?

Upload your files to your storage and let your agent run OCR via Eden AI. It pulls the text out so you can analyze or query the content. You'll get structured text ready for your next task.

The results.

Where your data lands.

The AI processes your files and delivers the results to these destinations.

TEXT

Raw text output

The AI converts images or PDFs into plain text. You can then ask your agent to summarize or search this content.

DATA

Structured information

Specialized models pull specific fields from forms or invoices. This turns messy documents into clean data.

FILES

Stored documents

Your files stay organized in your storage. The AI uses these files as a reference for future questions.

HUMAN

Manual review

If the OCR confidence is low, you'll need to check the original file. The AI flags tricky text for you to verify.

The workflow

What your AI does when the file arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of reading and organizing your files.

  1. File ingestion

    The AI moves your documents into the workspace so it can access them.

    upload_file

  2. File discovery

    Your agent checks your storage to find the specific documents you want to process.

    list_files

  3. OCR processing

    The AI uses specialized models to scan the files and identify text characters.

    universal_ai_sync

  4. Data synchronization

    The extracted text is synced back to your environment for immediate use.

    universal_ai_sync

Try it

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Use these prompts to trigger the extraction process.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your specific file names or folder paths.

Eden AI Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MpbX6fk08w3hagPF4hW6wpk1Up2FJzw462jLYKS8/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Eden AI capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
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      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_MpbX6fk08w3hagPF4hW6wpk1Up2FJzw462jLYKS8/mcp"
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  • Upload the invoice from my documents and extract the total amount.

  • List the files in my storage and tell me which ones are PDFs.

  • Read the text from the scanned receipt I just uploaded.

  • Find the contract in my files and summarize the main clauses.

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FAQ

How the extraction works

  • 01

    Can the AI edit my original PDF files?

    No. The AI only reads the content to extract text. It does not modify your original files.

  • 02

    What happens if the handwriting is messy?

    The AI will attempt to read it, but if it can't be certain, you'll need to review the output manually.

  • 03

    Can I use this to extract data from images?

    Yes. The OCR models are designed to handle both document scans and standard image files.

  • 04

    Does the AI delete my files after reading them?

    No. The AI only reads the files you provide. It has no capability to delete anything from your storage.

  • 05

    Can I automate this for a whole folder?

    Yes. You can ask your agent to list all files in a directory and process them one by one.

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