Show HN: Undatas.io – A pay-on-accept document parsing API
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{
"service_type": "platform",
"base_url": "https://undatas.io",
"auth_method": "api_key",
"auth_config": {
"location": "header",
"header": "Authorization",
"value_prefix": "Bearer "
},
"endpoints": [],
"pricing_model": {
"type": "pay_on_accept",
"details": {
"description": "Pay only for successful document parses. Pricing likely based on number of pages or documents processed."
}
},
"rate_limits": {},
"capabilities": [
"document parsing",
"pay-on-accept API",
"extract structured data from documents",
"supports various document formats (likely PDF, images, etc.)"
],
"raw_analysis": "Undatas.io appears to be a developer-focused API service for document parsing, as indicated by its Show HN submission. The 'pay-on-accept' model suggests users are charged only when parsing succeeds, reducing waste on failed attempts. The platform targets developers who need reliable, cost-effective document data extraction. No public documentation or endpoint details are available without further exploration. It is likely a young SaaS, given its HN launch. Capabilities include parsing documents into structured data, likely using AI/OCR technologies. Pricing model is unique for its pay-on-accept approach, which may be a competitive differentiator. Maturity is uncertain, as it's newly launched, but the model implies a functional service. Integration would typically be via REST API with API key authentication."
}2/3 tests passed
| Test | Endpoint | Status | Latency |
|---|---|---|---|
| website_uptime | GET / | 200 | 191ms |
| robots_txt | GET /robots.txt | 200 | 74ms |
| llms_txt | GET /llms.txt | 404 | 47ms |
{
"overall": 62,
"dimensions": {
"token_efficiency": 7.0,
"first_try_success": 5.5,
"response_parseability": 4.0,
"error_clarity": 4.5,
"doc_quality": 4.0,
"auth_simplicity": 4.0,
"latency": 8.0,
"consistency": 6.0
},
"pricing_normalized": {
"type": "pay_on_accept",
"description": "Pay only for successful parses",
"transparency": "medium"
},
"issues": [
"No llms.txt found, making agent discoverability harder",
"No structured API documentation or schema visible in checks",
"Pricing details are vague (no per-page or per-document rates)",
"Website is largely client-side rendered (SvelteKit/Astro), not ideal for scraping",
"No clear information about required authentication method or API keys"
],
"recommendations": [
"Add a public llms.txt endpoint for agent-friendly discovery",
"Provide a clear API reference with request/response JSON schemas",
"Publish transparent pricing (e.g., $X per 1,000 pages) on the site",
"Add a getting-started guide with code samples for common use cases",
"Consider adding a public status page and uptime history"
]
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