Waybackurls MCP
Waybackurls MCP is a bridge that connects Waybackurls, a tool for retrieving historical URLs from the Wayback Machine, with the Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem.
Overview
Waybackurls MCP enables seamless integration of Waybackurls' capability to discover historical endpoints into MCP-compatible applications and AI-powered workflow systems. This bridge allows you to leverage the Internet Archive's Wayback Machine to find forgotten API paths, old endpoints, and potentially vulnerable URLs through a standardized protocol, making it easier to incorporate into automated security testing pipelines or AI assistant capabilities.
Features
- Integration with Waybackurls to fetch historical URLs from the Wayback Machine
- Option to include or exclude subdomains in the search
- Simple configuration and setup
- Easy integration with other MCP-compatible tools and systems
- Standardized input/output handling
Installation
Prerequisites
- Node.js (v16 or higher)
- Waybackurls installed on your system
Installation
Configuration
This server requires the path to the Waybackurls executable to be set via the WAYBACKURLS_PATH
environment variable.
Example:
Usage
Command Line
With Claude Desktop
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json
:
With Other MCP Clients
For other MCP clients, you can configure them to use this server with:
Running Waybackurls
Once configured, you can run Waybackurls through the MCP interface using the do-waybackurls
tool:
Parameters
Waybackurls MCP supports the following parameters:
target
: The domain to retrieve historical URLs for (required)noSub
: Boolean flag to control whether subdomains should be included (default: false)
Examples
Gather All Historical URLs
Gather Historical URLs for Main Domain Only
Process Results for Further Analysis
Integration with AI Assistants
Waybackurls MCP is designed to work seamlessly with AI assistants that support the Model Context Protocol, enabling natural language interactions for security testing and reconnaissance tasks.
Example conversation with an AI assistant:
Security Considerations
- This tool is intended for legitimate security research and testing
- Always obtain proper authorization before scanning websites
- Use responsibly and ethically
- The tool only retrieves information already publicly archived by the Internet Archive
Troubleshooting
If you encounter issues:
- Verify Waybackurls is properly installed and accessible
- Check the path to the Waybackurls executable in your configuration
- Ensure proper permissions are set for execution
- Review server logs for detailed error messages
- Some domains may have limited or no history in the Wayback Machine
Usage Tips
- Combine Waybackurls results with other reconnaissance tools for more comprehensive target information
- Filter results to focus on specific file types or directories of interest
- Look for patterns in historical URLs that might indicate abandoned features or testing endpoints
- Use the results to inform your security testing or bug bounty hunting
License
Apache-2.0
Acknowledgments
- Waybackurls Project: https://github.com/tomnomnom/waybackurls
- Internet Archive Wayback Machine: https://archive.org/web/
- Model Context Protocol: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol
local-only server
The server can only run on the client's local machine because it depends on local resources.
Tools
连接 Waybackurls 与模型上下文协议生态系统的桥梁,使 AI 助手能够从 Wayback Machine 获取历史 URL,以发现被遗忘的端点和潜在的易受攻击的 URL。
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