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Firecrawl
mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcp-search
Not ready
Protocol
MCP negotiation succeeds (v1/v2)
Failed to connect: Authentication required
Overview
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- Firecrawl
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- partner
- Auth
- OAuth required
- Categories
- developer-toolsdata-analytics
- Works with
- claudeclaude-apiclaude-codeclaude-desktop
- Docs
- Documentation
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FAQ
Firecrawl install, tools, readiness, and alternatives.
How do I add Firecrawl to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor?
Add Firecrawl to Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor by connecting its remote MCP URL in each client's MCP settings. In Claude, add a custom connector. In ChatGPT, add an MCP app. In Cursor, add an MCP server under Settings. The MCP URL is https://mcp.firecrawl.dev/v2/mcp-search. This server requires OAuth, so complete the login prompt after you connect.
Is Firecrawl MCP ready for ChatGPT and Claude?
As of September 16, 2026, Firecrawl scores 0/100 on Manufact's MCP publishing checklist. The scan does not yet meet ChatGPT publishing checks and does not yet meet Claude publishing checks.
What tools does the Firecrawl MCP server provide?
Firecrawl provides these MCP tools: firecrawl_research_inspect_paper, firecrawl_research_read_paper, firecrawl_research_related_papers, firecrawl_research_search_github, firecrawl_research_search_papers, and firecrawl_search.
What are the best alternatives to Firecrawl?
As of September 16, 2026, alternatives to Firecrawl in developer-tools on the Manufact MCP catalog include ADITUS Developer Portal MCP, Credits.fm, Ezoic Setup, Keenable Web Search, and Keyword Tool: Free SEO Keyword Research.
Does Firecrawl MCP require authentication?
Firecrawl requires authentication. Connect it in Claude, ChatGPT, or Cursor and complete the OAuth login prompt.
Why is Firecrawl failing MCP readiness checks?
Firecrawl scored 0/100 on the latest Manufact MCP publishing checklist, below the 70-point ready band. The top failing check is MCP negotiation succeeds (v1/v2). Failed to connect: Authentication required Paste the MCP URL into the Manufact MCP catalog to rerun the scan.
Who develops Firecrawl?
Firecrawl is developed by Firecrawl. It is listed as partner on the Claude connector directory.
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