Internet Archive Metadata MCP Server
Get detailed metadata, files, reviews, and stats for any Internet Archive item.
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Built-in capabilities (10)
get_collections
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
get_derivatives
). These are derived from the original uploads. Use this to see what processed formats are available. Get auto-generated derivative files for an item
get_files
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
get_history
Use this to track changes to an item over time. Get modification history of an Internet Archive item
get_metadata
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
get_metadata_only
Lighter response for quick lookups. Use this when you only need basic item information. Get only the metadata fields without files or reviews
get_parents
Use this to understand the broader categorization structure. Get parent collections of an Internet Archive item
get_reviews
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
get_server_info
Useful for understanding where files are hosted. Use this for technical diagnostics. Get server and storage information for an item
get_stats
Shows how popular the item is. Use this to measure item popularity. Get access statistics for an Internet Archive item
What this connector 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
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