Overview
what is Firecrawl MCP Server?
Firecrawl MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server implementation that integrates with Firecrawl for advanced web scraping capabilities.
how to use Firecrawl MCP Server?
To use Firecrawl MCP Server, you can run it using npx with your FireCrawl API key or install it manually via npm. Configuration is required for cloud API usage and can be set through environment variables.
key features of Firecrawl MCP Server?
- Scrape, crawl, search, extract, and batch scrape support
- Web scraping with JavaScript rendering
- URL discovery and crawling
- Automatic retries with exponential backoff
- Efficient batch processing with built-in rate limiting
- Comprehensive logging system
use cases of Firecrawl MCP Server?
- Scraping content from websites for data analysis.
- Automating the extraction of product information from e-commerce sites.
- Conducting deep research by crawling multiple URLs simultaneously.
FAQ from Firecrawl MCP Server?
- What is required to run Firecrawl MCP Server?
You need a FireCrawl API key for cloud API usage and Node.js installed on your machine.
- Can I use Firecrawl MCP Server for self-hosted instances?
Yes! You can configure it to work with self-hosted FireCrawl instances by setting the appropriate environment variables.
- Is there a logging feature?
Yes, the server includes a comprehensive logging system to track operation status, performance metrics, and credit usage.