Checks the archival status and availability of URLs within the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine.
The wayback-check skill enables Claude to verify if a specific URL has been preserved by the Internet Archive, providing direct access to historical snapshots. It allows users to query the Wayback Machine Availability API, search for snapshots closest to specific dates, and retrieve raw content without the standard archival toolbar. This tool is essential for developers and researchers needing to validate broken links, recover historical data, or audit website changes over time directly from the command line.
Key Features
01Verify URL archival status and retrieve snapshot metadata
02Access raw archived content by stripping the Wayback toolbar
03Find snapshots closest to specific dates using timestamp filtering
04Local 24-hour caching for improved performance and API efficiency
05Support for specialized URL modifiers for images, JS, and CSS content
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Use Cases
01Retrieving the source code or content of a website from a specific historical date
02Programmatically checking archival coverage for a list of documentation URLs
03Verifying if a broken or 404 link has a preserved version available for recovery
