Setup & Installation

Install Firecrawl Search using the ClawHub CLI or OpenClaw CLI:

clawhub install firecrawl-search

If the CLI is not installed:

npx clawhub@latest install firecrawl-search

Or install with OpenClaw CLI:

openclaw skills install firecrawl-search

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What This Skill Does

Firecrawl Search is a Search & Research skill for OpenClaw by ashwingupy.

Firecrawl

Web search and scraping via Firecrawl API.

Prerequisites

Set FIRECRAWL_API_KEY in your environment or .env file:

export FIRECRAWL_API_KEY=fc-xxxxxxxxxx

Quick Start

Search the web

firecrawl_search "your search query" --limit 10

Scrape a single page

firecrawl_scrape "https://example.com"

Crawl an entire site

firecrawl_crawl "https://example.com" --max-pages 50

API Reference

See references/api.md for detailed API documentation and advanced options.

Scripts

  • scripts/search.py - Search the web with Firecrawl
  • scripts/scrape.py - Scrape a single URL
  • scripts/crawl.py - Crawl an entire website

Version History

Latest version: 1.0.0

First published: Jan 27, 2026. Last updated: Jan 27, 2026.

1 version released.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Firecrawl Search free to use?
Yes. Firecrawl Search is a free, open-source skill available on the OpenClaw Skills Registry. You can install and use it at no cost, and the source code is publicly available for review and contribution.
What platforms does Firecrawl Search support?
It runs on any platform that supports OpenClaw, including macOS, Linux, and Windows. As long as you have the OpenClaw runtime installed, Firecrawl Search will work seamlessly across operating systems.
How do I update Firecrawl Search?
Run openclaw skills update firecrawl-search to get the latest version. OpenClaw will download and apply the update automatically, preserving your existing configuration.
Can I use Firecrawl Search with other skills?
Yes. OpenClaw skills are composable — you can combine Firecrawl Search with any other installed skill in your workflows. This allows you to build powerful multi-step automations by chaining skills together.