1. Get an API key
Sign up at dev.thedrive.ai and create an API key from the dashboard. Free tier includes 100 credits/month.2. Install the SDK
3. Extract data
4. Or use Pydantic / Zod
Instead of writing raw JSON schemas, use the tools you already know.5. Extract from a URL
You can pass a URL instead of uploading a file. Works with any public URL — the API renders JavaScript-heavy pages with a headless browser.What’s in the response
Every extraction returns:Error handling
What’s next
Analyze
Compute and reason over documents — sums, comparisons, risk assessments.
Cross-Analyze
Validate an invoice against a contract, reconcile spreadsheets, compare agreements.
Schemas
Full type reference — arrays, nested objects, enums, required fields, Pydantic, Zod.
Async & Webhooks
Process documents asynchronously with webhook notifications.