LlamaParse
LlamaParse is a LangChain pack for pdf tools and forms, published by run-llama.
GenAI-native document parser that extracts tables, figures, and structured data from complex PDFs for downstream RAG.
Is it any good?
Effectiveness · benchmark pending
We haven't benchmarked LlamaParse yet, so its score is provisional — computed from safety, maintenance, and documentation only, with popularity given no weight. When we benchmark it, we measure whether it produces materially better output than a frontier model alone, and that result leads the score. How we measure.
About LlamaParse
Description · AI-summarised from the run-llama README
LlamaParse (part of llama_cloud_services) is LlamaIndex's parsing engine for messy, multi-modal documents — financial filings, research papers, scanned forms. It handles tables, charts, and layouts that conventional PDF tools mangle and feeds clean output into vector indexes.
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Install LlamaParse
Install
Install via LangChain pack
pip install run-llama-llama-parseInstall with your AI
Zero install · paste into ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor…
Install the "LlamaParse" skill into my project by following all instructions at https://skillsdirectory.co/s/llama-parse
Your assistant reads /s/llama-parse and follows it — fetching the files from the source, placing them, and confirming before it runs anything. No account needed. How this works.
Frequently asked
FAQ
What does LlamaParse do?
GenAI-native document parser that extracts tables, figures, and structured data from complex PDFs for downstream RAG.
How do I install LlamaParse?
LlamaParse is a LangChain pack. Primary install path: pip install run-llama-llama-parse
What is the Skill Score for LlamaParse?
LlamaParse has a Skill Score of 9.2/10 (High Quality). It is currently a provisional score — LlamaParse hasn't been benchmarked yet, so it weights safety 95/100 (40%), maintenance 92/100 (30%), and documentation 83/100 (30%). Popularity carries zero weight until effectiveness is measured. See methodology.
Is LlamaParse free?
LlamaParse is published under the MIT license. See the vendor's source repository for any usage limits or paid tiers.
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