How do I install the wayback machine mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `WAYBACK_ACCESS_KEY`, `WAYBACK_SECRET_KEY`, `MCP_AUTH_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Wayback Machine MCP Server

MCP server and CLI tool for interacting with the Wayback Machine without API keys

Local serverstdioPython

What is the Wayback Machine MCP Server?

MCP server and CLI tool for interacting with the Wayback Machine without API keys

What the server does

Optional credentials (anonymous access works, but authenticated requests get higher SPN2 rate limits):

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

Tool	What it does
save_url
get_archived_url
search_archives
check_archive_status	Check archival statistics for a URL — capture counts, yearly breakdowns, and first/last capture dates.
list_screenshots
compare_snapshots	Compare two archived snapshots of a URL. Fetches the raw content of both and provides a visual diff URL.
clear_cache	Clear all cached API responses. Use when fresh data is needed or after saving a new URL.

How to install the Wayback Machine MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wayback-machine": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-wayback-machine"],
      "env": {
        "WAYBACK_ACCESS_KEY": "your-value",
        "WAYBACK_SECRET_KEY": "your-value",
        "MCP_AUTH_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Variable	Description	Required
WAYBACK_ACCESS_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
WAYBACK_SECRET_KEY	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes
MCP_AUTH_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Wayback Machine to save url.”
“Use Wayback Machine to get archived url.”
“Use Wayback Machine to search archives.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server and CLI tool for interacting with the Wayback Machine without API keys Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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