diff --git a/database.py b/database.py
index 93ef91d..8967a7d 100644
--- a/database.py
+++ b/database.py
@@ -641,6 +641,9 @@ async def save_item_metadata(
 
     Returns a dict with the item metadata (compatible with old JSON format).
     """
+    import logging
+    logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+    logger.info(f"save_item_metadata: cid={cid[:16] if cid else None}..., actor_id={actor_id}, item_type={item_type}")
     # Build metadata JSONB for extra fields
     metadata = {}
     if tags:
@@ -677,6 +680,7 @@ async def save_item_metadata(
         )
 
         item_type_id = row["id"]
+        logger.info(f"save_item_metadata: Created/updated item_type id={item_type_id} for cid={cid[:16]}...")
 
         # Handle pinning
         if pinned and pin_reason: