• CLEANUP
  • METADATA
  • VERIFIED
  • REVIEW

How to audit media libraries with your AI

Connect Simian to your agent, then give it permission to clean up your storage. It handles the heavy lifting of scanning and organizing files.

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Short answer

How can I use AI to audit my media library?

Your agent uses Simian to scan your files, identify outdated assets, and fix metadata. You get a clean, organized library without manual file browsing.

The end state.

Where your assets land.

Once the agent finishes its scan, your library ends up in one of these states.

CLEANUP

Removed old files

The agent identifies and deletes redundant or expired media. You get rid of the clutter automatically.

METADATA

Updated file details

The agent fixes missing or incorrect information. Your files stay organized and searchable.

VERIFIED

Confirmed asset integrity

The agent checks that everything in the library is accounted for. You'll know exactly what's in your storage.

REVIEW

Human oversight needed

The agent flags ambiguous files for you. You decide whether to keep, change, or kill these specific assets.

The workflow

What your AI does when the audit starts.

The agent follows a logical path from discovery to action.

  1. Inventory scan

    The agent looks through your entire directory to see what you actually have. It builds a map of every file in the library.

    list_media

  2. Data correction

    The agent applies new names, tags, or descriptions to your files. This fixes the broken metadata you've identified.

    update_media

  3. File removal

    The agent wipes out the junk. It deletes the specific files you've flagged as obsolete or duplicate.

    delete_media

  4. Final verification

    The agent runs one last check to ensure the updates were applied correctly. It confirms the library matches your requirements.

    list_media

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the audit process.

Starting points

These are just ways to kick things off. Swap out the folder names or file types for your specific needs.

Simian Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZggL6wP4MEXv0Rq1iqYj6gIluVR2MpofIQScoo69/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 — Simian capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "simian-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZggL6wP4MEXv0Rq1iqYj6gIluVR2MpofIQScoo69/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all the video files in my 'Marketing' folder so I can see what's there.

  • Find all the old JPEG assets in the 'Archive' directory and delete them.

  • Update the metadata for all PNG files in the 'Brand' folder to include '2024' in the description.

  • Scan my 'Social Media' folder and tell me which files are missing descriptions.

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Start here

Connect Simian once, then ask.

Just link the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can jump straight into the workflow.

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FAQ

How the audit behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI delete files on its own?

    No. While the agent has the tool to delete files, it only performs deletions based on your specific instructions or approval.

  • 02

    Will it change my actual image content?

    No. The agent only modifies file details like names and metadata. It cannot edit the pixels or the content inside the media files.

  • 03

    How does it know which files are old?

    It uses the file details it finds during the scan. You tell it what criteria define an 'old' file, such as a specific date or tag.

  • 04

    Can it organize files into new folders?

    No. The current tools allow for listing, updating, and deleting, but they do not include a tool for creating or moving files into new directories.

  • 05

    Does it scan everything at once?

    The agent scans the specific paths or folders you point it toward. It doesn't blindly crawl your entire hard drive without direction.

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