Use Cases
Deep Research
Build agentic research tools with deep web search capabilities
Academic researchers and analysts use Firecrawl’s deep research mode to aggregate data from hundreds of sources automatically.
Start with a Template
Fireplexity
Blazing-fast AI search with real-time citations
Firesearch
Deep research agent with LangGraph and answer validation
Open Researcher
Visual AI research assistant for comprehensive analysis
Choose from multiple research templates. Clone, configure your API key, and start researching.
How It Works
Build powerful research tools that transform scattered web data into comprehensive insights. Use Firecrawl’s APIs to iteratively explore topics, discover sources, and extract content with full citations for your research applications.Why Researchers Choose Firecrawl
Accelerate Research from Weeks to Hours
Build automated research systems that discover, read, and synthesize information from across the web. Create tools that deliver comprehensive reports with full citations, eliminating manual searching through hundreds of sources.Ensure Research Completeness
Reduce the risk of missing critical information. Build systems that follow citation chains, discover related sources, and surface insights that traditional search methods miss.Research Tool Capabilities
- Iterative Exploration: Build tools that automatically discover related topics and sources
- Multi-Source Synthesis: Combine information from hundreds of websites
- Citation Preservation: Maintain full source attribution in your research outputs
- Intelligent Summarization: Extract key findings and insights for analysis
- Trend Detection: Identify patterns across multiple sources
FAQs
How can I build research tools with Firecrawl?
How can I build research tools with Firecrawl?
Use Firecrawl’s crawl and search APIs to build iterative research systems. Start with search results, extract content from relevant pages, follow citation links, and aggregate findings. Combine with LLMs to synthesize comprehensive research reports.
Can Firecrawl handle academic and scientific websites?
Can Firecrawl handle academic and scientific websites?
Yes. Firecrawl can extract data from open-access research papers, academic websites, and publicly available scientific publications. It preserves formatting, citations, and technical content critical for research work.
How do I ensure research data accuracy?
How do I ensure research data accuracy?
Firecrawl maintains source attribution and extracts content exactly as presented on websites. All data includes source URLs and timestamps, ensuring full traceability for research purposes.
Can I use Firecrawl for longitudinal studies?
Can I use Firecrawl for longitudinal studies?
Yes. Set up scheduled crawls to track how information changes over time. This is perfect for monitoring trends, policy changes, or any research requiring temporal data analysis.
How does Firecrawl handle large-scale research projects?
How does Firecrawl handle large-scale research projects?
Our crawling infrastructure scales to handle thousands of sources simultaneously. Whether you’re analyzing entire industries or tracking global trends, Firecrawl provides the data pipeline you need.
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