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OpenFOIA – local-first FOIA toolkit with entity graphs

by jordancj·Mar 22, 2026·7 points·0 comments

AI Analysis

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Four-tier entity extraction pipeline beats single-LLM approaches for FOIA document analysis.

Strengths
  • 4-tier extraction (LLM → GLiNER → spaCy → Regex) ensures 100% recall with local 2GB model
  • Pre-loaded 53 federal agencies with verified FOIA contact info saves research time
  • Relationship graphs across documents reveal connections manual review would miss
Weaknesses
  • FOIA tracking tools already exist; local-first is differentiator but not category-defining
  • Campaign coordination feature needs evidence of real multi-user deployment
Category
Target Audience

Journalists, researchers, and citizens filing FOIA requests

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Post Description

FOIA toolkit for journalists and citizens.

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