Web Archive Scraper
Search the Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) for archived snapshots of websites.
npx goose-skills installDescription
Search the Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) for archived snapshots of websites. Fetch cached page content to find customer lists, testimonials, partner directories, and other information from sites that have changed or shut down.
What this skill does
- 1Queries the Wayback Machine CDX API to find all archived snapshots of a URL, with date range and match-type filtering.
- 2Fetches the raw HTML of archived pages and strips tags to produce readable text output.
- 3Supports prefix and domain-level search to discover all cached pages under a site.
- 4Exports results as JSON, CSV, or summary — no API key required, free to run.
When to use
- A competitor's customer page or partner directory was removed and you want to recover the old list.
- You want to track how a competitor's messaging or pricing changed over time using historical snapshots.
- You need to find testimonials or case studies from a site that has since been redesigned or shut down.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Web Archive Scraper?
Web Archive Scraper is a Claude Code skill for sourcing by GooseWorks AI. Search the Wayback Machine (Internet Archive) for archived snapshots of websites.
When should I use Web Archive Scraper?
A competitor's customer page or partner directory was removed and you want to recover the old list. You want to track how a competitor's messaging or pricing changed over time using historical snapshots.
How do I install Web Archive Scraper?
Run the install command (npx goose-skills install). Once the skill is in place, Claude Code loads it automatically whenever a task matches what it does.
Is Web Archive Scraper free to use?
The author distributes it as MIT, but the repository has no LICENSE file. The source is public on GitHub (gooseworks-ai/goose-skills).