firecrawl

Search the web, scrape pages, and extract structured data via CLI.

1|Updated Feb 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/peteknowsai/swain-agents --skill firecrawl-peteknowsai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: firecrawl
Source: https://github.com/peteknowsai/swain-agents/tree/main/sprite/skills/firecrawl
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/peteknowsai/swain-agents --skill firecrawl-peteknowsai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Firecrawl CLI provides fast, real-time information gathering from the web through search, scraping, crawling, and AI-powered data extraction, enabling teams to replace manual research with repeatable workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Web Search: quickly locate relevant sources across news, blogs, and data portals.
  • Page Scraping: extract content and metadata from web pages with configurable depth.
  • AI-Assisted Research: synthesize findings and generate structured insights from multiple sources.
  • Browser: handle JavaScript-heavy pages and interactive content.
  • Common Use Cases: monitor weather or marine conditions, track local events, gather business intel, and compare pricing.

Quick Start

Run firecrawl search 'topic' to locate top sources and immediately scrape the best results to extract data.

Frequently Asked Questions about firecrawl

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I scrape web pages and extract structured data for real-time research?

To scrape web pages and extract structured data, you can use command line interface workflows to search topics, scrape pages, and synthesize findings into structured insights for real-time decision-making.

Can I extract content from JavaScript-heavy pages using web scraping?

Yes, web scraping can handle JavaScript-heavy pages and interactive content using a dedicated browser workflow, allowing you to extract data from dynamic web elements that standard scraping might miss.

Do I need an API key to automate web search and data extraction?

Yes, you need to configure a specific API key for authentication to automate web search and data extraction workflows, ensuring secure access to real-time information gathering capabilities.

What's the best way to gather business intelligence and track pricing from multiple sources?

The best way to gather business intelligence and track pricing is to run automated web search queries to locate relevant sources, then scrape those pages to extract and compare structured data.

How does AI-assisted research synthesize findings from scraped web pages?

AI-assisted research synthesizes findings by using artificial intelligence to process content and metadata extracted from multiple scraped web pages, generating structured insights for timely decision-making.

Are there limitations when using web scraping for monitoring weather or marine conditions?

Web scraping for monitoring weather or marine conditions depends on the accessibility of data portals and web pages; JavaScript-heavy or interactive sites require the browser workflow for successful data extraction.