• FILE LIST
  • SIZE DATA
  • DERIVATIVES
  • HUMAN

How to audit available file formats with your AI

Connect the Internet Archive Metadata MCP to your AI client. Once connected, your agent can pull specific file details for any archived object.

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Short answer

How can I see all file types and sizes for an archive item?

Your AI uses the Internet Archive Metadata MCP to pull a complete list of files and their derivatives for a specific identifier. You'll get a breakdown of file extensions, sizes, and available formats.

The results

What you get from the audit

The AI organizes the metadata into these specific outputs.

FILE LIST

Complete file inventory

The AI identifies every unique file associated with the object. You get a clean list of extensions and filenames.

SIZE DATA

Storage and scale info

The agent pulls the exact size for each file. This helps you judge bandwidth or storage needs before downloading.

DERIVATIVES

Alternative formats

The AI finds secondary versions like thumbnails or compressed copies. You'll see what else is available beyond the primary file.

HUMAN

Manual verification

You decide which specific files are worth downloading. The AI provides the data, but you make the final selection.

The workflow

What your AI does when the identifier arrives.

The AI handles the heavy lifting of querying the archive's metadata.

  1. Fetch file list

    The agent queries the archive to find all files linked to your target object.

    get_files

  2. Identify derivatives

    The AI looks for secondary versions or processed copies of the original files.

    get_derivatives

  3. Calculate totals

    The agent aggregates the file sizes and counts to give you a summary of the object's footprint.

    get_files

  4. Format report

    The AI presents the file types and sizes in a readable list or table for your review.

    get_derivatives

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to begin your audit.

Starting points

Swap the bracketed text for the actual Internet Archive identifier you want to check.

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"
    }
  }
}
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  • List all downloadable files for item [identifier].

  • What are the different file sizes available for [identifier]?

  • Find all image derivatives for the object [identifier].

  • Show me a table of all file types and their sizes for [identifier].

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Start here

Connect Internet Archive Metadata once, then ask.

One click connects the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted and the setup is handled on our end.

Connect Internet Archive Metadata to your AI

FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI download the files for me?

    No. The AI can only read the metadata and list what is available. You must download the files through your browser or a download manager.

  • 02

    Can the AI change the file names in the archive?

    No. This MCP is read-only. It can only retrieve existing information from the Internet Archive.

  • 03

    Does it work for any Internet Archive item?

    Yes, as long as the item has public metadata available via the archive's API.

  • 04

    Can the AI tell me the resolution of a video file?

    It can if that specific metadata is included in the file's derivative information.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete any files?

    No. The tools only allow for fetching and reading data.

  • More questions about Internet Archive Metadata? The Connector page answers them. See everything the Internet Archive Metadata Connector can do

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