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Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2017
Aug. 31, 2017
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name STREAMLINE HEALTH SOLUTIONS INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001008586  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2017  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --01-31  
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   19,988,720