How do I install the exiftool mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

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Exiftool MCP Server

Read, write, and remove metadata from 150+ file formats using ExifTool

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What is the Exiftool MCP Server?

Read, write, and remove metadata from 150+ file formats using ExifTool

The short version

An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that provides access to ExifTool for reading, writing, and removing metadata from a wide range of file types.

Read metadata — from over 150 file formats
Write metadata — to files with automatic backup creation
Remove metadata — selectively or completely from files
Extract specific tags — or retrieve all available metadata
Support for multiple metadata standards — EXIF, IPTC, XMP, GPS, and manufacturer-specific formats

What it needs from you

ExifTool must be installed on your system. This MCP server is a wrapper that calls the ExifTool command-line tool.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
read_metadata
write_metadata	Write or update metadata tags in a file using ExifTool. Creates a backup by default.
remove_metadata	Remove metadata from a file using ExifTool. Can remove all metadata or specific tags.
list_supported_formats

How to install the Exiftool MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exiftool": {
      "command": "exiftool-mcp"
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

ExifTool must be installed on your system. This MCP server is a wrapper that calls the ExifTool command-line tool.

Example prompts to try

“Use Exiftool to read metadata.”
“Use Exiftool to write metadata.”
“Use Exiftool to remove metadata.”

Frequently asked questions

Read, write, and remove metadata from 150+ file formats using ExifTool Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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