CRW Web Scraper MCP Server (Official): Install & Setup

Install CRW Web Scraper in Claude Code

Remote URL

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http crw-web-scraper https://fastcrw.com/mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crw-web-scraper": {
      "url": "https://fastcrw.com/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add crw-web-scraper -- docker run -i --rm ghcr.io/us/crw:latest

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "crw-web-scraper": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "ghcr.io/us/crw:latest"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Frequently asked questions

What does the CRW Web Scraper MCP server do?

Self-hostable web crawler and search API (fastCRW): scraping, crawling, site mapping and SearXNG-backed search.

Is the CRW Web Scraper MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does CRW Web Scraper run locally or remotely?

Local + Remote. Can run locally or be used as a hosted remote server.

How do I add CRW Web Scraper to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add --transport http crw-web-scraper https://fastcrw.com/mcp

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