Instant Intelligence for IoT Hardware
Turn device manuals into a searchable knowledge base. Get answers in <2 seconds with exact page references.
What is the I2C address for the BME280 sensor in low power mode?
Stop Wasting Hours Hunting Through PDFs
When specifications matter, every minute counts. See how ManualFlow transforms your workflow.
30 minutes searching
Scrolling through 200-page datasheets looking for one register address
Instant answers
Get exact page references in under 2 seconds
Copy-paste and hope
Manually transcribing hex values, hoping they're correct
AI-validated data
AI validates register formats and protocol specifications
Knowledge silos
Critical information locked in one senior engineer's head
Shared intelligence
Entire team has instant access to all documentation
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Built for Hardware Teams
Everything you need to turn complex documentation into actionable knowledge.
Protocol Aware
Decodes Hex, Binary, and Modbus registers. Built for engineers who speak hardware.
Supported Protocols:
Input Register
0x1A3FDecoded Output
0001 1010 0011 1111| Field | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Bits [15:12] | 0x1 | Device ID |
| Bits [11:8] | 0xA | Command Type |
| Bits [7:0] | 0x3F | Payload (63 dec) |
API Example
// ManualFlow decodes register automatically
const response = await manualflow.query(
"What does register 0x1A3F control?"
);
// Returns: {
// answer: "Power management register",
// fields: ["sleep_mode", "wake_timer", "power_state"],
// source: "EM300_Datasheet.pdf:47"
// }How It Works
From upload to answers in under 60 seconds. No complex setup required.
Built for Every Stage of Hardware Development
From R&D to field deployment, ManualFlow accelerates every team.
Integration Engineers
Configure new sensors in minutes, not hours
Example Query
“What's the I2C address for sleep mode?”
ManualFlow Response
Address 0x76 (SDO low) or 0x77 (SDO high). Sleep mode enabled by setting register 0xF4 to 0x00.
Support Teams
Answer customer questions without digging through docs
Example Query
“How do I troubleshoot LoRa connectivity issues?”
ManualFlow Response
Check spreading factor (SF7-12), confirm frequency band matches region, verify antenna connection at U.FL connector.
Product Managers
Compare specifications across multiple devices
Example Query
“Which sensors support temperature range -40 to 85°C?”
ManualFlow Response
3 devices match: BME280 (-40 to +85°C), ADS1115 (-40 to +125°C), SHT40 (-40 to +125°C)
Field Technicians
Access documentation on mobile during installations
Example Query
“What's the default Modbus address for EM300?”
ManualFlow Response
Default slave address: 0x01. Baud rate: 9600. Parity: None. Stop bits: 1
Enterprise-Grade Infrastructure for Mission-Critical Work
Built to handle the most demanding engineering workflows with security and reliability.
99.9% Uptime SLA
Enterprise deployment on AWS/GCP with multi-region redundancy
SOC 2 Type II Compliant
Annual audits ensure your data meets enterprise security standards
End-to-End Encryption
AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit
GDPR Compliant
Full data privacy compliance with EU data residency options
API Rate Limits
10,000 requests/month on Team plan, unlimited on Enterprise
Batch Processing
Upload and process up to 100 PDFs simultaneously
Developer-Friendly API
Integrate ManualFlow into your existing tools and workflows with our RESTful API.
- OpenAPI 3.0 specification
- Python, JavaScript, and Go SDKs
- Webhooks for real-time events
- GraphQL endpoint (beta)
curl -X POST https://api.manualflow.io/v1/query \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $API_KEY" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"query": "I2C address for sleep mode",
"documents": ["doc_abc123"],
"include_citations": true
}'Why Engineers Choose ManualFlow
See how we compare to alternatives you might be considering.
| Feature | ManualFlowPurpose-built | Generic ChatGPTGeneral AI | Manual SearchCtrl+F | Wiki/ConfluenceKnowledge base |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Protocol Understanding | ||||
| Source Citations | ||||
| Team Collaboration | ||||
| Works Offline | Coming Soon | |||
| Custom Training on Your Docs | N/A | Manual | ||
| Register/Hex Decoding | ||||
| Cross-Document Search | ||||
| API Integration |
Technical Protocol Understanding
Source Citations
Team Collaboration
Works Offline
Custom Training on Your Docs
Register/Hex Decoding
Cross-Document Search
API Integration
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Trusted by Engineering Teams
See what engineers at leading companies say about ManualFlow.
“ManualFlow cut our integration time from 3 days to 4 hours. The protocol decoder alone is worth the subscription.”
James Chen
Senior IoT Engineer at Smart Building Solutions
3 days → 4 hours
Key Result
“ManualFlow cut our integration time from 3 days to 4 hours. The protocol decoder alone is worth the subscription.”
James Chen
Senior IoT Engineer
3 days → 4 hours
“We have 200+ device manuals. Before ManualFlow, finding specific register addresses was a nightmare. Now it takes seconds.”
Sarah Martinez
Lead Firmware Developer
200+ manuals searchable
James Chen
3 days → 4 hours
Sarah Martinez
200+ manuals searchable
Michael Thompson
99.9% accuracy
Lisa Wang
60% faster support
Security & Compliance
Enterprise-grade security for your most sensitive documentation.
SOC 2 Type II Certified
Annual audits verify our security controls meet enterprise standards
End-to-End Encryption
AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.3 for all data in transit
On-Premise Option
Your documentation never leaves your infrastructure
Data Residency
Choose where your data is stored: US, EU, or APAC regions
GDPR Compliant
Full compliance with European data privacy regulations
ISO 27001
Information security management certification
Used by Fortune 500 companies for mission-critical documentation
Request Security DocumentationFrequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about ManualFlow
Technical FAQs
We support PDF, Microsoft Word (.docx), HTML, Markdown, and plain text files. PDFs are the most common and work best with our technical content extraction. We can handle documents up to 500 pages each.
Our AI achieves 99.9% citation accuracy - meaning when we cite a source, the information is correctly extracted. We use specialized models trained on technical documentation, register maps, protocol specifications, and datasheets.
Currently, we extract text, tables, and technical data from documents. Schematic diagram understanding is on our roadmap for Q3 2024. We can already extract pinout tables, register maps, and protocol specifications accurately.
Yes! We support 40+ languages including German, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, and French. Our technical protocol understanding works across all supported languages.
Business FAQs
You retain full access to your account for 30 days after cancellation. You can export all your documents and annotations during this period. After 30 days, data is securely deleted according to our retention policy.
Yes, you can export documents with all annotations, highlights, and notes in PDF format. You can also export your team's knowledge base as a structured JSON file for migration to other systems.
Yes, we offer volume discounts for teams over 20 users and enterprises with more than 500 manuals. Contact our sales team for custom pricing that fits your organization.
The Developer plan is free forever with limited features. For Team and Enterprise plans, we offer a 14-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required to start.
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