• STATUS
  • DETAILS
  • INVENTORY
  • HUMAN

How to monitor document processing status with your AI

Connect Affinda to your AI client to track file progress and metadata. You can check on your uploads without leaving your chat window.

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Short answer

Can I check my document status in chat?

Yes. Your AI uses Affinda to pull lists of current files and their specific processing states. You'll get a clear view of what's finished and what's still running.

The outcomes.

Where your data lands.

Your AI organizes the information it finds into these categories.

STATUS

Live progress tracking

The AI identifies which files are still being processed. You'll know exactly which uploads are still in the queue.

DETAILS

Technical metadata

Your agent pulls specific technical details for any file you ask about. This includes the current state of the extraction.

INVENTORY

Full file lists

The AI can list every document currently in the system. This makes it easy to spot missing or failed files.

HUMAN

Manual fixes

If a file hits an error, the AI flags it for you. You'll need to log into Affinda to fix the actual data manually.

The workflow

What your AI does when a file arrives.

The AI handles the system checks so you don't have to hunt for updates.

  1. Scanning the queue

    The AI looks through your document set to see what is currently being handled.

    list_documents

  2. Checking file state

    When you ask about a specific file, the AI pulls its current status and metadata.

    get_document

  3. Finding stuck files

    The AI compares the document list against their processing states to find issues.

    list_documentsget_document

  4. Reporting errors

    The AI identifies files that failed and tells you which ones need attention.

    get_document

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to start checking your Affinda files.

Starting points

These are opening lines. Swap out the specific document IDs or names to target your files.

Affinda Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yFIGwqYMwMGDzAPprZCYJ7ppMcFfsuopOw4ljSHA/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Affinda capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "affinda-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yFIGwqYMwMGDzAPprZCYJ7ppMcFfsuopOw4ljSHA/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Show me a list of all documents in Affinda.

  • What is the status of document doc_8821?

  • Are any documents still processing right now?

  • Get the metadata for the most recent upload.

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Start here

Connect Affinda once, then ask.

Follow the link to connect your account. Your login stays encrypted on our side, and you can find the full tool list on the Connector page.

Connect Affinda to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI fix extraction errors?

    No. The AI can only report that an error occurred. You must go to the Affinda platform to fix the data.

  • 02

    Can I delete files through the chat?

    No. The current tools only allow for listing and getting document information.

  • 03

    Does the AI notify me when a file is done?

    No. The AI only checks the status when you ask it a question.

  • 04

    Can I see the extracted data in my chat?

    Yes. If you ask for the document details, the AI can pull the metadata and content provided by the tool.

  • 05

    Can the AI upload new files for me?

    No. The available tools are limited to retrieving information about existing documents.

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