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Connect Internet Archive Metadata to ChatGPT and Claude

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull deep archival data directly into your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Internet Archive Metadata.

  1. 01

    Get parents

    This capability retrieves the parent collections for a specific item. Use it to see how an item fits into the broader archive hierarchy.

  2. 02

    Get server info

    This capability provides technical details about where an item is hosted. It is useful for diagnosing storage or hosting specifics.

  3. 03

    Get derivatives

    This capability fetches auto-generated files like thumbnails or OCR text. Use it to find processed versions of an original upload.

  4. 04

    Get files

    This capability lists all downloadable files for an item. It shows you exactly which formats and sizes are available for download.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Internet Archive Metadata.

  1. 05

    Get history

    This capability tracks changes made to an item. Use it to see the modification history of an archived object.

  2. 06

    Get metadata

    This capability pulls a complete set of item details. It includes titles, creators, dates, descriptions, reviews, and statistics.

  3. 07

    Get metadata only

    This capability provides a fast, lightweight response. Use it when you only need basic item info without the extra file or review data.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Internet Archive Metadata.

  1. 08

    Get reviews

    This capability retrieves community feedback. It returns star ratings and the text of user reviews for an item.

  2. 09

    Get collections

    This capability identifies which collections an item belongs to. Use it to understand how an item is categorized.

  3. 10

    Get stats

    This capability pulls access statistics. Use it to check how many times an item has been viewed or downloaded.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Automated Research

Your agent can scan an identifier to build a detailed profile of a historical document.

02

Media Auditing

Check which video or audio formats are available for a specific archival entry.

03

Trend Monitoring

Use access statistics to see which items in a collection are gaining traction.

04

Content Organization

Map out how items are nested within different collections and parent groups.

Automate a task

Put Internet Archive Metadata to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Internet Archive Metadata works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Internet Archive Metadata to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

975ms average. Fast in production.

Internet Archive Metadata is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1137ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
804ms
Slowest day
1137ms
14-day trend
Slowing+25%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Internet Archive Metadata, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Internet Archive Metadata. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Internet Archive Metadata Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g2DPM5mFBk8GGzj6mnIa4BLp6pdztmnUduZeaSbN/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Internet Archive Metadata capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "internet-archive-metadata-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g2DPM5mFBk8GGzj6mnIa4BLp6pdztmnUduZeaSbN/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Internet Archive Metadata in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Internet Archive Metadata owners hand off.

This MCP is built for anyone needing to programmatically interact with the Internet Archive's vast datasets.

  • 01

    Digital Archivists

    They hand off the task of gathering item metadata and file lists to their AI.

  • 02

    Researchers

    They use the AI to quickly find specific historical documents or media files.

  • 03

    Data Analysts

    They use the AI to pull usage statistics and item history for trend analysis.

FAQ

Questions Internet Archive Metadata owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I find the identifier for an item?

    The identifier is the unique string found in the Internet Archive URL, such as 'big_buck_bunny' in archive.org/details/big_buck_bunny.

  • 02

    Do I need to provide my own API keys?

    No, Vinkius hosts the MCP and manages the necessary connections for you.

  • 03

    Can the AI tell me what file formats are available?

    Yes, the get_files capability provides a list of all downloadable formats like PDF, EPUB, and MP4.

  • 04

    Is there a way to get just the basic info quickly?

    Yes, you can use the get_metadata_only capability for a lightweight response that excludes files and reviews.

  • 05

    Can I see what users thought of an item?

    Yes, the get_reviews capability allows your agent to retrieve star ratings and written reviews from the community.

  • 06

    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.

  • 07

    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 capability shows all available formats for each item.

  • 08

    Can I see who reviewed an item?

    Yes! Use the get_reviews capability. 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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