• SPECS
  • AUDIT
  • HUMAN
  • LOGS

How to extract media metadata with your AI

Connect Rendi to your AI client to turn technical file probing into a conversation. Your agent handles the heavy lifting of reading file headers and bitrates.

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Short answer

How can I get technical file specs using AI?

Your AI uses Rendi to run probing tools against your media files. It pulls specific data like resolution and bitrate and presents it in plain text. You get a full technical breakdown of any file you point it toward.

Where the data lands.

Technical outcomes.

The AI processes the file and organizes the technical details into these categories.

SPECS

Technical profiles

The AI extracts resolution, frame rates, and bitrates. You get a clean list of the core video or audio properties.

AUDIT

Compliance checks

Compare file specs against your delivery requirements. The AI identifies if a file meets your specific technical standards.

HUMAN

Manual review

The AI flags files that fail technical checks. You decide whether to re-encode the file or accept it as is.

LOGS

Data exports

The AI summarizes the metadata into a format you can copy. Use this to document file properties for your project logs.

The workflow

What your AI does when a file arrives.

The AI acts as a bridge between your file storage and your chat interface.

  1. Identify the file

    The AI looks at the file path or URL you provide to locate the target media.

    get_file_info

  2. Probe technical headers

    The agent runs deep analysis on the file container to find hidden technical details.

    ffprobe

  3. Parse bitrates

    The AI reads the stream data to calculate exact bitrates and codec information.

    ffprobe

  4. Summarize findings

    The agent translates raw technical output into a readable summary for you.

    get_file_info

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the metadata extraction.

Starting points

Replace the bracketed text with your actual file paths or URLs.

Rendi Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yLT1nhPB29SIqqpsgoNP1Ev6sJDTpO5q0f2OjGk5/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 — Rendi capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "rendi-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yLT1nhPB29SIqqpsgoNP1Ev6sJDTpO5q0f2OjGk5/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • Extract the resolution and bitrate for the file at [path/to/video.mp4].

  • Check if the file at [url/to/media.mkv] meets a 5Mbps bitrate requirement.

  • List all audio streams and their sample rates for [path/to/audio.wav].

  • Summarize the technical specs for the media in my [folder/name] directory.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI edit the video file?

    No. The AI can only read and analyze the metadata. It cannot change the bitrate, resolution, or any other file properties.

  • 02

    Does the AI delete my files?

    No. The tools only allow for reading file information. The AI has no capability to delete or modify your media.

  • 03

    What kind of files can it analyze?

    It can analyze most standard video and audio containers that are compatible with probing tools.

  • 04

    Can I use this with any AI client?

    Yes, as long as your client is MCP-compatible, like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

  • 05

    Do I need to install anything on my computer?

    No. Rendi is a hosted MCP, so the tools run in the cloud via Vinkius.

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