Live Web Data with MCP

Give Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf access to live web data.

From prototype to production in under 3 minutes.

Used by over 500,000 developers

Trusted by 80,000+ companies of all sizes

3 min setup time
99.9% content accuracy
24/7 automatic refresh schedules

Perfect for

Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf users

Give your editor access to live web data for coding, debugging, and research tasks.

Agent builders

Build agents that can search, scrape, and extract structured data from the web on demand.

Internal developer tooling

Standardize one MCP integration for teams so everyone uses the same reliable web data layer.

From prototypes to production

Start on the free tier, then scale without adding headless browsers, proxies, or infrastructure maintenance.

Use Cases

How it works

Install the Firecrawl MCP server

Run one command (npx -y firecrawl-mcp) to install the official server. MCP setup guide

Connect it to your editor

Add your API key once and use it in Cursor, Claude Code, Windsurf, and more. MCP Docs

Find the right pages, fast

Let your agent use Search to discover sources, then Scrape to pull fresh context. Search API

Extract LLM-ready data

Return clean markdown or structured JSON your agent can use immediately. Extract endpoint

Let Firecrawl handle the hard stuff

JavaScript rendering, retries, and anti-bot friction—without browser scripts or proxies. Scrape endpoint

Ship it to production

Prototype for free, then scale confidently with production reliability and uptime. Pricing

How Firecrawl compares to alternatives

Tutorials & guides

How to Build MCP Servers in Python: Complete FastMCP Tutorial 15 Best MCP Servers for AI Agents (Including Firecrawl) The World's Best Web Data API

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

General

How do I add Firecrawl to my MCP-compatible code editor?
Run npx -y firecrawl-mcp to install the official Firecrawl MCP server, then add the configuration to your editor's MCP settings file with your API key. Most developers are set up in under 3 minutes. Works with Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and any MCP-compatible editor. Full setup guide at docs.firecrawl.dev/mcp-server.

Does Firecrawl work with Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf?
Yes. Firecrawl provides an official MCP server that works with any MCP-compatible editor including Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf. Install once and use across all your editors.

Technical

Can I use Firecrawl for free to prototype my AI agent?
Yes. The free tier includes 10 scrapes per minute, 10 maps per minute, 5 searches per minute, and 1 crawl per minute. No credit card required to start. You can build and test your agent before upgrading to a paid plan.

What data formats does Firecrawl return for AI agents?
Firecrawl returns clean markdown and structured JSON, optimized for LLMs. All content is pre-processed to remove ads, navigation, footers, and boilerplate. Your agent gets only the signal, not the noise. You can also request raw HTML if needed.

Integration

Can I use Firecrawl in production with my code editor?
Absolutely. Firecrawl powers AI agents and code editors at companies like Replit. Our infrastructure handles millions of requests daily with 99.9% uptime.

What happens when websites change or block requests?
Firecrawl handles website changes, anti-bot protection, and dynamic JavaScript rendering automatically. You never maintain headless browsers, rotate proxies, or update selectors. We handle the infrastructure so you can focus on building your agent.