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## Documentation Changes

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- **Cleaned up all documentation files** - Removed redundant content and improved clarity
- **Restructured Resources section** - Removed unnecessary files, kept only essential ones
- **Added Snowflake integration** - Complete integration guide with examples
- **Improved navigation** - Better organization and user experience

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- **docs/getting-started.md** - Made more concise and practical
- **docs/community.md** - Clean, focused community guide
- **docs/contributing.md** - Clear contribution guidelines
- **docs/faq.md** - Comprehensive FAQ with practical answers
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- **Professional quality** - Enterprise-ready documentation
- **Consistent style** - Uniform formatting across all files

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Semantica and how to use it.


General

What is Semantica?

Semantica is an open-source framework for building knowledge graphs from unstructured data. It transforms documents, web pages, and databases into structured, queryable knowledge.

What can I do with Semantica?

  • Build knowledge graphs from documents and data
  • Extract entities and relationships automatically
  • Power AI applications with structured knowledge
  • Create semantic search and GraphRAG systems
  • Integrate multiple data sources into unified graphs

Is Semantica free?

Yes! Semantica is open source under the MIT License.

What makes Semantica different?

  • Modular architecture - Use only what you need
  • Production-ready - Built for scale and reliability
  • Extensible - Add custom models and components
  • Open source - Transparent and community-driven

Installation

How do I install Semantica?

pip install semantica

What Python version do I need?

Python 3.8 or higher. Python 3.11+ is recommended.

What are the system requirements?

  • Python 3.8+
  • 4GB+ RAM for basic use
  • Optional GPU for embeddings and ML models

Getting Started

How do I start using Semantica?

from semantica.semantic_extract import NERExtractor
from semantica.kg import GraphBuilder

# Extract entities
ner = NERExtractor()
entities = ner.extract("Apple Inc. was founded by Steve Jobs.")

# Build knowledge graph
kg = GraphBuilder().build({"entities": entities})

Where can I find examples?


Features

What data sources does Semantica support?

  • Files: PDF, DOCX, TXT, JSON, CSV
  • Web: Websites, RSS feeds, APIs
  • Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake, MongoDB
  • Streams: Kafka, RabbitMQ, real-time data

Can I use custom models?

Yes! Semantica supports custom:

  • Entity extraction models
  • Embedding models
  • Language models
  • Custom processors

Does Semantica support GPUs?

Yes, Semantica automatically uses GPUs when available for:

  • Embedding generation
  • ML model inference
  • Vector operations

Technical

How does Semantica handle large datasets?

  • Batching - Process data in chunks
  • Streaming - Handle real-time data
  • Parallel processing - Use multiple cores
  • Memory management - Efficient resource usage

Can I deploy Semantica in production?

Yes! Semantica is production-ready with:

  • Scalable architecture
  • Error handling
  • Monitoring support
  • Container deployment

How do I customize Semantica?

  • Custom processors - Add new extraction logic
  • Custom models - Use your own ML models
  • Plugins - Extend functionality
  • Configuration - Adjust behavior

Troubleshooting

Installation issues

  • Python version: Ensure Python 3.8+
  • Dependencies: Install with pip install -e .[dev]
  • Permissions: Use virtual environments

Performance issues

  • Memory: Increase available RAM
  • GPU: Install CUDA for GPU acceleration
  • Batching: Use smaller chunk sizes

Common errors

  • Import errors: Check installation path
  • Model loading: Verify model availability
  • Memory errors: Reduce batch sizes

Support

Where can I get help?

How do I report bugs?

  1. Search existing issues first
  2. Create a new issue with details
  3. Include reproduction steps
  4. Add environment information

Can I contribute?

Yes! See the Contributing Guide for details on how to help improve Semantica.