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Traditional methods of molecule infusion and release often involve a large number of crystals with varying shapes and sizes, leading to averaged outcomes across a heterogeneous crystal population. In this study, we present continuous monitoring of the infusion and release dynamics of model drug molecules, specifically vitamin B12, within individual Tb-mesoMOF crystals. Our findings underscore the critical influence of crystal size and shape on the infusion and diffusion processes and corresponding color change, underscoring the necessity to account for these factors in the design of large-scale systems. Leveraging optical microscopy, we employed a histogram-based algorithm for image processing, enabling automated tracking of diffusion phenomena. 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