How do I view the raw HTML without the Wayback toolbar?

The skill provides raw content URLs by default using the 'id_' suffix, but you can toggle the toolbar on or off using the --no-raw option.

Is an API key required to use the wayback-list skill?

No, most Wayback Machine CDX queries are public and do not require authentication, though optional cookie-based auth is supported for restricted data.

Does this skill support screenshot previews?

Yes, by using the --with-screenshots flag, the skill cross-references the CDX data to identify which captures have associated visual screenshots available.

Can I filter snapshots by a specific year?

Yes, you can use the 'from' and 'to' parameters with partial dates like '2020' or '202205' to restrict results to a specific timeframe.

How does the caching system work?

CDX API responses are cached locally for one hour to improve performance. You can bypass the cache with --no-cache or manage it using the wayback-cache utility.

Wayback Machine Explorer

Name: Wayback Machine Explorer
Author: Mearman

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Lists and manages archived snapshots from the Wayback Machine to track website history and recover lost content.

About

The Wayback Machine Explorer skill enables Claude to interact directly with the Internet Archive's CDX API to browse, filter, and retrieve historical snapshots of any URL. It provides granular control over search results, allowing users to filter by status codes, file types, and specific date ranges while offering the ability to cross-reference captures with visual screenshots. This skill is essential for developers and researchers who need to audit historical site changes, recover deleted documentation, or investigate the evolution of web assets over time.

Key Features

2 GitHub stars
Retrieve comprehensive archive history via the Wayback Machine CDX API
Efficient local caching system with automatic expiration and management
Toggle between raw content views and the standard Wayback toolbar
Advanced filtering by date range, HTTP status code, and MIME type
Cross-reference snapshots with available visual screenshots (📷)

Use Cases

Debugging current site issues by comparing live pages with known-good historical snapshots
Recovering historical versions of documentation or code that is no longer live on the web
Auditing changes to a website's content or structure over a specific multi-year period

About

Key Features

2 GitHub stars
Retrieve comprehensive archive history via the Wayback Machine CDX API
Efficient local caching system with automatic expiration and management
Toggle between raw content views and the standard Wayback toolbar
Advanced filtering by date range, HTTP status code, and MIME type
Cross-reference snapshots with available visual screenshots (📷)

Use Cases

Debugging current site issues by comparing live pages with known-good historical snapshots
Recovering historical versions of documentation or code that is no longer live on the web
Auditing changes to a website's content or structure over a specific multi-year period