Internet Archive CLI
Official Python client and CLI for downloading, querying metadata, and researching Archive.org.
Tool Overview
The `internetarchive` Python library and `ia` command-line tool provide official programmatic access to the millions of open-access public books, academic texts, historical scans, and metadata records housed in the Internet Archive digital library.
Key Capabilities & Features
Package Manager & CLI Installation
Install and update Internet Archive CLI using your preferred operating system package manager or container runtime:
Verified Official Release Downloads
v5.12.1All binaries are sourced directly from the official developer release assets without re-packaging or modifications.
Client-Side SHA-256 Binary Integrity Verifier
100% Client-Side. Verified locally in your browser using the Web Crypto API. No files are uploaded.
Computes SHA-256 hash in real-time to guarantee file authenticity against developer releases.
Downloads link directly to the official GitHub releases hosted by jjjake/internetarchive. Files are checked for authentic digital developer signatures and verified against open-source repository tags.
Latest Release Changelog (v5.12.1)
Specifications & Compatibility
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