Verified OfficialVendor MaintainedHosted on firecrawl.dev
Firecrawl Official MCP Server
Install NowFirecrawl web scraping and crawling platform. Replace {FIRECRAWL_API_KEY} with your API key after installation.
What is Firecrawl?
Firecrawl is a web scraping and data extraction platform that firecrawl web scraping and crawling comprehensive platform. replace {firecrawl_api_key} with your api key after installation.. The official Firecrawl MCP server enables AI agents to seamlessly interact with Firecrawl's platform, allowing developers to leverage AI capabilities within their existing workflows and automate complex tasks that would otherwise require manual intervention.
This official MCP server is maintained and verified by Firecrawl, ensuring reliability, security, and up-to-date functionality. Unlike community-maintained servers, this official integration provides long-term support, comprehensive documentation, and direct vendor assistance. The server is hosted on firecrawl.dev, guaranteeing secure and reliable access to Firecrawl's services.
Whether you're building AI-powered applications, automating workflows, or enhancing your development tools, the Firecrawl MCP server provides a standardized way to connect AI agents with Firecrawl's extensive platform capabilities. This integration enables natural language interactions with Firecrawl, making it easier than ever to leverage Firecrawl's features through AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.
Installation Instructions
Installation Instructions
Add Firecrawl to your MCP-compatible client
https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcpp1
Go to Settings → Cursor Settings
2
Click "Add new global MCP Server"
3
Paste the MCP configuration into mcp.json and restart
Or manually add to your mcp.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"firecrawl": {
"url": "https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcpp"
}
}
}Firecrawl MCP Server Capabilities
The official Firecrawl MCP server enables AI agents to:
- Crawl websites and extract structured content
- Convert HTML to clean markdown format
- Handle JavaScript-rendered pages
- Extract data from complex web structures
- Extract content from websites and web pages automatically
- Convert HTML content to structured markdown or JSON formats
These capabilities make it easy for AI agents to work with Firecrawl as part of a larger automation strategy, enabling seamless integration between AI assistants and your existing tools.
Available Tools
The Firecrawl MCP server provides 8 tools for AI agents to interact with the platform. Use the search below to find specific tools.
| Tool Name | Description |
|---|---|
firecrawl_batch_scrape | Scrape multiple URLs efficiently with built-in rate limiting and parallel processing |
firecrawl_check_batch_status | Check the status of a batch scrape operation |
firecrawl_check_crawl_status | Check the status of a crawl job |
firecrawl_crawl | Start an asynchronous crawl with advanced options |
firecrawl_extract | Extract structured information from web pages using LLM capabilities |
firecrawl_map | Map a website to discover all indexed URLs on the site |
firecrawl_scrape | Scrape content from a single URL with advanced options (formats, main content, waitFor, timeout) |
firecrawl_search | Search the web and optionally extract content from search results |
Last updated: January 29, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Common Use Cases
Content Extraction and Analysis
Extract content from websites and convert it to structured formats. Perfect for research, competitive analysis, and data collection.
Automated Web Monitoring
Monitor websites for changes, track competitor pricing, or collect data from multiple sources automatically.
Document Processing
Convert web pages to markdown or JSON for easier processing, documentation, or content migration.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a Firecrawl API key?
Visit https://firecrawl.dev, create an account, and generate an API key from your dashboard. Most tools offer a free tier to get started, making it easy to begin using the Firecrawl MCP server.
Is this the official Firecrawl MCP server?
Yes, this MCP server is officially provided and maintained by Firecrawl. The endpoint https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcpp is hosted on their official domain firecrawl.dev, ensuring reliability and security.
What permissions does Firecrawl MCP need?
The Firecrawl MCP server requires appropriate API credentials and permissions based on the operations you want to perform. Check the documentation for specific permission requirements.
Can I use Firecrawl MCP with multiple clients?
Yes, you can configure the same MCP server across Cursor, Claude Desktop, Cline, and other MCP-compatible clients simultaneously. Each client maintains its own configuration.
Is Firecrawl MCP server free?
The MCP server itself is free to use, but you may need a Firecrawl account and API access, which may have its own pricing tiers. Check https://firecrawl.dev for current pricing information.
What can Firecrawl MCP server do?
The Firecrawl MCP server enables AI agents to extract and process web content. Firecrawl web scraping and crawling platform. Replace {FIRECRAWL_API_KEY} with your API key after installation. This allows you to interact with Firecrawl's platform through natural language commands in your AI assistant.
Troubleshooting
Connection Failed
Ensure your API key is correctly configured and your network allows outbound connections to firecrawl.dev. Verify that the MCP endpoint URL https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcpp is accessible from your network.
Authentication Error
Verify your API key is valid and has not expired. Generate a new key from https://firecrawl.dev if needed. Make sure you're using the correct authentication method as specified in the documentation.
Server Not Responding
Check Firecrawl's status page for any ongoing incidents. Try restarting your MCP client and verify that the server endpoint is correct. If issues persist, consult the official documentation or support channels.
Related MCP Servers
Explore other official MCP servers that work well with Firecrawl:
Web Data Extraction Platform for scraping and automation
Real-time web search, extraction, crawling and mapping tools for agentic workflows with source citations
The Web MCP is your gateway to giving AI assistants true web capabilities. No more outdated responses, no more - I can't access real-time information - just seamless, reliable web access that actually works.
About Model Context Protocol
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open standard that enables AI models to securely connect to external APIs, tools, and data sources. This official MCP server from Firecrawl provides standardized access to their services, allowing AI agents to interact with Firecrawl's platform seamlessly.
To manage all your MCP servers in one place, use Apigene's MCP Gateway, which provides centralized management, security, and governance for all your MCP server connections.
Learn more about MCP in our complete guide or browse our FAQ for common questions.
Server Information
Quick Actions