Custom Metadata panel to show linked graphics from InDesign files?

Hello all,
I'm looking to create a custom Metadata panel to show linked graphics from InDesign files. I'm not even sure if this is possible. Can someone please point me in the right direction? I figure if you can see the fonts used in an InDesign file, you should probably be able to pull the links, right?
Thanks for any and all help!

Have you tried trashing the prefs? See Replace Your Preferences
And of course it's essential that the links be up to date.

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