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Internet Archive Connector for AI agents.

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Access 40 million books, films, and historical web snapshots directly.

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Why people use Internet Archive

Internet Archive for Historical Research & Fact-Checking

This Connector puts the entire archive into a single chat. You can ask your agent to find specific newsreels from the 1950s or check if a website was modified last year, getting the results in seconds.

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You get instant, conversational access to the world's largest digital library without managing API keys.

Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.

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  1. Real-world use case 01

    Finding public domain assets

    A content creator is looking for public domain films from the 1940s for a new project.

  2. Real-world use case 02

    Verifying website changes

    A journalist needs to see how a specific company's landing page looked three years ago to verify a past claim.

  3. Real-world use case 03

    Academic research

    A student is writing a thesis and needs a complete bibliography of a specific author.

Complete set · 10capabilities

The complete Internet Archive capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Internet Archive.

Capability set01 / 03

01—04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Internet Archive.

  1. 01 Capability

    Search by collection

    Browse specific curated sets like the NASA collection or Project Gutenberg. This lets you dive into organized groups of related items.

  2. 02 Capability

    Search by creator

    Find every work associated with a specific author, director, or organization. Use this to see the full catalog of a specific person's work.

  3. 03 Capability

    Search by date range

    Find content from specific eras by combining a query with year filters. This helps you isolate items from a specific decade or time period.

  4. 04 Capability

    Search by mediatype

    Filter results to show only books, movies, audio, software, images, or datasets. Use this when you want to narrow your search to a specific format.

Capability set02 / 03

05—07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Internet Archive.

  1. 05 Capability

    Get item files

    See all available download formats and file sizes for a specific archive item. This helps you know what files are ready for you to grab.

  2. 06 Capability

    Get item metadata

    Get the full title, creator, description, and license details for a specific item. This is useful for getting accurate citations and item details.

  3. 07 Capability

    Get item reviews

    Read community ratings and feedback to judge the quality of an archived item. Use this to see what other people thought of the content.

Capability set03 / 03

08—10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through Internet Archive.

  1. 08 Capability

    Get views stats

    Check the popularity and geographic reach of a specific archived piece of content. This helps you see how much attention an item has received.

  2. 09 Capability

    Search

    Run broad queries across the entire archive using complex syntax like AND, OR, and NOT. This is the primary way to find items across all media types.

  3. 10 Capability

    Wayback availability

    Check if a specific URL has a snapshot and get the most recent timestamp. Use this to see if a page has been preserved in the past.

Set up in minutes

One URL. Then ask Internet Archive to work.

Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Internet Archive from the conversation.

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  1. Step 01

    Open Connectors

    In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.

  2. Step 02

    Add the URL

    Choose Add custom connector, name it Internet Archive, and paste the URL above.

  3. Step 03

    Turn it on in chat

    Select +, open Connectors, and enable Internet Archive for the conversation.

Where the request belongs

Work Internet Archive can move forward.

Built around the request

This is for researchers, journalists, and content creators who need to dig up historical data, verify website changes, or find public domain assets without manual searching.

01

Historian

Verifying specific newsreels or government films from a specific decade to build a timeline.

02

Journalist

Using the Wayback Machine to see how a company's landing page changed over several years.

03

Content Creator

Finding public domain music or vintage films for a new creative project.

04

Software Developer

Locating abandoned software or historical computing materials for preservation.

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Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.

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Internet Archive Search logo
01 12 capabilities

Internet Archive Search

Search 40M+ books, videos, audio, software across the Internet Archive.

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Internet Archive Metadata logo
02 10 capabilities

Internet Archive Metadata

Get detailed metadata, files, reviews, and stats for any Internet Archive item.

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Internet Archive Wayback logo
03 10 capabilities

Internet Archive Wayback

Check URL archival status, explore capture history, and analyze Wayback Machine data.

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04 32 capabilities

Linkwarden

Manage your bookmarks and web archives with Linkwarden. organize collections, preserve pages, and manage links directly from your AI agent.

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Project Gutenberg logo
05 3 capabilities

Project Gutenberg

Universal public domain library. search and retrieve thousands of free books via AI.

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06 12 capabilities

Pocket

Save articles, videos, and web pages to read later with a personal content library that syncs across all your devices.

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Before you connect

Questions about Internet Archive.

The practical details behind the request, access and result.

Can I use the Internet Archive MCP to find old books?

Yes, you can search 40 million+ items including books, movies, and audio files directly through your AI client.

Does the Internet Archive MCP require an API key?

No, this Connector uses the public archive, so you don't need to sign up for anything or manage keys.

Can I use this to check old website versions?

Yes, the Connector includes a capability to find snapshots from the Wayback Machine for any URL you provide.

Is the Internet Archive MCP good for finding public domain content?

It's perfect for that. You can filter by media type and date to find safe assets for your projects.

Can I see the file formats for archived items?

Yes, the Connector can pull a full list of available formats like PDF, MP4, and MP3 for any specific item.

How does the Internet Archive MCP handle complex searches?

It supports advanced syntax like AND, OR, and NOT, plus field-specific searches like subject:world war 2.

Is any authentication required to use the Internet Archive API?

No! All search, metadata, and Wayback Machine features are completely free and public. no API key or account needed. You can search 40M+ items, get item details, and check archived URLs immediately. Authentication is only required if you want to upload content (which this Connector doesn't support).

How do I find and download files from an archived item?

First, use search to find items matching your query and note the identifier (e.g., "big_buck_bunny"). Then use get_item_files to see all available files with their formats (PDF, MP4, MP3, etc.). Files can be downloaded directly from: https://archive.org/download/{identifier}/{filename}. Many items offer multiple formats for the same content.

How can I use the Wayback Machine to find archived websites snapshots?

Use the wayback_availability capability with any full URL (e.g., "https://example.com"). It returns the closest archived snapshot with its timestamp. The archived page can be viewed at: https://web.archive.org/web/{timestamp}/{original_url}. Note: Not all URLs are archived. the Wayback Machine selectively crawls and saves web pages.

What collections are available in the Internet Archive?

Major collections include: Prelinger Archives (ephemeral films), Project Gutenberg (free ebooks), NASA (space images and videos), TV News Archive, FedFlix (government films), Open Source Movies, Netlabels (independent music), Software Library (classic games and apps), American Libraries, Biodiversity Heritage Library, and thousands of community collections. Use search_by_collection to explore any collection.

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