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github-wayback-recovery

Retrieve archived GitHub content using Internet Archive CDX queries.

Updated Apr 28, 2026
Search Tags:#github#recovery#archive#forensics#osint#wayback#web-archive
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/roberttmadsen13-del/TOURney --skill github-wayback-recovery-roberttmadsen13-del
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: github-wayback-recovery
Source: https://github.com/roberttmadsen13-del/TOURney/tree/main/SKILLS/raptor-main/.claude/skills/oss-forensics/github-wayback-recovery
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/roberttmadsen13-del/TOURney --skill github-wayback-recovery-roberttmadsen13-del

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Recover deleted GitHub content from web archives to retrieve readmes, issues, PRs, wiki pages, and repository metadata that are no longer accessible on GitHub.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Use CDX API to discover archived URLs for repository content (readme, issues, PRs, wiki)
  • Retrieve archived snapshots to reconstruct historical state and metadata
  • Useful for incident response, digital forensics, and historical research of projects

Quick Start

Search the Wayback Machine for a repository and retrieve archived pages for README, issues, PRs, and wiki content.

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 content from the Wayback Machine?▼

To recover deleted GitHub content from the Wayback Machine, you query the CDX API to discover archived URLs for readmes, issues, PRs, and wiki pages, then retrieve the archived snapshots to reconstruct the repository's historical state.

Can I retrieve archived GitHub issues and pull requests from web archives?▼

Yes, you can retrieve archived GitHub issues and pull requests from web archives by applying CDX queries and URL patterns to locate and extract the specific historical repository pages that are no longer accessible.

What is the CDX API used for in GitHub web archive recovery?▼

The CDX API is used in GitHub web archive recovery to discover and index archived URLs for repository content, including readmes, wikis, and release notes, enabling the retrieval of deleted or inaccessible metadata from the Internet Archive.

Does web archive recovery work for digital forensics and incident response?▼

Web archive recovery works for digital forensics and incident response by retrieving historical GitHub snapshots of deleted repository content, allowing investigators to reconstruct project metadata and analyze the historical state of missing files.

What are the limitations of retrieving deleted repository metadata from the Internet Archive?▼

A limitation of retrieving deleted repository metadata from the Internet Archive is that recovery depends entirely on whether web archives exist for the specific GitHub URLs, meaning unarchived pages cannot be reconstructed.

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