Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server
Get detailed metadata, files, reviews, and stats for any Internet Archive item.
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What is the Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server?
The Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server gives AI agents like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor direct access to Internet Archive Metadata via 10 tools. Get detailed metadata, files, reviews, and stats for any Internet Archive item. Powered by the Vinkius - no API keys, no infrastructure, connect in under 2 minutes.
Built-in capabilities (10)
Tools for your AI Agents to operate Internet Archive Metadata
Ask your AI agent "Get metadata for item big_buck_bunny." and get the answer without opening a single dashboard. With 10 tools connected to real Internet Archive Metadata data, your agents reason over live information, cross-reference it with other MCP servers, and deliver insights you would spend hours assembling manually.
Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, and any MCP-compatible client. Powered by the Vinkius - your credentials never touch the AI model, every request is auditable. Connect in under two minutes.
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Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server capabilities
10 toolsItems can belong to multiple collections (e.g., "prelinger", "opensource_movies"). Use this to understand the categorization of an item. Get collections an item belongs to
). These are derived from the original uploads. Use this to see what processed formats are available. Get auto-generated derivative files for an item
Files can be downloaded from: https://archive.org/download/{identifier}/{filename}. Use this to see what formats are available. Get all downloadable files for an Internet Archive item
Use this to track changes to an item over time. Get modification history of an Internet Archive item
Returns title, creator, date, description, subjects, collection, files, reviews, and stats. The identifier is found in item URLs (e.g., from archive.org/details/big_buck_bunny, identifier is "big_buck_bunny"). Use this for comprehensive item information. Get complete metadata for an Internet Archive item
Lighter response for quick lookups. Use this when you only need basic item information. Get only the metadata fields without files or reviews
Use this to understand the broader categorization structure. Get parent collections of an Internet Archive item
Returns reviewer names, star ratings, and review text. Not all items have reviews. Use this to see community feedback. Get user reviews for an Internet Archive item
Useful for understanding where files are hosted. Use this for technical diagnostics. Get server and storage information for an item
Shows how popular the item is. Use this to measure item popularity. Get access statistics for an Internet Archive item
What the Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server unlocks
Connect Internet Archive Metadata to any AI agent and retrieve comprehensive details about any archived item — including file listings, user reviews, collection memberships, access statistics, and modification history.
What you can do
- Complete Metadata — Title, creator, date, description, subjects, license, language
- File Listings — All downloadable files with formats (PDF, EPUB, MP4, MP3) and sizes
- User Reviews — Community ratings and review text
- Collection Info — Which collections the item belongs to
- View Statistics — Download and view counts
- Modification History — Track changes made to items over time
- Parent Collections — Hierarchical categorization structure
- Derivative Files — Auto-generated thumbnails, streaming files, OCR text
- Lightweight Lookup — Metadata-only mode for fast queries
- Server Info — Storage location and hosting details
Frequently asked questions about the Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server
How do I get the identifier for an item?
The identifier is the unique string in the item's URL. For example, from https://archive.org/details/big_buck_bunny, the identifier is "big_buck_bunny". You can also get identifiers from search results using the ia-search-mcp server.
What file formats are typically available?
It depends on the item type. Texts often have PDF, EPUB, MOBI, plain text, and Daisy formats. Movies have MP4, OGV, and archival formats. Audio has MP3, OGG, and FLAC. The get_files tool shows all available formats for each item.
Can I see who reviewed an item?
Yes! Use the get_reviews tool. It returns the reviewer's username, star rating (1-5), review text, and review date. Not all items have reviews — community-contributed items tend to have more user feedback.
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