Its a hacked together shell script. I wanted to learn shell scripting, but I should’ve probably programmed it in python.

But it basically does this:

1. scan pages as png via scanimage in gray scale
2. convert the image into a high contrast b/w one with image magick
3. sort pages if I have to combine two scans (front and back side)
4. create a single pdf of all the document pages via image magick
5. move pdf to the paperless folder

I won’t share it because it’s really ugly and some of the functionality can be done with paperless native, like combining the pages of two scans. Which would’ve been easier.

No, I use a printer/scanner combo for scanning my files. I trigger a shell script via HomeAssistant which starts the scanner, cleans and fixes the order of the pages for two sided documents, and then puts them into the paperless folder.

But your idea is great!

I got an 27" 4K screen at home and I wouldn’t want less pixel density for work. At work I got an 24" 1080p screen, which is OK, but not great.

It is.