{"workflow":{"id":"discovery-057a89d2341ab3d72ce40cd6","title":"Remove embedded GPS coordinates from photo copies before sharing","consumerTitle":"Remove embedded GPS coordinates from photo copies before sharing","desc":"ExifTool MCP documents Claude Desktop reading metadata and selectively removing GPS tags. Use it on separate photo copies, then reread the result and review any remaining location fields before sharing.","category":"Work & life admin","agent":"Claude Desktop","url":"https://github.com/joshmsimpson/ExifTool_MCP","source":"First-party GitHub documentation","status":"Setup guide","checked":"2026-11-10","notes":"Documented capability, not independently tested. GPS removal does not anonymize a photo: visible landmarks, captions, filenames, other metadata and the sharing service can reveal location. File-format write support varies; begin with a JPEG trial. Default backups can still contain the original coordinates and should not be included in the sharing folder. Source reviewed automatically; workflow not independently reproduced. Connection options require verification in your own agent.","prompt":"TASK: Remove embedded GPS coordinates from photo copies before sharing\n\nMY SETUP\n- Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed\n- JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere\n- Permission to edit only the selected copies\n\nBEFORE STARTING\nConfirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.\n\nWORKFLOW\n1. Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.\n2. Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.\n3. Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.\n4. Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files.\n\nEXPECTED RESULT\nSeparate sharing copies with a checked GPS-removal report, while the original photographs remain available.\n\nLIMITATIONS\nDocumented capability, not independently tested. GPS removal does not anonymize a photo: visible landmarks, captions, filenames, other metadata and the sharing service can reveal location. File-format write support varies; begin with a JPEG trial. Default backups can still contain the original coordinates and should not be included in the sharing folder.\n\nFIRST RUN\nUse a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.","requirements":["Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed","JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere","Permission to edit only the selected copies"],"connectors":["Provide one already-copied JPEG as a small first trial","Provide an explicit list of JPEG copies in a dedicated sharing folder for a reviewed batch"],"steps":["Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.","Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.","Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.","Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files."],"taskSteps":["Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.","Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.","Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.","Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files."],"taskConnectors":["Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed","JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere","Permission to edit only the selected copies"],"connectionOptions":["Provide one already-copied JPEG as a small first trial","Provide an explicit list of JPEG copies in a dedicated sharing folder for a reviewed batch"],"expectedResult":"Separate sharing copies with a checked GPS-removal report, while the original photographs remain available.","limitations":"Documented capability, not independently tested. GPS removal does not anonymize a photo: visible landmarks, captions, filenames, other metadata and the sharing service can reveal location. File-format write support varies; begin with a JPEG trial. Default backups can still contain the original coordinates and should not be included in the sharing folder.","trigger":"On demand","evidenceSummary":"ExifTool MCP documents Claude Desktop reading metadata and selectively removing GPS tags. Use it on separate photo copies, then reread the result and review any remaining location fields before sharing.","evidenceType":"documented capability","recipe":{"goal":"Remove embedded GPS coordinates from photo copies before sharing","sources":["Provide one already-copied JPEG as a small first trial","Provide an explicit list of JPEG copies in a dedicated sharing folder for a reviewed batch"],"access":"Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed; JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere; Permission to edit only the selected copies","trigger":"On demand","steps":["Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.","Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.","Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.","Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files."],"output":"Separate sharing copies with a checked GPS-removal report, while the original photographs remain available.","guardrail":"Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.","sourceNotes":"ExifTool MCP documents Claude Desktop reading metadata and selectively removing GPS tags. Use it on separate photo copies, then reread the result and review any remaining location fields before sharing.","sourceStatus":"documented capability","generated":true},"addedAt":"2026-11-10T09:11:03.667Z","sourcePublishedAt":null,"sourceObservedAt":"2026-11-10T09:10:59.425Z"},"adaptations":[{"agentId":"dots","agentName":"ChatGPT Dots","status":"Needs verification","tested":false,"requirements":["Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed","JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere","Permission to edit only the selected copies"],"connectors":["Provide one already-copied JPEG as a small first trial","Provide an explicit list of JPEG copies in a dedicated sharing folder for a reviewed batch"],"steps":["Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.","Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.","Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.","Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files."],"guardrail":"Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.","prompt":"TASK: Remove embedded GPS coordinates from photo copies before sharing\n\nMY SETUP\n- Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed\n- JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere\n- Permission to edit only the selected copies\n\nBEFORE STARTING\nConfirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.\n\nWORKFLOW\n1. Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.