Frequently Asked Questions

What is cTAKES?

cTAKES is a natural language processing system for extraction of information from electronic medical record clinical free-text. Originally developed at the Mayo Clinic, it has expanded to being used by various institutions internationally.

How do I use cTAKES?

The best way to get started with using cTAKES is to read the User Install Guide or the Developer Install Guide.

How do I get additional help?

You can search through the mail archives, JIRA issues, or email dev at ctakes.apache.org with a description of your issue.