# io.github.joshmsimpson/exiftool

> Use this tool when you need to manage metadata in various file formats, such as images, videos, and documents. It solves problems related to metadata extraction, editing, and removal, supporting standards like EXIF, IPTC, and XMP. It takes in files as input and outputs modified files with updated or removed metadata, making it ideal for use cases like digital forensics, media management, and data privacy.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/joshmsimpson-exiftool-mcp  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/joshmsimpson-exiftool-mcp

## Description

Enables reading, writing, and removing metadata from over 150 file formats using ExifTool, supporting EXIF, IPTC, XMP, GPS, and manufacturer-specific metadata.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.70
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-01

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** maps-location
- **Updated:** 2026-09-01

## Source

- **Source listing:** [Glama](https://glama.ai/mcp/servers/mwfy83whji)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/joshmsimpson/ExifTool_MCP>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "joshmsimpson-exiftool-mcp"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/joshmsimpson-exiftool-mcp` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/joshmsimpson-exiftool-mcp/pull`

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