• SYNCED
  • TAGGED
  • VERIFIED
  • HUMAN

How to update asset metadata and tags with your AI

Connect Brandfolder to your AI client once. After that, you can manage your digital assets using natural language.

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Short answer

How can I change asset tags and metadata without the Brandfolder UI?

Your AI uses specific tools to pull current asset details and then push updates to your metadata or tags. You'll get organized assets without clicking through menus. Here is how the process works.

The results of your request

Asset updates handled by your AI

The AI manages the heavy lifting of data entry and organization.

SYNCED

Updated metadata

The AI modifies specific asset attributes. Your Brandfolder library stays current with your latest descriptions and fields.

TAGGED

Organized tags

The AI adds or changes organizational tags. This keeps your search results accurate and your assets easy to find.

VERIFIED

Data accuracy

The AI checks existing asset details before making changes. You get confidence that updates are applied to the right files.

HUMAN

Manual review

You decide which assets need changes. The AI won't bulk-edit your entire library without your specific instruction.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI follows a loop of reading current data and then applying your requested changes.

  1. Fetch current data

    The AI looks up the specific asset to see its current tags and metadata fields.

    get_asset_details

  2. Plan the update

    Your agent compares what is currently there with what you want to change.

    get_asset_details

  3. Apply changes

    The AI sends the new metadata or tag values to Brandfolder.

    patch_cms_asset

  4. Confirm success

    The AI verifies the update was accepted by the system.

    patch_cms_asset

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger asset updates.

Starting points

Swap out the bracketed info for your actual asset IDs or tag names.

Brandfolder Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aXhRmvzc1uOoGJ8djUFSNeHYjl58h9l6qTAMhgwJ/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 — Brandfolder capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "brandfolder-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_aXhRmvzc1uOoGJ8djUFSNeHYjl58h9l6qTAMhgwJ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Update the tags for asset [ID] to include 'Summer 2024' and 'Lifestyle'.

  • Change the description for asset [ID] to '[New Description]'.

  • Add the tag 'Approved' to the asset with ID [ID].

  • Check the metadata for asset [ID] and then update the 'Category' field to 'Marketing'.

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Start here

Connect Brandfolder once, then ask.

Just follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted and the setup is finished in seconds.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete assets from my Brandfolder library?

    No. The AI only has tools to get details and patch existing attributes.

  • 02

    Will the AI change my folder structure?

    No. This connection is limited to modifying asset metadata and tags.

  • 03

    Do I need to keep the Brandfolder tab open?

    No. Once connected, your AI client handles the communication directly.

  • 04

    Can the AI create brand new assets?

    No. The available tools are for retrieving and updating existing assets only.

  • 05

    How does the AI know which asset I am talking about?

    You need to provide the specific asset ID in your prompt so the AI can target the right file.

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