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Streamable HTTP · MCP 2025-11-25
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TDQS

A4.1/5.0

Scored across 3 tools

Disambiguation4/5

The core split between parsing local documents, scraping a URL, and searching the web is clear enough. However, scrape and search both discuss Alexandria providers and similar output formats, creating some overlap in provider-discovery versus execution workflows.

Naming Consistency5/5

All three tools use the same firecrawl_ prefix followed by a concise verb: parse, scrape, search. The snake_case convention is consistent and predictable.

Tool Count3/5

Three tools are a lean core for a broad web-data server, and each is quite multi-purpose. The descriptions reference several additional Firecrawl tools that are not exposed, making the set feel under-scoped relative to the stated capabilities.

Completeness2/5

Search, scrape, and parse cover a basic pipeline, but the descriptions repeatedly direct agents to firecrawl_map, firecrawl_crawl, firecrawl_find_tools, firecrawl_gov_search, and firecrawl_research_* tools that are absent. These dead-end references create significant gaps for crawling, mapping, and specialized search workflows.

Available Tools

3 tools
firecrawl_parseFirecrawl file parsingA
Read-only
Inspect

Parse 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 bounded with pdfOptions.maxPages.

Local MCP reads filePath from the server filesystem. Hosted MCP uses two calls: first provide filePath to receive upload instructions, upload locally, then call again with the returned uploadRef; do not send both fields together. Remote web URLs belong in firecrawl_scrape.

Set redactPII to request redaction of personally identifiable information in the returned content. zeroDataRetention requires an eligible authenticated account; omit it for anonymous keyless use. Returns upload instructions for hosted phase one or parsed document content for the final call. Authenticated final responses can include a data.metadata.scrapeId for optional parse feedback.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
proxyNo
maxAgeNoIgnored: parse never reuses or stores indexed content.
formatsNo
parsersNo
filePathNoPhase 1 only: path to the local file on the caller/harness machine. Hosted MCP will not read or stat this path; it is used only to produce upload instructions.
redactPIINo
uploadRefNoPhase 2 only: short-lived upload reference returned by phase 1 after the local PUT upload completes.
pdfOptionsNo
contentTypeNoPhase 1 MIME type override. If omitted, the server infers it from the file extension without reading the file.
excludeTagsNo
includeTagsNo
jsonOptionsNo
queryOptionsNo
storeInCacheNo
onlyMainContentNo
declaredSizeBytesNoOptional phase 1 size declaration. Hosted MCP does not stat the file; provide this only if the caller already knows it.
zeroDataRetentionNo
removeBase64ImagesNo
skipTlsVerificationNo

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescription
rawNoResponse body when it was not JSON.
dataNoParsed document content; can include `data.metadata.scrapeId` for parse feedback.
modeNoWhich phase of the hosted flow produced this response.
errorNoError message or error object when the call did not succeed.
notesNoHosted phase one: constraints on completing the upload flow.
uploadNoHosted phase one: how to upload the local file.
messageNoGuidance for the next call.
successNoWhether the API call succeeded.
warningNoNon-fatal warning about the result.
agent_hintsNoOptional response guidance from the Firecrawl API.
nextToolCallNoHosted phase one: the second `firecrawl_parse` call to make once the upload succeeds, as `{name, arguments}`.

TDQS

A4.5/5.0
Behavior5/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Annotations only cover the safety profile (readOnly, non-destructive, closed-world); the description adds substantial behavior beyond them — the two-call hosted upload handshake, PII redaction semantics, the authentication prerequisite for zeroDataRetention, and the optional scrapeId feedback hook. No contradiction with the read-only annotation.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Front-loaded with purpose and supported inputs, then the two-phase flow, then behavioral notes. Every sentence carries information, though the paragraph is dense and slightly long given how many schema-level details remain.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

