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.