METS-aware tools

METS-aware tools are software applications that can read, interpret, and work with METS (Metadata Encoding and Transmission Standard) files, which organize digital library resources, like documents or images, along with their descriptive information. These tools help manage, view, or preserve digital collections by understanding the structured metadata that details a resource's structure, provenance, and other important attributes. Essentially, METS-aware tools ensure digital assets are accurately represented, accessible, and maintainable over time by utilizing the standardized metadata format.