Internet Archive Metadata Connector for AI agents.
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Why people use Internet Archive Metadata
Internet Archive Metadata for Historical Record Research
This Connector lets your agent do that work for you. Just give it the identifier, and it pulls the stats, files, and reviews into a clean summary. You get a structured overview of the archive item in seconds without ever opening a browser tab.
What Vinkius changes
You get organized data from the Internet Archive without ever leaving your chat window.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Finding high-quality media versions
A historian needs to find all MP4 versions of a specific documentary.
- Real-world use case 02
Verifying archive updates
A librarian wants to know if a collection has been updated.
- Real-world use case 03
Measuring content reach
A researcher needs to see if a book is popular.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete Internet Archive Metadata capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Internet Archive Metadata.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Internet Archive Metadata.
- 01 Capability
Get metadata only
Grab basic info quickly without the extra file or review data. This is the best way to get a fast lookup for simple queries.
- 02 Capability
Get parents
See the higher-level categories for better context. This helps you understand the broader categorization structure of an item.
- 03 Capability
Get reviews
Fetch user ratings and text reviews from the community. See what other people are saying about the archived content.
- 04 Capability
Get server info
Check the hosting location and storage details for a specific item. This is useful for technical diagnostics and location tracking.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Internet Archive Metadata.
- 05 Capability
Get collections
Find out which specific categories an item belongs to. This helps you understand how the archive organizes its content.
- 06 Capability
Get derivatives
See auto-generated files like thumbnails or OCR text. This shows you what processed versions of the original upload are available.
- 07 Capability
Get files
Get a full list of downloadable files and their sizes. You can quickly see which formats are available for an item.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through Internet Archive Metadata.
- 08 Capability
Get metadata
Pull all primary details like title, creator, and subjects. This provides a complete overview of the item's information.
- 09 Capability
Get history
View the timeline of changes made to an archived item. Use this to track how the content or metadata has evolved.
- 10 Capability
Get stats
See how many people have downloaded or viewed the item. Use this to measure the popularity and reach of specific content.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Internet Archive Metadata to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Internet Archive Metadata from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g2DPM5mFBk8GGzj6mnIa4BLp6pdztmnUduZeaSbN/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Internet Archive Metadata, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Internet Archive Metadata for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g2DPM5mFBk8GGzj6mnIa4BLp6pdztmnUduZeaSbN/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Internet Archive Metadata URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Internet Archive Metadata in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"internet-archive-metadata": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g2DPM5mFBk8GGzj6mnIa4BLp6pdztmnUduZeaSbN/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Internet Archive Metadata
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Internet Archive Metadata, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"internet-archive-metadata": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g2DPM5mFBk8GGzj6mnIa4BLp6pdztmnUduZeaSbN/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Internet Archive Metadata
Ask Copilot: "Using Internet Archive Metadata, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"internet-archive-metadata": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g2DPM5mFBk8GGzj6mnIa4BLp6pdztmnUduZeaSbN/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Internet Archive Metadata
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Internet Archive Metadata, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"internet-archive-metadata": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g2DPM5mFBk8GGzj6mnIa4BLp6pdztmnUduZeaSbN/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Internet Archive Metadata
Ask Cline: "Using Internet Archive Metadata, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add internet-archive-metadata --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_g2DPM5mFBk8GGzj6mnIa4BLp6pdztmnUduZeaSbN/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Internet Archive Metadata
Ask Claude: "Using Internet Archive Metadata, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Internet Archive Metadata can move forward.
This is for the researcher who needs to cross-reference thousands of records or the librarian managing a massive digital collection.
Digital Archivist
Checking modification history and file types to maintain record integrity.
Academic Researcher
Extracting stats and metadata for large-scale historical analysis.
Content Curator
Identifying derivative files and collection memberships for media projects.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
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Internet Archive Search
Search 40M+ books, videos, audio, software across the Internet Archive.
Library of Congress
Search and retrieve millions of historical items, maps, photos, and manuscripts from the world's largest library.
Open Library
Manage your book discovery. audit library records, authors, and subjects via AI.
OverDrive Library API
Search library collections. audit books, formats, and media via AI.
Google Books
Search the world's most comprehensive index of full-text books, manage personal bookshelves, and retrieve detailed literary metadata.
Bring your own AI
Change the model, client or framework. Keep Internet Archive Metadata connected.
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Vercel AI SDK
Before you connect
Questions about Internet Archive Metadata.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can Internet Archive Metadata help me find specific files?
Yes, it lists every downloadable file, its format, and its size so you know exactly what's available for an item.
How do I get stats for an item?
You can see how popular an item is by pulling its download and view counts directly through the agent.
Can I see reviews for an archive item?
Yes, it pulls community ratings and review text so you can see what other people think of the archived content.
Does this capability help with library science?
It's great for librarians who need to see parent collections and modification histories for better organization.
Can I see how an item has changed over time?
Yes, you can track modifications to see when and how an archive entry was updated.
How do I find which collections an item belongs to?
The agent can automatically pull a list of every collection associated with a specific archive identifier.
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 capability shows all available formats for each item.
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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