An output schema exists so return values needn't be detailed, and annotations cover safety. The description handles the two-phase upload model and auth requirements well, but with 19 parameters and low schema coverage it still leaves many optional parameters unexplained, which an agent working from this tool alone would need.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is only 26%, so the description must carry the load. It explains the critical flow parameters (filePath phase 1, uploadRef phase 2, pdfOptions.maxPages, redactPII, zeroDataRetention, formats) but leaves roughly a dozen parameters (proxy, parsers, excludeTags/includeTags, jsonOptions, queryOptions, storeInCache, onlyMainContent, declaredSizeBytes, removeBase64Images, skipTlsVerification) undocumented in both schema and description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific verb (parse) and resource (one supported document), enumerates the output formats (markdown, HTML, links, summary, answers, JSON), and names supported input types. It explicitly carves out the sibling boundary by saying remote web URLs belong in firecrawl_scrape, so the agent can distinguish it from firecrawl_scrape without reading the schema.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly routes the agent: local MCP reads filePath, hosted MCP requires a two-phase filePath-then-uploadRef flow with an explicit 'do not send both together' warning, and remote URLs go to firecrawl_scrape. It also conditions zeroDataRetention on an eligible authenticated account and tells the agent to omit it for keyless use.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

firecrawl_scrapeFirecrawl scrapeA
Read-only
Inspect

Scrape 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 content or defined fields: the user gives a URL or names a page or PDF and wants it read or summarized, or wants prices, specs, contact details or a table from it. Use firecrawl_search when additional web sources are needed; on an authenticated session, firecrawl_map lists a site's URLs and firecrawl_crawl collects a set of pages.

Firecrawl may serve recently indexed content; set maxAge: 0 for a live fetch or a smaller maxAge to bound staleness. A successful response does not by itself confirm the page is still current. A named browser profile loads saved session data without saving changes to it. Authenticated responses can include a metadata.scrapeId for optional scrape feedback.

On an authenticated session, firecrawl_search and firecrawl_find_tools can discover providers for the same fields across several pages; a matching provider returns typed records in one call.

With alexandria in place of url, the tool runs catalogued provider capabilities instead of fetching a page. Some providers require accepted terms; when a response reports a terms requirement, direct the user to the Firecrawl dashboard URL in that response.

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
urlNo
proxyNo
maxAgeNo
mobileNo
formatsNo
parsersNo
profileNoLoads a saved browser profile without saving changes to it.
timeoutNoExecution timeout in milliseconds.
waitForNo
locationNo
lockdownNo
objectiveYesThe user's underlying goal for this call, in one sentence: what they are ultimately trying to accomplish, not a restatement of the URL or query. Reuse it across related calls. Avoid sensitive information.
redactPIINo
requestIdNoIdempotency key bound to one Alexandria execution payload. Generated when omitted and returned with the result.
alexandriaNoCatalogued Alexandria capability invocation, mutually exclusive with url. One {provider, capability, options} object or an array of 1-10, with contracts available through firecrawl_search or firecrawl_find_tools. Each call may include version to pin a published workflow; omitting it uses latest. Only requestId and timeout are supported alongside alexandria. The selected contract marks required inputs and any requiresOneOf groups (at least one member per group); it may include example.request/example.response and response.key (which may differ from records). Where pagination is declared, its fields govern paging with the same filters; catalogue next is separate from provider pagination. Returns per-capability results in data.alexandria with data, records, or an error with a code; individual capabilities can fail even when the outer response succeeds. Some providers require accepted terms; when a response reports a terms requirement, direct the user to the Firecrawl dashboard URL in that response.
pdfOptionsNo
toolDetailNoURL mode only: domain discovery detail, summary by default; compact returns provider/capability/description, full includes contracts. Ignored with alexandria.
domainToolsNoURL mode only: include domain-matched Alexandria tools for the page in tools on the returned document. Ignored with alexandria.
excludeTagsNo
includeTagsNo
jsonOptionsNo
queryOptionsNo
storeInCacheNo
onlyMainContentNo
screenshotOptionsNo
zeroDataRetentionNo
removeBase64ImagesNo
skipTlsVerificationNo

