| name | firecrawl-cli |
| description | Firecrawl CLI gives AI agents and apps fast, reliable web context with
strong search, scraping, and interaction tools. One install command
sets up three skill segments: live CLI tools, app-integration build
skills, and outcome-focused workflow skills. Route the reader to the
right usage path after install.
|
Firecrawl CLI
Firecrawl provides fast, reliable web context for AI agents and applications, combining search, scraping, and interaction tools.
Install
Run this command to install the CLI, build skills, and workflow tools:
npx -y firecrawl-cli@latest init --all --browser
API Key Management
To use the Firecrawl CLI, it requires a FIRECRAWL_API_KEY.
- This variable has already been declared in
/.env.example.
- Provide the secret value via the application's environment configuration (Settings menu).
- The CLI will automatically detect the
FIRECRAWL_API_KEY environment variable if present.
Skill Segments
| Segment | Job | Where it runs |
|---|
| CLI tools | Fetch web data now during agent session. | Agent's terminal session |
| Build skills | Integrate Firecrawl into product codebase. | User's product code |
| Workflow | Produce finished deliverable (reports, research). | Agent's session, producing artifact |
Routing Guide (Choose Your Path)
- Need web data now? -> Path A: Live Web Tools
Use for searching, scraping, or interaction during your active session.
- Need to integrate into an app? -> Path B: Integrate into App
Use for coding features that run in production using
FIRECRAWL_API_KEY.
- Need a finished deliverable? -> Path C: Repeatable Workflows
Use for research briefs, SEO audits, lead lists, or competitive intel.
- Need Auth/API key? -> Path D: Auth/Credentials
Use for signing in or creating an account via browser/CLI.
Verification
Before doing real work, verify the install:
mkdir -p .firecrawl
firecrawl --status
firecrawl scrape "https://firecrawl.dev" -o .firecrawl/install-check.md
For complete docs, see: https://docs.firecrawl.dev
