Connectors overview
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Extraction without writing code#
Connectors put DocXtract inside tools your team already uses. No development, no deployment — install, paste an API key, extract.
For most document work this is the faster path. If your documents arrive as email attachments or live in a shared drive, and the output belongs in a spreadsheet or your ERP, a connector gets you there sooner than any integration you could build.
| Connector | Platform | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Excel add-in | Microsoft Excel | Extracting into a workbook you already work in |
| Google Sheets add-on | Google Sheets | Bulk extraction and per-type field mapping |
| Power Automate | Microsoft Power Platform | Automated flows — attachment in, structured data out |
| UiPath | UiPath RPA | Slotting extraction into existing RPA processes |
| Business Central | Dynamics 365 BC | Extracted invoices straight into BC |
What every connector needs#
- An API key — portal → Settings
- Document types your key may use — visible on the Test API page, or via
models - Documents as PDF, JPG, or PNG, up to 10 MB
Shared behaviour#
Every connector calls the same v3.1 API, so the platform rules apply identically:
- Credits are per page. A 10-page document costs 10 credits whichever connector sends it.
- Rate limits are per key — 10 requests/minute by default. A connector doing bulk work shares that budget with everything else using the key.
- Large PDFs take longer. Over 3 pages the document is split and processed in parts.
Choosing between a connector and an SDK#
| Use a connector | Use an SDK |
|---|---|
| Business users operate it | Developers own it |
| The workflow lives in Excel, Sheets, or a flow | The workflow lives in your application |
| Volumes are human-scale | High volume or fully automated |
| No deployment appetite | Already have CI and a codebase |
Both can run against the same account, on separate keys.
Verify before you install#
Run one of your real documents through the Test API page first. It takes a minute, needs no setup, and tells you whether extraction quality is good enough on your documents before anyone installs anything.
Something missing?#
Connectors for other platforms are tracked as requests. If you need SAP, Oracle ERP Cloud, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere, Workato, Mendix, or Alteryx, contact support@docxtract.io — several are already on the roadmap.
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