How-to Guides¶
Use this section when you already know what you want to do and need the shortest path to a result.
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Choose an Inferencer
Decide between lexical, magic, magika, and hybrid based on workload.
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Process Files in Bulk
Scan directories, keep throughput high, and handle per-file failures cleanly.
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Extend with a Custom Inferencer
Add a new inferencer implementation and expose it through AutoInferencer if needed.
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Examples and Patterns
Browse larger examples, integration snippets, and reusable implementation patterns.
Use This Page When¶
- You are still deciding which strategy to use: Choose an Inferencer.
- You already have many files and need throughput: Process Files in Bulk.
- You need to add project-specific detection logic: Extend with a Custom Inferencer.
- You want working snippets instead of short recipes: Examples and Patterns.
What This Section Covers¶
How-to guides are task-oriented. They focus on how to finish one job quickly. For exact API signatures, go to Reference Overview. For design rationale, go to Explanation Overview.