How do I connect MCP Wayback Machine MCP Server to Claude?

The listing records `claude mcp add wayback-machine -- npx -y mcp-wayback-machine` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.

Is MCP Wayback Machine MCP Server free?

MCPVault has not verified a licence for this server. Check the upstream terms and pricing before use; connected APIs may require a paid account.

What can MCP Wayback Machine MCP Server do?

MCP Wayback Machine MCP Server documents 7 tools to the agent, including check_archive_status, clear_cache, compare_snapshots. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.

MCP Wayback Machine

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by Mearman

MCP server and CLI tool for interacting with the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine

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$claude mcp add wayback-machine -- npx -y mcp-wayback-machine

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Project instructions

archivalcliinternet-archivemcpmcp-servermodel-context-protocolwayback-machineweb-archive

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Documented tools (7)

From project documentation. A server handshake does not verify each tool’s description or behavior.

check_archive_status

Check archival statistics for a URL — capture counts, yearly breakdowns, and first/last capture dates.

clear_cache

Clear all cached API responses. Use when fresh data is needed or after saving a new URL.

compare_snapshots

Compare two archived snapshots of a URL. Fetches the raw content of both and provides a visual diff URL.

get_archived_url

Retrieve an archived snapshot's content and metadata.

list_screenshots

List available screenshots for a URL.

save_url

Archive a URL to the Wayback Machine using the SPN2 API.

search_archives

Search the CDX API for archived versions of a URL.

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FAQ

Questions about MCP Wayback Machine MCP Server

How do I connect MCP Wayback Machine MCP Server to Claude?: The listing records `claude mcp add wayback-machine -- npx -y mcp-wayback-machine` as its setup step. Run it, then follow the repository's instructions for the client configuration; the listing names Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor as compatible clients.
Is MCP Wayback Machine MCP Server free?: MCPVault has not verified a licence for this server. Check the upstream terms and pricing before use; connected APIs may require a paid account.
What can MCP Wayback Machine MCP Server do?: MCP Wayback Machine MCP Server documents 7 tools to the agent, including check_archive_status, clear_cache, compare_snapshots. The descriptions above come from project documentation. A live handshake does not test individual tool behavior.