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Description
Since its inception in 2006, Internet Archive’s Archive-it has been instrumental in offering web archiving services to more than 800 organizations across 24 different countries, encompassing libraries, cultural and research institutions, community groups focused on social impact, and initiatives promoting education and open knowledge. Users of Archive-it have successfully archived over 40 billion records that originated online, accumulating vast amounts of data measured in petabytes. The service equips users with essential tools, training, and technical support to effectively capture and preserve dynamic web content, while also providing a platform that facilitates the sharing of collections, enhanced by various search, discovery, and access features. The materials collected through Archive-it are securely housed in data centers that are not-for-profit and are independently run by the Internet Archive, allowing users the option to download the archived content for their own preservation and sharing purposes. By collaborating with Archive-it, users and the Internet Archive are collectively advancing the mission of ensuring that diverse global collections remain accessible for future generations, fostering a culture of shared knowledge and historical preservation. Ultimately, this partnership highlights the importance of safeguarding digital heritage in an increasingly digital world.
Description
Warcat is a tool and library specifically designed for managing Web ARChive (WARC) files, enabling users to naively combine archives into a single file, extract contents, and perform a variety of commands such as listing available operations and the contents of the archive itself. Users can load an archive, write it back out, split it into individual records, and ensure data integrity by verifying digests and validating conformance to standards. Although the library may not yet be fully thread-safe, its primary aim is to provide a user-friendly and rapid experience akin to manipulating traditional archives like tar and zip. Warcat efficiently handles large, gzip-compressed files by allowing partial extraction as necessary, thus optimizing resource use. It is important to note that Warcat is distributed without any warranty, meaning users should exercise caution by backing up their data and thoroughly testing it prior to use. Each WARC file consists of multiple records joined together, with each record comprising named fields, a content block, and appropriate newline separators, while the content block itself can either be binary data or a structured combination of named fields followed by binary data. By understanding the structure and functionality of WARC files, users can effectively utilize Warcat to streamline their archival processes.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Python
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Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
Free
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
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iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
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Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Archive-It
Founded
1996
Country
United States
Website
www.archive-it.org/blog/learn-more/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Python Software Foundation
Country
United States
Website
pypi.org/project/Warcat/
Product Features
Archiving
Access Control
Data Deduplication
Document Management
Email Archiving
Multimedia Archiving
Retention Management
Storage Management
Version Control
Web Archiving
eDiscovery