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Exif

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This MCP server extracts image metadata (EXIF, GPS, XMP, etc.) from various sources, enabling offline analysis and debugging without external tools.

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Overview

This MCP server extracts image metadata (EXIF, GPS, XMP, etc.) from various sources, enabling offline analysis and debugging without external tools.

This server is generally safe for use as it primarily performs read-only operations. However, care should be taken when processing images from untrusted sources due to potential vulnerabilities in the parsing library and the risk of exposing sensitive metadata.

Performance is primarily dependent on the size and complexity of the image and the efficiency of the exifr library. Large images with extensive metadata may take longer to process. Consider limiting the segments to be parsed for faster results.

Since this server operates offline, there are no direct API costs. However, resource consumption (CPU, memory) should be considered when processing large batches of images.

LocalTypeScript33 starsBSD-2-Clause

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHubFilesystem

Capabilities

Read

Client Compatibility

Claude Desktop

full

Cursor

untested

Windsurf

untested

VS Code (Copilot)

untested

Quickstart

Install

npm install

npm

Tools (11)

safe

read-metadata

Reads all or specified metadata segments from an image.

Read-only operation.

safe

read-exif

Reads EXIF data specifically from an image.

Read-only operation.

safe

read-xmp

Reads XMP data from an image.

Read-only operation.

safe

read-icc

Reads ICC color profile data from an image.

Read-only operation.

safe

read-iptc

Reads IPTC metadata from an image.

Read-only operation.

safe

read-jfif

Reads JFIF segment data from an image.

Read-only operation.

safe

read-ihdr

Reads IHDR segment data from an image.

Read-only operation.

safe

orientation

Gets the image orientation (1-8).

Read-only operation.

safe

rotation-info

Gets rotation and flip information from an image.

Read-only operation.

safe

gps-coordinates

Extracts GPS coordinates from an image.

Read-only operation.

safe

thumbnail

Extracts the embedded thumbnail from an image.

Read-only operation.

Security

Auth Method

None

Data Locality

local

Known Risks

!Exposure of sensitive GPS location data embedded in images.
!Potential for buffer overflow or other vulnerabilities in the exifr library.
!Denial-of-service from processing maliciously crafted image files.

Safety Score

low risk

Positive

+Read-only operations on image metadata.
+Operates offline, minimizing network exposure.
+No external tool execution, reducing attack surface.
+Uses a well-regarded parsing library (exifr).

Risks

-Potential for denial-of-service if processing extremely large or malformed images.
-Reliance on exifr library means vulnerabilities in that library could affect this server.
-Exposure of potentially sensitive GPS or camera information.

Use Cases

Image Analysis

-Analyzing camera models used in a photo collection.
-Identifying the distribution of lenses used.
-Determining the dates and times when most pictures are taken.

Reverse Geolocation

-Testing and development of reverse geolocation services.
-Identifying locations where photos were taken based on GPS data.

Debugging

-Debugging image manipulation code.
-Verifying image metadata after processing.

Who Is This For?

Best For

Offline image metadata analysis.
Reverse geolocation development and testing.
Debugging image processing pipelines.
Analyzing large image libraries without network access.

Not Ideal For

Real-time image processing with strict latency requirements.
Scenarios requiring modification of image metadata.
Environments with extremely limited computational resources.

Autonomy & Execution

Default ModeRead-only

Sandboxed

This server only supports read operations, so autonomy is limited to extracting and analyzing metadata. No destructive actions are possible.

StatelessYes

Retry LogicNone

ConcurrencySingle-threaded

Production Tip

Sanitize image paths and URLs to prevent path traversal vulnerabilities when providing image sources.

FAQ

What image formats are supported?

The server supports JPEG, PNG, TIFF, and HEIC/AVIF formats.

Can I use this server to modify image metadata?

No, this server is designed for read-only access to image metadata.

Does this server require an internet connection?

No, it operates completely offline.

How do I provide an image to the server?

You can provide images via file path, URL, base64 data, or as a buffer.

What kind of metadata can I extract?

You can extract EXIF, GPS, XMP, ICC, IPTC, JFIF, and IHDR metadata.

Is it safe to process images from untrusted sources?

Exercise caution, as malicious images could potentially trigger vulnerabilities in the parsing library.

How can I debug issues with the server?

Use the MCP Inspector to connect to the server and call tools with specific parameters.

Metrics

Discovered2/14/2026

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Exif

Overview

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

Capabilities

Client Compatibility

Quickstart

Install

Tools (11)

Security

Safety Score

Positive

Risks

Use Cases

Image Analysis

Reverse Geolocation

Debugging

Who Is This For?

Best For

Not Ideal For

Autonomy & Execution

FAQ

What image formats are supported?

Can I use this server to modify image metadata?

Does this server require an internet connection?

How do I provide an image to the server?

What kind of metadata can I extract?

Is it safe to process images from untrusted sources?

How can I debug issues with the server?

Metrics

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