How to extract topics from text in different languages?
Tags: ai, api, nlp, topicextraction
Published: 2023-07-20 15:16:05

In today's information-driven world, the ability to extract meaningful topics from text is crucial for businesses and individuals alike. Whether you're analyzing customer feedback, monitoring social media trends, or organizing large amounts of textual data, an efficient topic extraction solution can significantly enhance your productivity. 

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This article will guide you through the steps of extracting topics from text using a ready-to-use API and shed light on how Eden AI, a comprehensive platform aggregating the best topic extraction APIs, emerges as the optimal solution for this task.

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## **Introduction to [Topic Extraction](https://www.edenai.co/feature/topic-extraction-apis?referral=integrate-resume-parser-make)**
[Topic extraction](https://www.edenai.co/feature/topic-extraction-apis?referral=integrate-resume-parser-make) is the process of automatically identifying and extracting key themes or subjects from a given text. It involves analyzing the content, identifying significant words, phrases, or concepts, and grouping them together to form coherent topics. By extracting topics, you gain valuable insights into the main ideas and discussions within the text.


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## **Step-by-Step Guide to Extract Topics from Text**
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**Step 1. Access the Eden AI API**
To get started with Eden AI API, you need to [sign up on the Eden AI platform](https://app.edenai.run/user/register?referral=how-to-extract-topics-from-text). Once registered, you will receive an API key that grants you access to the diverse set of topic extraction APIs available on the platform:


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**Step 2. Choose the right Topic Extraction model**
Eden AI stands out as an exceptional platform that harnesses the power of the best Topic Extraction APIs available. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, Eden AI ensures high accuracy, speed, and versatility in analyzing text.

To select the appropriate Topic Extraction model, you need to consider the language of the text. The different AI API covers different languages even if all of them cover the main European languages (English, French, German, etc.): 



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**Step 3. Compare the extractions you get from the different models**
Utilize Eden AI's user-friendly interface to upload your text. You can then compare the different responses you get from the different providers: 


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**Step 4. Integrate the API into your application**
With your chosen Topic Extraction provider, integrate it into your app using the provided API documentation and guidelines. Eden AI API offers comprehensive documentation and code snippets, enabling smooth integration with your preferred programming language.


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**Step 5. Make API requests**
To extract topics using Eden AI API, construct an API request with the necessary parameters. These typically include the input text and language. Ensure that you adhere to the API's formatting and authentication requirements when making requests.

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**Step 6. Set up your account for more API calls**
We offer $10 free credits to get started with our API. Purchase additional credits if needed:


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**Step 7 - Start scaling and monitoring the performance of your API**
As your application grows, monitor the performance and scalability of the Topic Extraction API integrated through Eden AI. Ensure that the API usage remains within acceptable limits and explore options for scaling up or optimizing API calls if necessary. Regularly review the available Topic Extraction APIs on Eden AI to take advantage of any new updates or additions.

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## **Benefits of using Topic Extraction with Eden AI**
Extracting topics from text has never been easier, thanks to the advent of Natural Language Processing (NLP) technologies. These remarkable innovations have streamlined the text analyzing process, saving time and effort.

Eden AI emerges as the frontrunner in this domain by integrating the best Topic Extraction APIs available. With its cutting-edge capabilities, Eden AI ensures unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in processing different texts. 


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**Save time and cost**
We offer a unified API for all providers: simple and standard to use, with a quick switch between providers and access to the specific features of each provider.

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**Easy to integrate**
The JSON output format is the same for all suppliers thanks to Eden AI's standardization work. The response elements are also standardized thanks to Eden AI's powerful matching algorithms.

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**Customization**
With Eden AI you have the possibility to integrate a third-party platform: we can quickly develop connectors. To go further and customize your Document Translation request with specific parameters, check out our documentation.

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