Getting Started
Welcome to Open Politics HQ! This guide will get you up and running quickly.Choose Your Setup
Select the setup method that best fits your needs:- Hosted Instance (Recommended)
- Self-Hosted Setup
The fastest way to get started. We handle the infrastructure, you focus on analysis.
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Register
Sign up at open-politics.org
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Add API Keys
Configure your LLM API keys (OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, or Ollama)
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Start Analysing
Upload content and create your first schema
Your First Analysis
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Upload Content
Upload PDFs, web articles, CSV files, or text documents
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Create Schema
Define what to extract in plain English:
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Run Analysis
Select content and schema, choose AI model, then run analysis
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Explore Results
View results in tables, charts, maps, or export data
Supported Content
Formats: PDFs, web articles, text files, CSV filesAI Models: OpenAI GPT-4/3.5, Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, Ollama (local)
Next Steps
- Upload sample documents and test schemas
- Join the community forum
- Explore advanced features like chat and automation
- Share successful schemas with others
Support
- Documentation: Comprehensive guides for all features
- Community: forum.open-politics.org
- Email: engage@open-politics.org