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What is the Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server?
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
Built-in capabilities (10)
Items 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
Why Windsurf?
Windsurf's Cascade agent chains multiple Internet Archive Metadata tool calls autonomously. query data, analyze results, and generate code in a single agentic session. Paste Vinkius Edge URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available. Real-time tool feedback appears inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor.
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Windsurf's Cascade agent autonomously chains multiple tool calls in sequence, solving complex multi-step tasks without manual intervention
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Purpose-built for agentic workflows. Cascade understands context across your entire codebase and integrates MCP tools natively
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JSON-based configuration means zero code changes: paste a URL, reload, and all 10 tools are immediately available
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Real-time tool feedback is displayed inline, so you see API responses directly in your editor without switching contexts
Internet Archive Metadata in Windsurf
Why run Internet Archive Metadata with Vinkius?
The Internet Archive Metadata connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
Over 4,000 integrations ready for AI agents
Explore a vast library of pre-built integrations, optimized and ready to deploy.
Connect securely in under 30 seconds
Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect Internet Archive Metadata using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
Internet Archive Metadata and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect Internet Archive Metadata to Windsurf through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
|---|---|---|
| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
Internet Archive Metadata for Windsurf
Every request between Windsurf and Internet Archive Metadata is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How does Windsurf discover MCP tools?
Windsurf reads the mcp_config.json file on startup and connects to each configured server via Streamable HTTP. Tools are listed in the MCP panel and available to Cascade automatically.
Can Cascade chain multiple MCP tool calls?
Yes. Cascade is an agentic system. it can plan and execute multi-step workflows, calling several tools in sequence to accomplish complex tasks without manual prompting between steps.
Does Windsurf support multiple MCP servers?
Yes. Add as many servers as needed in mcp_config.json. Each server's tools appear in the MCP panel and Cascade can use tools from different servers in a single flow.
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