> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.runpulse.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Pulse is a production-grade platform for unstructured document extraction, built for accuracy at scale.

> Transform complex documents into structured data — with production-grade accuracy.

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  <Card title="Platform" icon="browser" href="https://platform.runpulse.com">
    Upload documents, build extraction pipelines, manage API keys, and view usage in one UI.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Support" icon="envelope" href="mailto:support@trypulse.ai">
    Reach our team at [support@trypulse.ai](mailto:support@trypulse.ai)
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Pulse parses and extracts data from complex enterprise documents including PDFs, spreadsheets, presentations, images, and more. The platform is designed for high-quality document understanding rather than traditional OCR, using in-house systems for layout, reading order, tables, charts, handwriting, and complex document structures.

At this scale, Pulse is running inside some of the most demanding production environments in the world, including Fortune 50 technology organizations, top global private equity firms, large insurance carriers, and fast-growing AI-native teams, with over one billion pages processed.

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## How it works

```mermaid theme={null}
flowchart LR
    A[Upload document] --> B["/extract"]
    B --> C{Need structure?}
    C -->|Single schema| D["/schema"]
    C -->|Multi-section| E["/split"]
    E --> F["/schema (split mode)"]
    C -->|Content only| G[Done — markdown + tables]
```

1. **Upload** — Send a PDF, image, spreadsheet, or [other supported format](/api-reference/supported-file-types)
2. **Extract** — Pulse processes the document: OCR, layout detection, table extraction, figure extraction
3. **Structure** — Optionally split into topics and apply schemas for structured JSON output

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## How to use Pulse

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  <Card title="API & SDKs" icon="code" href="/quickstart">
    For developers building automated pipelines. Available in Python, TypeScript, and REST.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pulse Playground" icon="browser" href="https://platform.runpulse.com">
    Visual document processing UI. Upload files, build pipelines, and see results instantly.
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## Pipeline Steps

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  <Card title="Extract" icon="file-lines" href="/api-reference/endpoint/extract">
    Parse documents into markdown, tables, and figures with layout-aware processing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Split" icon="scissors" href="/api-reference/endpoint/split">
    Divide documents into topic-based page groups for targeted processing.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Schema" icon="brackets-curly" href="/api-reference/endpoint/schema">
    Apply schemas to extract structured JSON data from documents or topics.
  </Card>
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## Use cases

Teams use Pulse to automate document processing across industries:

* **Financial services** — Bank statement parsing, transaction extraction, 10-K analysis, invoice processing
* **Insurance** — Claims data extraction, ACORD form processing, policy analysis, underwriting automation
* **Healthcare** — Lab report structuring, patient data extraction, medical records (HIPAA compliant)
* **Legal** — Contract clause extraction, court filing analysis, patent processing, due diligence
* **Private equity** — Portfolio company document analysis, data room processing, financial model extraction

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## Security & Compliance

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  <Card title="SOC 2 Type II" icon="shield-check">
    Audited security controls
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  <Card title="ISO 27001" icon="certificate">
    Certified ISMS
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  <Card title="HIPAA" icon="hospital">
    Compliant processing
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  <Card title="GDPR" icon="lock">
    EU data compliant
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Encryption at rest (AES-256) and in transit (TLS 1.2+). Automatic deletion after 48 hours. No data used for training. [Learn more →](https://www.runpulse.com/security)

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## Get started

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  <Card title="API Quickstart" icon="rocket" href="/quickstart">
    Parse your first document in 5 minutes with Python, TypeScript, or REST.
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  <Card title="Pulse Playground" icon="browser" href="https://platform.runpulse.com">
    Try Pulse in your browser — no setup required.
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## Base URL

All API requests should be made to:

```
https://api.runpulse.com
```

## Need Help?

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  <Card title="Email Support" icon="envelope" href="mailto:support@trypulse.ai">
    [support@trypulse.ai](mailto:support@trypulse.ai)
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Founders" icon="users" href="mailto:founders@trypulse.ai">
    [founders@trypulse.ai](mailto:founders@trypulse.ai)
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