Firecrawl MCP Server

by @firecrawl · io.github.firecrawl/firecrawl-mcp-server

Firecrawl, the context API for AI agents: search, scrape, interact with the web, plus paper search.

Verified makerOnlineRemote + local

Category: Search and web data
Connection: Remote (HTTP)
Tools: 3 reported
Status: Online

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http firecrawl-mcp-server https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcp

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Add it as a custom connector with this URL (Streamable HTTP):

https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcp

This server expects extra headers, usually an API key from its maker.

Or run it locally (npm)

claude mcp add firecrawl-mcp-server -- npx -y firecrawl-mcp@3.36.0

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "firecrawl-mcp-server": {
      "url": "https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Tools it offers

3 tools, as the server itself reported during our check on Nov 1, 2026.

firecrawl_scrapeScrape one URL and return its content: markdown by default, or HTML, links, screenshots, branding data, a targeted answer, or JSON matching a supplied schema. Use it when the request identifies a page and needs its conte
firecrawl_searchSearch web, news, or image sources and return ranked results with query-relevant highlights. Use it for current information, or to list businesses, people, products, jobs or events with websites, prices or contacts. Each
firecrawl_parseParse one supported document into markdown, HTML, links, summary, targeted answers, or JSON matching a schema. Supported inputs include common HTML, PDF, Word, RTF, OpenDocument, and spreadsheet files; PDF parsing can be

Questions

What is the Firecrawl MCP server?

Firecrawl, the context API for AI agents: search, scrape, interact with the web, plus paper search. It is made by @firecrawl and listed in the official MCP Registry as io.github.firecrawl/firecrawl-mcp-server. MCP (Model Context Protocol) is the open standard that lets AI apps like Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use outside tools.

How do I add Firecrawl to Claude?

In the Claude app or claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors, choose "Add custom connector" and paste https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcp. In Claude Code, run: claude mcp add --transport http firecrawl-mcp-server https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcp

How do I add Firecrawl to ChatGPT?

ChatGPT can use remote MCP servers as connectors. In ChatGPT settings, under Apps and Connectors, turn on developer mode if asked, create a new connector and paste https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcp.

How do I add Firecrawl to Cursor?

Open Cursor settings, go to MCP, choose "Add new MCP server" (or edit ~/.cursor/mcp.json) and add: { "mcpServers": { "firecrawl-mcp-server": { "url": "https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcp" } } }

Does Firecrawl work right now?

Yes. It responded when we last checked on 01 Nov 2026. We check remote MCP servers every day.

What can Firecrawl do?

It gives your AI 3 tools, including firecrawl_scrape, firecrawl_search, firecrawl_parse. The full list is on this page.

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Markdown (GitHub README)

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HTML (switches to dark mode on its own)

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Firecrawl MCP Server

Connect it to your AI

Claude Code

Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other apps

Or run it locally (npm)

Cursor, VS Code and other apps (mcp.json)

Tools it offers

Questions

Markdown (GitHub README)

HTML (switches to dark mode on its own)

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