PDF Indexer - Joomla PDF and DOC indexer
Index your PDF and MsWord documents and allows it's content searchable through your Joomla search functions, include Joomla Smart Search tool.
PDF Indexer for Joomla
Make your documents searchable. Index PDF, Word, and Excel files automatically.
Key Features
Everything you need to make documents searchable
Multiple File Formats
Index PDF, DOC, DOCX, and XLSX documents automatically. Content is extracted and stored in the database for fast searching.
Bulk Indexing
Index entire folders and subfolders with one click. Save time when managing large document libraries.
Native Joomla Search
Seamlessly integrates with Joomla's standard search. Find documents by their content, not just filenames.
Auto-Sync
Automatically index new documents and remove deleted files from the search index. Keep everything synchronized.
EDOCMAN Integration
Works perfectly with EDOCMAN document management extension. Index and search documents managed by EDOCMAN.
Modern & Compatible
Supports Joomla 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, 6.x and PHP 7.x, 8.x. Integrated with Joomla Update System for easy updates.
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Purchase NowTroubleshooting
1. Issue: pdftotext: Permission denied
When you index documents and receive the following error:
/components/com_docindexer/lib/binaries/linux/pdftotext: Permission denied
in the indexed content of PDF files, you can resolve this by changing the file permission:
- Navigate to:
/components/com_docindexer/lib/binaries/linux/pdftotext - Change the file permission to 777
- The issue will be resolved
2. How to Set Up a Cron Task to Index New Documents Automatically
Step 1: Enable the Plugin
Publish the plugin: Documents Indexer - Cron task
This plugin has several important parameters:
- Integrate with Edocman documents: Select "Yes" if you want to index documents in the Edocman documents folder
- Number of Documents to be Indexed: With each execution, Documents Indexer cannot index all documents at once. You should specify the number of documents to be indexed per run. The default is 5.
Step 2: Configure Cron Job
By default, Document Indexer uses a system plugin to trigger the indexing process. This means it requires someone to access the site (search engine bots are also counted) to trigger the process. Sometimes, this is not reliable or may cause multiple documents to be indexed if your site has very high traffic. To address this limitation, you can set up a cron job from your hosting account to trigger document indexing instead.
? Instructions:
Set up a cron job to make a request to this URL using CURL. Note that you should use CURL so that variables can be passed in the GET request. See this guide for detailed instructions.
URL format:
https://domain.com/index.php?trigger_code=SECRETCODE
- Replace
domain.comwith the URL of your site - Replace
SECRETCODEwith the secret string you entered in the "Trigger Code" parameter of the plugin
This will ensure the indexing process is only triggered when a request is made to that URL (which should be kept secret as no real users will access it). This approach is more reliable than relying on a system plugin.
Example cron job setup:
Introducing PDF Indexer 5.0
Smarter, Faster, Better Document Management
We're excited to announce the release of PDF Indexer 5.0, bringing significant improvements and modern compatibility to your document management experience.
What's New
? Enhanced Compatibility
PDF Indexer 5.0 is fully compatible with Joomla 6 and the latest PHP versions, ensuring your extension stays up-to-date with current web technologies and security standards.
? Redesigned Administration Interface
We've completely revamped the backend interface to provide a more intuitive and user-friendly experience. Configuration settings and document management are now easier than ever to navigate, allowing you to manage your documents with greater efficiency and less complexity.
? Built-in Update System
Stay current effortlessly with our new integrated update feature. You can now update Documents Indexer directly from your Joomla backend without the need for manual downloads or installations.
? Automatic Update Notifications
Never miss an important release again. PDF Indexer 5.0 automatically notifies you when a new version of Documents Indexer is available, keeping you informed about the latest features, improvements, and security patches.
Upgrade to PDF Indexer 5.0 today!
Experience a more streamlined, modern approach to document indexing and management in Joomla.