paperless-search

Search Paperless-ngx documents via REST API with text, tag, and correspondent filters.

2|Updated Feb 5, 2026

Search Tags:#documentation #search #filters #rest-api #full-text #paperless-ngx

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npx skills add https://github.com/damacus/agent-skills --skill paperless-search

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Skill: paperless-search
Source: https://github.com/damacus/agent-skills/tree/main/skills/paperless-search
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/damacus/agent-skills --skill paperless-search

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Paperless-ngx archives can be hard to navigate with ad-hoc queries. This Skill provides a REST API-based workflow to search content, filter by tags and correspondents, and fetch direct links to matched documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

Full-text search across documents via the Paperless-ngx REST API.
Filter by tags and correspondents, and support date-range queries.
Retrieve document details and direct links to streamline automation and reporting.
Practical use cases include auditing invoices, reviewing correspondence, and locating documents by content.

Quick Start

Search Paperless-ngx documents via the REST API using a text query and optional tag or correspondent filters to retrieve matching results.

Frequently Asked Questions about paperless-search

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema

How do I search archived documents in Paperless-ngx using the REST API?▼

You filter Paperless-ngx documents by applying tag and correspondent parameters to your REST API query. This narrows full-text search results to specific archival workflows.

What do I need to query the Paperless-ngx API for documents?▼

Paperless-ngx REST API search is best for auditing invoices, reviewing correspondence, and locating documents by content. It returns structured results with direct links for archival workflows.

Can I filter Paperless-ngx full-text searches by tag and correspondent?▼

You use curl and jq to query the /api/documents endpoint with a text query and optional filters. The API returns structured results containing document details and direct links.

Does the Paperless-ngx REST API support date-range queries for document search?▼

Paperless-ngx archival search returns structured results including document details and direct links. This streamlines automation and reporting by providing direct access to matched files.

What's the best way to retrieve direct links to documents in Paperless-ngx?▼

Paperless-ngx search handles archival workflows requiring content queries. You can locate documents via REST API with full-text search, tag filters, and correspondent filters.