FAQs

Can I search the contents of a PDF file with Dexter?

Yes! If you enable the includeFullText config setting Dexter will read the contents of .pdf, .doc, .csv, .txt, and .md files, cleanup the text, and add it to the __fullText property of an entry being indexed, thus making it searchable. You can also limit indexing the first N pages or words of a document. Check out the configuration settings for details on how to do this.

Can Dexter generate descriptions of images for me?

Yes! If you add OpenAI credentials and add the FileDescribePipeline to your settings, it will read the image (as long as it is publicly available) and generate a description and optionally categories.

Do I have to use OpenAI with Dexter?

No, you don't. OpenAI is only used with the enhanced search option, and for generating image descriptions and text document summaries. You can still use Dexter to fully index content into Meilisearch or Algolia, and use it as a full-text, keyword, and faceted search engine.