\n2. Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.\n3. Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.\n4. Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files.\n\nEXPECTED RESULT\nSeparate sharing copies with a checked GPS-removal report, while the original photographs remain available.\n\nLIMITATIONS\nDocumented capability, not independently tested. GPS removal does not anonymize a photo: visible landmarks, captions, filenames, other metadata and the sharing service can reveal location. File-format write support varies; begin with a JPEG trial. Default backups can still contain the original coordinates and should not be included in the sharing folder.\n\nFIRST RUN\nUse a small read-only sample and show me the result. Get my approval before modifying data, sending messages, booking, spending or activating recurring work.","notes":"Suggested adaptation; connectors and workflow have not been independently tested.","checked":"2026-11-10"},{"agentId":"grok-bot","agentName":"Grok Bot","status":"Needs verification","tested":false,"requirements":["Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed","JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere","Permission to edit only the selected copies"],"connectors":["Provide one already-copied JPEG as a small first trial","Provide an explicit list of JPEG copies in a dedicated sharing folder for a reviewed batch"],"steps":["Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.","Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.","Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.","Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files."],"guardrail":"Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.","prompt":"TASK: Remove embedded GPS coordinates from photo copies before sharing\n\nMY SETUP\n- Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed\n- JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere\n- Permission to edit only the selected copies\n\nBEFORE STARTING\nConfirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.\n\nWORKFLOW\n1. Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.\n2. Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.\n3. Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.\n4. Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files.\n\nEXPECTED RESULT\nSeparate sharing copies with a checked GPS-removal report, while the original photographs remain available.\n\nLIMITATIONS\nDocumented capability, not independently tested. GPS removal does not anonymize a photo: visible landmarks, captions, filenames, other metadata and the sharing service can reveal location. File-format write support varies; begin with a JPEG trial. Default backups can still contain the original coordinates and should not be included in the sharing folder.\n\nFIRST RUN\nUse a small read-only sample and show me the result. 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After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.","Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.","Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files."],"guardrail":"Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.","prompt":"TASK: Remove embedded GPS coordinates from photo copies before sharing\n\nMY SETUP\n- Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed\n- JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere\n- Permission to edit only the selected copies\n\nBEFORE STARTING\nConfirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.\n\nWORKFLOW\n1. Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.\n2. Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.\n3. Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.\n4. Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files.\n\nEXPECTED RESULT\nSeparate sharing copies with a checked GPS-removal report, while the original photographs remain available.\n\nLIMITATIONS\nDocumented capability, not independently tested. GPS removal does not anonymize a photo: visible landmarks, captions, filenames, other metadata and the sharing service can reveal location. File-format write support varies; begin with a JPEG trial. Default backups can still contain the original coordinates and should not be included in the sharing folder.\n\nFIRST RUN\nUse a small read-only sample and show me the result. 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After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.","Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.","Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files."],"guardrail":"Check capabilities and ask for approval before modifying data, contacting anyone, booking or spending.","prompt":"TASK: Remove embedded GPS coordinates from photo copies before sharing\n\nMY SETUP\n- Claude Desktop connected to the ExifTool MCP server with ExifTool installed\n- JPEG sharing copies in an explicit local folder, with originals preserved elsewhere\n- Permission to edit only the selected copies\n\nBEFORE STARTING\nConfirm which files, information and permissions you can actually access. Ask me for essential missing details. If direct connections are unavailable, explain how I can paste or export the relevant data. Do not claim an integration is connected without checking.\n\nWORKFLOW\n1. Read all metadata from the selected copy and list GPS groups plus other location-bearing fields. Confirm exact paths and that these are sharing copies, not the originals.\n2. Show the proposed GPS-tag removal and any additional location tags that need a separate decision. After approval, call remove_metadata with the selected GPS tags and keep backup creation enabled.\n3. Reread all metadata from the output. Report whether GPS coordinates remain, flag other location-bearing fields and compare important retained fields such as orientation and copyright.\n4. Have me open the cleaned image for a visual check. Return the verified copy paths, before/after findings and unresolved privacy issues; do not upload or share the files.\n\nEXPECTED RESULT\nSeparate sharing copies with a checked GPS-removal report, while the original photographs remain available.\n\nLIMITATIONS\nDocumented capability, not independently tested. GPS removal does not anonymize a photo: visible landmarks, captions, filenames, other metadata and the sharing service can reveal location. File-format write support varies; begin with a JPEG trial. Default backups can still contain the original coordinates and should not be included in the sharing folder.\n\nFIRST RUN\nUse a small read-only sample and show me the result. 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