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Firecrawl + Groq: AI-Powered Web Scraping & Data Extraction

Firecrawl is an enterprise-grade web scraping platform that turns any website into clean, AI-ready data. Combined with Groq's fast inference through MCP, you can build intelligent agents that scrape websites, extract structured data, and conduct deep research with natural language instructions.

Key Features:

  • Enterprise Web Scraping: Handles JavaScript, authentication, and anti-bot detection automatically
  • Structured Extraction: Define JSON schemas and get consistent data across sources
  • Deep Research: Multi-hop reasoning that synthesizes information from multiple pages
  • Batch Processing: Scrape multiple URLs efficiently with parallel processing
  • Fast Results: Sub-10 second responses when combined with Groq's inference

Quick Start

1. Install the required packages:

bash
pip install openai python-dotenv

2. Get your API keys:

bash
export GROQ_API_KEY="your-groq-api-key"
export FIRECRAWL_API_KEY="your-firecrawl-api-key"

3. Create your first web scraping agent:

python
import os
from openai import OpenAI
from openai.types import responses as openai_responses

client = OpenAI(
    base_url="https://api.groq.com/api/openai/v1",
    api_key=os.getenv("GROQ_API_KEY")
)

tools = [
    openai_responses.tool_param.Mcp(
        server_label="firecrawl",
        server_url=f"https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/{os.getenv('FIRECRAWL_API_KEY')}/v2/mcp",
        type="mcp",
        require_approval="never",
    )
]

response = client.responses.create(
    model="openai/gpt-oss-120b",
    input="Scrape https://console.groq.com/docs/models and provide an overview of available models",
    tools=tools,
    temperature=0.1,
    top_p=0.4,
)

print(response.output_text)

Advanced Examples

Structured Data Extraction

Extract data in specific JSON formats across multiple sources:

python
response = client.responses.create(
    model="openai/gpt-oss-120b",
    input="""Extract pricing from https://openai.com, https://anthropic.com, https://groq.com
    
    Return JSON:
    {
        "company_name": "string",
        "pricing_plans": [{"plan_name": "string", "price": "string", "features": ["string"]}]
    }""",
    tools=tools,
    temperature=0.1,
)

print(response.output_text)

Deep Research & Multi-Hop Analysis

Conduct comprehensive research across multiple sources:

python
response = client.responses.create(
    model="openai/gpt-oss-120b",
    input="""Research "latest trends in AI model inference speed and performance":
    1. Recent developments (2024-2025)
    2. Key companies and technologies
    3. Performance benchmarks
    4. Future trends
    
    Provide a comprehensive report with citations.""",
    tools=tools,
    temperature=0.1,
)

print(response.output_text)

Batch Web Scraping

Scrape multiple URLs in parallel:

python
response = client.responses.create(
    model="openai/gpt-oss-120b",
    input="""Batch scrape these URLs and summarize key findings:
    - https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.xxxxx
    - https://arxiv.org/abs/2402.xxxxx
    - https://arxiv.org/abs/2403.xxxxx""",
    tools=tools,
    temperature=0.1,
)

print(response.output_text)

Available Firecrawl MCP Tools

Firecrawl MCP provides several powerful tools for web scraping, data extraction, and research:

ToolDescription
firecrawl_scrapeScrape content from a single URL with advanced options and formatting
firecrawl_batch_scrapeScrape multiple URLs efficiently with built-in rate limiting and parallel processing
firecrawl_check_batch_statusCheck the status of a batch operation and retrieve results
firecrawl_searchSearch the web and optionally extract content from search results
firecrawl_crawlStart an asynchronous crawl with advanced options for depth and link following
firecrawl_extractExtract structured information from web pages using LLM capabilities and JSON schemas
firecrawl_deep_researchConduct comprehensive deep web research with intelligent crawling and LLM analysis
firecrawl_generate_llmstxtGenerate standardized llms.txt files that define how LLMs should interact with a site

Challenge: Build an AI-powered competitive intelligence system that monitors competitor websites, extracts key business metrics, and generates automated reports using Firecrawl and Groq!

Additional Resources

For more detailed documentation and resources on building web intelligence applications with Groq and Firecrawl, see:

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