Output Schema

NameRequiredDescription
dataNoAlexandria mode: per-capability results in `data.alexandria`, each with `data`, `records`, or an `error`.
htmlNoProcessed HTML of the page.
jsonNoStructured data matching the requested JSON schema or prompt.
menuNoMenu data extracted from the page.
audioNoAudio extracted from the page.
errorNoError message or error object when the call did not succeed.
linksNoLinks found on the page.
pagesNoPhysical PDF pages, when `parsers[].pages` is set.
toolsNoDomain-matched Alexandria tools for the page, when `domainTools` is set.
videoNoVideo extracted from the page.
answerNoTargeted answer to the question that was asked of the page.
blocksNoTyped PDF layout blocks, when `parsers[].blocks` is set.
imagesNoImages found on the page.
actionsNoResults of the browser actions that ran during the scrape.
messageNoGuidance that accompanies the result.
productNoProduct data extracted from the page.
rawHtmlNoUnprocessed HTML of the page.
receiptNoBilling receipt for the execution.
successNoWhether the API call succeeded.
summaryNoSummary of the page content.
warningNoNon-fatal warning about the result.
brandingNoBranding data extracted from the page.
deliveryNo`retained` when the full result stayed server-side instead of being inlined.
markdownNoPage content as markdown.
metadataNoPage metadata; authenticated responses can include `metadata.scrapeId` for scrape feedback.
nextToolNoA follow-up tool call (`{name, arguments}`) that continues or inspects this result.
requestIdNoIdentifier of this Alexandria execution.
scrape_idNoIdentifier of the underlying scrape.
attributesNoValues collected by the requested attribute selectors.
highlightsNoHighlighted passages from the page.
screenshotNoScreenshot of the page.
agent_hintsNoOptional response guidance from the Firecrawl API.
creditsCostNoCredits this call consumed.
workspaceIdNoWorkspace holding a retained result, for inspection through virtual Bash.
feedbackToolNoPointer to the feedback tool for reporting how this result served the task.
responseBytesNoSize of the full result in bytes.
changeTrackingNoChange-tracking comparison against the previous scrape.
idleTtlSecondsNoSeconds a retained workspace stays available while idle.
estimatedTokensNoEstimated token cost of the full result.
inlineTokenBudgetNoToken budget above which a result is retained rather than inlined.
tokenEstimateMethodNoHow `estimatedTokens` was derived.

TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Behavior4/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

The annotations already mark it read-only, open-world, and non-destructive, and the description adds useful behavioral context: cached/indexed content may be served, maxAge controls staleness, successful responses do not confirm freshness, profiles load saved session data without saving changes, and alexandria providers may require accepted terms. These are meaningful operational details beyond the annotations.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The definition is front-loaded: the first sentence explains the core action and output formats, followed by usage guidance and behavioral caveats. It is long, but the length is largely justified by the tool's 28 parameters and multiple operational modes; a few details, such as scrapeId feedback, are niche but not disruptive.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the output schema and annotations, the description does not need to explain return values or safety hints, and it covers the main selection criteria, format choices, caching behavior, profiles, and alexandria mode. The remaining gap is that many of the 28 parameters are undocumented, which keeps it from being fully complete despite strong high-level coverage.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The description adds real meaning for key parameters such as formats, maxAge, profile, and alexandria, including default markdown output and JSON/query modes. However, with 28 parameters and only 25% schema description coverage, many parameters such as proxy, waitFor, includeTags/excludeTags, storeInCache, onlyMainContent, redactPII, and screenshotOptions are left unexplained in both schema and description.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The first sentence states a specific verb and resource: "Scrape one URL and return its content," then enumerates the main output formats. It also distinguishes itself from firecrawl_search, firecrawl_map, and firecrawl_crawl by describing when each is appropriate.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

It gives explicit usage criteria: use this when the request identifies a page and needs its content or defined fields, with concrete examples like a URL, PDF, prices, specs, or table extraction. It also names alternatives, including firecrawl_search for additional web sources and firecrawl_map/firecrawl_crawl for authenticated site collections.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

