Internet Archive MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install Internet Archive in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http internet-archive https://internet-archive.caseyjhand.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "internet-archive": {
      "url": "https://internet-archive.caseyjhand.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add internet-archive -- npx -y @cyanheads/internet-archive-mcp-server

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "internet-archive": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cyanheads/internet-archive-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the Internet Archive MCP server do?

Search the Wayback Machine and IA library (40M+ items), fetch snapshots, item metadata, and text.

Is the Internet Archive MCP server free?

Yes, most likely. Open source and no paid account or API key is mentioned in the listing. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does Internet Archive run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add Internet Archive to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http internet-archive https://internet-archive.caseyjhand.com/mcp

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