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About GROBID

GROBID documentation describes software that produces structured TEI XML results from documents. Documented functions include a REST API, extraction of bounding boxes for structures in the original PDF, configuration options, linking extracted references to external metadata, and specialized workflows for patents, medical and other domains.

The documentation also covers deployment with Docker, building from source, and retraining or evaluating models, including deep learning alternatives to default CRF models. Batch mode and Java library use are listed as deprecated.

Key features

  • REST API with documented endpoints, parameters and client libraries
  • Structured TEI XML output
  • Bounding box extraction for structures in original PDF
  • Reference linking to external metadata via consolidation service
  • Specialized workflows for patents, medical and other domains
  • Model retraining, evaluation and deep learning alternatives to CRF
Best for: Developers and researchers who need to deploy document parsing with TEI output, reference linking and model training.
Good for
  • Documents Docker deployment, REST API use and TEI output structure
  • Covers configuration and linking references to external metadata
  • Includes guidance for retraining models and using deep learning alternatives
Watch out for
  • Batch mode is listed as deprecated
  • Java library use is listed as deprecated

GROBID at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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GROBID FAQ

How can GROBID be deployed?
The documentation describes installation and running with Docker, as well as building from source.
What output does GROBID produce?
Structured TEI XML results, with bounding boxes for structures in the original PDF.
Can extracted references be linked to outside data?
Yes, through a consolidation service that links extracted references to external metadata.
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