OmniParser

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OmniParser is a tool designed to convert graphical user interface (GUI) screens (the layout and elements you see on an app or website) into structured elements, making it easier for newsrooms to extract and analyze data from visual sources. Journalists can use it to turn app screenshots (images of the app's interface) into structured data, extracting specific information for reporting or research. This tool helps transform visual data into formats that can be processed and analyzed, streamlining the work with complex user interfaces (the interactive part of apps or websites). Examples for newsroom use include analyzing news apps and converting visual information into usable structured data for investigations.

Newsgathering and Fact-Checking

Data Gathering (Open-source intelligence tools, Geospatial data platforms, Public record datasets) Data Verification (Fact-checking, Reverse-image search, Source tracing) Social Media Mining (Automated filtering, Pattern identification) Hazard Monitoring and Warning Systems

Workflow and Other General Operations

Workflow automation, including automation of routine tasks such as data entry and scheduling Targeted advertising and ad placement optimization Archiving and leveraging content for and from archives, including tagging, descriptions, metadata mastering, face and voice recognition, and watermarking Crisis and emergency simulation Collaboration across media outlets

#analyze Analyze visual data from app screenshots and user interfaces. Transform graphical elements into structured data for further research and reporting.

#organize Organize visual data into structured formats to make it accessible and ready for analysis.

#retrieve Retrieve specific information from complex visual sources, like app interfaces, for easy extraction and usage.

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Developed by: Private Sector
Deployment Type: Web Platform
Community Moderation: Does not require community manager
Difficulty Level: Requires developer
License: Open-source

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