firecrawl

Search, scrape, and map web content using the Firecrawl CLI.

278|26|Updated Jan 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ninehills/skills --skill firecrawl-ninehills
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: firecrawl
Source: https://github.com/ninehills/skills/tree/main/skills/firecrawl
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ninehills/skills --skill firecrawl-ninehills

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Firecrawl centralizes web data gathering into a single, fast, reliable CLI, providing LLm-optimized output and seamless handling of web, image, and news content.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Unified web operations: search, scrape, map, and extract data from any URL.
  • LLm-friendly outputs: markdown-friendly results tailored for context windows.
  • Use cases: research, competitive monitoring, fact-checking, and real-time information gathering.

Quick Start

Ask Firecrawl to fetch results for a query and save them to a local file using the search command.

Frequently Asked Questions about firecrawl

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I extract structured data from web pages using a CLI?

You can extract structured data from web pages using the Firecrawl CLI, which centralizes scraping and mapping tasks into a single command-line interface for fast, reliable data gathering.

Can I save web scraping results to a local file?

Yes, you can save web scraping results to a local file by applying the -o and --format options in the Firecrawl CLI to output markdown-friendly results tailored for context windows.

Does Firecrawl support parallel scraping for real-time research?

Yes, Firecrawl supports parallel scraping for real-time research and monitoring workflows, enabling you to gather information across web, news, and images simultaneously.

What is the best way to crawl websites for LLM-optimized markdown?

The best way to crawl websites for LLM-optimized markdown is using Firecrawl, which provides markdown-friendly outputs tailored for context windows to support research and fact-checking.

How do I check authentication status before scraping a URL?

You can check authentication status before scraping a URL by running Firecrawl's built-in authentication status checks, ensuring reliable access to web, image, and news content.

Can I search and map web content without writing code?

Yes, you can search and map web content without writing code by using Firecrawl CLI commands, which cover search, scrape, and map tasks for investigative workflows across any URL.