Installation

The package is available at nuget.org and it can be installed via package manager console by executing following command:

PM> NuGet\Install-Package GroupDocs.Metadata-Cloud

Document Metadata .NET Cloud REST API

GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud is a powerful .NET Cloud REST API designed for comprehensive metadata management across various file formats. It empowers developers to easily extract, add, modify, and remove metadata from documents, images, audio, video, and other file types within their C#, ASP.NET, and other .NET applications. The API offers advanced features for metadata filtering, searching, and preservation, ensuring data integrity during file operations. With dedicated SDKs, cross-platform support, and a user-friendly API Explorer, GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud simplifies metadata handling and streamlines integration into existing systems.

Core Metadata Management Capabilities

• Comprehensive Metadata Extraction and Parsing: Efficiently retrieves and interprets metadata from a wide array of file formats, going beyond just documents to include images, audio, video, and more. This ensures access to valuable information embedded within various file types.
• Advanced Metadata Filtering and Searching: Employs flexible search criteria based on tags, property names, and values, allowing for precise metadata retrieval. This facilitates targeted information discovery and analysis.
• Dynamic Metadata Manipulation: Provides full control over metadata through seamless addition, modification, and removal of properties. This enables users to update, enrich, or sanitize metadata as needed.
• Guaranteed Metadata Preservation: Maintains the integrity of metadata during file operations such as copying and moving, ensuring that valuable information remains intact throughout the workflow.

Seamless File and Folder Operations

• Robust Cloud Storage Integration: Securely interacts with files and folders residing in Cloud Storage, providing a centralized and accessible repository for data.
• Efficient File Upload and Download: Enables swift and reliable transfer of files between local systems and the cloud storage, facilitating convenient data management.
• Intuitive File and Folder Management: Offers a user-friendly interface for copying, moving, renaming, and deleting files and folders within the cloud storage, streamlining organizational tasks.
• Granular File Versioning: Empowers users to access and manage different versions of files stored in the cloud, enabling tracking of changes and restoration of previous states.

Proactive Storage Administration

• Storage Existence Verification: Confirms the availability and accessibility of specific cloud storage accounts, ensuring seamless integration and data retrieval.
• Object Existence Check: Determines the presence of files or folders within the cloud storage, aiding in efficient data management and preventing errors.
• Storage Space Utilization Monitoring: Provides insights into the total and used space within the storage, enabling proactive capacity planning and optimization.

Developer-Friendly SDKs and Tools

• Dedicated .NET and Java SDKs: Simplifies development and accelerates integration through well-structured and thoroughly tested SDKs for .NET and Java environments.
• Universal Cross-Platform Support: Leverages the REST API’s compatibility with any REST-enabled language or platform, offering unparalleled flexibility for diverse development ecosystems.
• Open-Source SDKs with MIT License: Grants developers the freedom to access, modify, and distribute the SDK source code without restrictions, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Comprehensive GitHub Repository: Provides a centralized hub for SDKs, examples, and showcase projects, serving as a valuable resource for developers seeking guidance and inspiration.

Enhanced User Experience

• Interactive API Explorer (Swagger UI): Enables real-time exploration, testing, and interaction with the API directly in the browser, promoting rapid prototyping and experimentation.
• Practical cURL Examples: Facilitates quick integration and testing through ready-to-use cURL command examples, catering to users who prefer a command-line approach.
• Extensive Documentation: Offers in-depth explanations, use cases, and code samples for each API endpoint, ensuring clarity and ease of understanding.
• Free Trial and Evaluation: Empowers users to explore the full spectrum of API capabilities through a free trial plan, encouraging risk-free experimentation and informed decision-making.
• Responsive Technical Support: Provides expert assistance and guidance to ensure successful implementation and seamless user experiences.

Supported Document Formats

The following table contains a full list of file formats that are currently supported by GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud.

Get Started

You do not need to install anything to get started with GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud SDK for .Net. Just create an account at GroupDocs for Cloud and get your application information.

Simply execute Install-Package GroupDocs.Metadata-Cloud from Package Manager Console in Visual Studio to fetch & reference GroupDocs.Metadata assembly in your project. If you already have GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud SDK for .Net and want to upgrade it, please execute Update-Package GroupDocs.Metadata-Cloud to get the latest version.

Please check the GitHub Repository for common usage scenarios.

Extract Metadata from Cloud Documents

Learn how to easily extract metadata from various file formats using GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud SDK for .NET. This code sample demonstrates how to retrieve metadata properties based on tags, names, or values.

// For complete examples and data files, please go to https://github.com/groupdocs-metadata-cloud/groupdocs-metadata-cloud-dotnet-samples

// Initialize GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud configuration using your Client ID and Client Secret
string clientId = "YOUR_CLIENT_ID"; 
string clientSecret = "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET"; 
var configuration = new Configuration(clientId, clientSecret);

// Create an instance of the Metadata API
var apiInstance = new MetadataApi(configuration);

// Specify the file path and storage (optional)
var fileInfo = new FileInfo
{
    FilePath = "path/to/your/document.docx",
    StorageName = "your_storage_name" // If using a specific storage, otherwise omit
};

// Define search criteria (e.g., by tag, name, or value)
var searchCriteria = new SearchCriteria 
{
    // ... (Add your specific search criteria here)
};

// Create the metadata extraction request
var request = new ExtractMetadataRequest(fileInfo, searchCriteria);

try
{
    // Extract metadata from the document
    var result = apiInstance.ExtractMetadata(request);

    // Process the extracted metadata
    foreach (var property in result.Properties)
    {
        Console.WriteLine($"Name: {property.Name}, Value: {property.Value}");
    }
}
catch (ApiException e)
{
    Console.WriteLine("Exception when calling MetadataApi.ExtractMetadata: " + e.Message );
}

Add Custom Metadata to Cloud Documents

Enhance your documents by adding custom metadata using GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud SDK for .NET. This C# code sample shows how to add new metadata properties to various file formats.

// For complete examples and data files, please go to https://github.com/groupdocs-metadata-cloud/groupdocs-metadata-cloud-dotnet-samples

// Initialize GroupDocs.Metadata Cloud configuration
string clientId = "YOUR_CLIENT_ID"; 
string clientSecret = "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET"; 
var configuration = new Configuration(clientId, clientSecret);

// Create an instance of the Metadata API
var apiInstance = new MetadataApi(configuration);

// Specify the file path and storage 
var fileInfo = new FileInfo
{
    FilePath = "path/to/your/document.docx",
    StorageName = "your_storage_name" 
};

// Define the metadata properties to add
var properties = new List<MetadataProperty>
{
    new MetadataProperty { Name = "Author", Value = "John Doe", Type = "string" },
    new MetadataProperty { Name = "Keywords", Value = "document, metadata, example", Type = "string" }
    // Add more properties as needed
};

// Create the metadata addition request
var request = new AddMetadataRequest(fileInfo, properties);

try
{
    // Add metadata to the document
    var result = apiInstance.AddMetadata(request);

    // Handle the result (e.g., check for success or errors)
    Console.WriteLine("Metadata added successfully!"); 
}
catch (ApiException e)
{
    Console.WriteLine("Exception when calling MetadataApi.AddMetadata: " + e.Message );
}

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