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Extract structured data from semi-structured documents using any OpenAI-compatible LLM, with per-field grounding and confidence.

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fastdocparse

Added 1 Oct 2026

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Overview

fastdocparse is a Python library that extracts structured data from semi-structured documents using any OpenAI-compatible LLM. It provides per-field grounding and confidence scores, allowing developers to verify which parts of the source document support each extracted value.

Best for

Best for
Developers who need transparent LLM-based document parsing with confidence checks.

Use cases

  • Parse semi-structured documents into structured JSON
  • Add confidence scores to extracted fields
  • Ground LLM outputs to source text for verification

Notes

12 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2026-09-21. Licensed MIT.

Pros

  • Works with any OpenAI-compatible API
  • Per-field confidence and grounding
  • Lightweight Python library

Cons

  • Small community with limited adoption
  • Requires external LLM API access
  • Best suited for semi-structured inputs only
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