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User:DVRTed/ArchiveBuster

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ArchiveBuster
ArchiveBuster userscript running on the Afghanistan article
DescriptionA userscript to remove and replace archive.today archive links interactively.
AuthorDVRTed
First releasedFebruary 24, 2026; 6 days ago (2026-02-24)
SourceUser:DVRTed/ArchiveBuster.js

ArchiveBuster is a userscript that lets you interactively manage (remove/replace) archive.today archive URLs from citations.

Why

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Installation

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Automatic

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Note: If there's no 'Install' button, make sure you have the script installer enabled in your preferences: Preferences → Gadgets → Advanced → Tick Install scripts without having to manually edit JavaScript files (documentation)

Manual

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  1. Place {{subst:iusc|User:DVRTed/ArchiveBuster.js}} on your common.js file.


Using the script

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  1. Find an article that uses archive.today for archive URL (see Wikipedia:archive.today guidance § Find an article containing one of these);
  2. Go to edit the article in source editing mode;
  3. Go to the toolbar: Tools/More → Manage archive.today links.

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Fun facts

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