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Quick Install
Copy the config for your editor. Some servers may need additional setup — check the README.
Claude Desktop
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Add to claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"internet-archive-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cyanheads/internet-archive-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}📋 Copy
Run in terminal:
claude mcp add internet-archive-mcp npx -y cyanheads/internet-archive-mcp-server📋 Copy
Add to .cursor/mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"internet-archive-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"cyanheads/internet-archive-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}📋 Copy