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Papra
Papra provides a document management and archiving platform with self-hosting options.
About Papra
Papra is a document management and archiving platform for long-term storage of documents such as receipts and warranties. Users can upload, store, manage, and retrieve documents, and create organizations to manage documents with family, friends, or colleagues.
It includes full-text search with filters, tags and automatic tagging rules, and import from email and folders. The code is open-source under AGPL-3.0 and can be self-hosted with Docker. The public demo at demo.papra.app has no backend and uses client-side local storage only.
Key features
- Upload, store, and manage documents in one place
- Full-text search with advanced filters
- Organize documents with tags and automatic tagging rules
- Import documents by email forwarding and folder ingestion
- Extract text from images and scanned documents for search
- Share documents with expiration dates and password protection
Best for: Individuals, families, or small teams who want to keep a self-hosted archive of documents.
Good for
- Open-source code licensed under AGPL-3.0
- Self-hosting supported with Docker and configuration options
- Responsive design works from desktops to mobile phones
Watch out for
- Live demo has no backend and uses client-side local storage only
- Document request upload links are listed as coming soon
- Mobile app, desktop app, browser extension, and AI use are listed as possible future items
Papra at a glance
- Website
- github.com/papra-hq/papra
- Category
- Online Tools › Text Tools
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Papra FAQ
How can I try Papra without installing it?
A live demo is available at demo.papra.app, which has no backend and uses client-side local storage only.
How do I start a self-hosted instance?
Run the provided Docker command for Papra, replacing the test AUTH_SECRET with your own generated value, for example using openssl rand -hex 48, for real use.
What license covers Papra?
The project is licensed under the AGPL-3.0 License.
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