Tool Schema Changelog

Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. 1 tool update
    • Changedfirecrawl_scrape1 field changed
      • changedInput schema / properties / alexandria / description
        Previous value: -"Catalogued Alexandria capability invocation, mutually exclusive with url. One {provider, capability, options} object or an array of 1-10, with contracts available through firecrawl_search or firecrawl_find_tools. Each call may include version to pin a published workflow; omitting it uses latest. Only requestId and timeout are supported alongside alexandria. The selected contract marks required inputs and any requiresOneOf groups (at least one member per group); it may include example.request/example.response and response.key (which may differ from records). Where pagination is declared, its fields govern paging with the same filters; catalogue next is separate from provider pagination. Returns per-capability results in data.alexandria with data, records, or an error with a code; individual capabilities can fail even when the outer response succeeds. Requires an API key on a team with Alexandria enabled. Some providers require accepted terms; blocked requests return the applicable requirements."New value: +"Catalogued Alexandria capability invocation, mutually exclusive with url. One {provider, capability, options} object or an array of 1-10, with contracts available through firecrawl_search or firecrawl_find_tools. Each call may include version to pin a published workflow; omitting it uses latest. Only requestId and timeout are supported alongside alexandria. The selected contract marks required inputs and any requiresOneOf groups (at least one member per group); it may include example.request/example.response and response.key (which may differ from records). Where pagination is declared, its fields govern paging with the same filters; catalogue next is separate from provider pagination. Returns per-capability results in data.alexandria with data, records, or an error with a code; individual capabilities can fail even when the outer response succeeds. Some providers require accepted terms; when a response reports a terms requirement, direct the user to the Firecrawl dashboard URL in that response."
  2. 1 tool update
    • Changedfirecrawl_search1 field changed
      • changedInput schema / properties / scrapeOptions / description
        Previous value: -"Attach page content for web results in the same call. These fetches ignore maxAge, so use firecrawl_scrape when you need a live fetch. scrapeOptions fetches web pages, never Alexandria provider tools."New value: +"Fetches the full page of every web result in the same call, and each fetched result is billed as a scrape. Leave it unset unless the task needs the full text of a few results: highlights usually answer, and firecrawl_scrape can fetch only the URLs you need. These fetches ignore maxAge, so use firecrawl_scrape for a live fetch. scrapeOptions fetches web pages, never Alexandria provider tools."
  3. 2 tool updates
    • Changedfirecrawl_scrape1 field changed
      • addedInput schema / required
        Added value: +[
        +  "objective"
        +]
    • Changedfirecrawl_search1 field changed
      • changedInput schema / required
        Previous value: -[
        -  "query"
        -]New value: +[
        +  "query",
        +  "objective"
        +]
  4. 1 tool update
    • Changedfirecrawl_search1 field changed
      • changedInput schema / properties / sources / description
        Previous value: -"Search sources; authenticated sessions default to web + alexandria, keyless sessions to web only. A search with sources: [\"web\"] omits semantic provider discovery; domainTools: true can still return website-matched tools. Web-only results use domainTools: false. Use [\"alexandria\"] alone for provider discovery without web results."New value: +"Search sources; authenticated sessions default to web + alexandria, keyless sessions to web only. Authenticated searches always add alexandria to the sources, so sources: [\"web\"] also returns providers; domainTools: false turns off website-matched tools only. enterprise zdr or anon searches do not add it. Use [\"alexandria\"] alone for provider discovery without web results."
  5. 2 tool updates
    • Changedfirecrawl_scrape1 field changed
      • removedInput schema / required
        Removed value: -[
        -  "objective"
        -]
    • Changedfirecrawl_search1 field changed
      • changedInput schema / required
        Previous value: -[
        -  "query",
        -  "objective"
        -]New value: +[
        +  "query"
        +]
  6. 3 tool updates
    • Changedfirecrawl_parse1 field changed
      • removedOutput schema / description
        Removed value: -"Parsed document content, or the upload instructions for the hosted two-call flow."
    • Changedfirecrawl_scrape1 field changed
      • removedOutput schema / description
        Removed value: -"A scraped document, or the Alexandria execution envelope when `alexandria` was passed."
    • Changedfirecrawl_search1 field changed
      • removedOutput schema / description
        Removed value: -"Ranked search results grouped by source."
  7. 1 tool update
    • Changedfirecrawl_search1 field changed
      • removedInput schema / properties / clientModel
        Removed value: -{
        -  "description": "Optional model identifier, if known.",
        -  "maxLength": 128,
        -  "minLength": 1,
        -  "type": "string"
        -}
  8. 2 tool updates
    • Changedfirecrawl_scrape1 field changed
      • addedInput schema / required
        Added value: +[
        +  "objective"
        +]
    • Changedfirecrawl_search2 fields changed
      • changedInput schema / properties / objective / description
        Previous value: -"Optional broader goal for this search, if known. Avoid sensitive information."New value: +"The user's underlying goal for this call, in one sentence: what they are ultimately trying to accomplish, not a restatement of the URL or query. Reuse it across related calls. Avoid sensitive information."
      • changedInput schema / required
        Previous value: -[
        -  "query"
        -]New value: +[
        +  "query",
        +  "objective"
        +]

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