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github-wayback-recovery

Recover deleted GitHub content from Wayback Machine and CDX API snapshots.

Updated Mar 13, 2026
Search Tags:#github#recovery#archive#forensics#osint#wayback
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/OracleOS --skill github-wayback-recovery-dawsonblock
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-wayback-recovery
Source: https://github.com/dawsonblock/OracleOS/tree/main/Interface/Web/raptor-main/.claude/skills/oss-forensics/github-wayback-recovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dawsonblock/OracleOS --skill github-wayback-recovery-dawsonblock

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Deleted or inaccessible GitHub content can hinder investigations and historical analysis; this skill locates archived content from the Wayback Machine and CDX API to recover README files, issues, PRs, wiki pages, and repository metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Recover archived GitHub README files, issues, PRs, wiki pages, and repository metadata from Wayback/Archive.org.
  • Use CDX API to discover archived URLs and timestamped snapshots for forensic reconstruction.
  • Apply archival recovery to historical research, incident response, and compliance investigations.

Quick Start

Recover the closest available archived snapshot for a target GitHub URL using Wayback/CDX queries.

Frequently Asked Questions about github-wayback-recovery

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I recover deleted GitHub repositories or issues?▼

To recover deleted GitHub content, this skill queries the Wayback Machine and CDX API for archived snapshots. It locates historical README files, issues, PRs, and wiki pages using URL patterns and timestamped indices for recovery.

Can I retrieve archived GitHub wiki pages and repository metadata?▼

Yes, archived GitHub wiki pages and repository metadata can be retrieved. The skill uses CDX API queries to discover archived URLs and retrieves timestamped snapshots to reconstruct historical content for forensic analysis.

How does the Wayback Machine CDX API work for GitHub forensics?▼

The CDX API works for GitHub forensics by indexing archived URLs and timestamped snapshots. The skill queries these indices to locate available snapshots, retrieves the content, and presents recovered artifacts for user inspection.

What is the best way to find inaccessible GitHub PRs from web archives?▼

The best way to find inaccessible GitHub PRs from web archives is applying URL pattern checks against the Wayback Machine. The skill verifies availability, queries CDX for relevant URLs, and retrieves the closest available snapshot.

Do I need any special setup to use the Wayback recovery workflow?▼

No special setup is needed to use the Wayback recovery workflow beyond providing the target GitHub URL. The skill handles availability checks, CDX API queries, and snapshot retrieval internally without external dependencies.

Are there limitations to recovering deleted GitHub content from archives?▼

A limitation of recovering deleted GitHub content is dependency on whether the Wayback Machine actually crawled and archived the specific URL. If no snapshot exists in the CDX index, the historical content cannot be recovered.

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