firecrawl_search
Web search to locate information across the internet
Part of the Firecrawl MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call firecrawl_search to retrieve information from Firecrawl without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON FIRECRAWL_SEARCH
Even though firecrawl_search only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
firecrawl_search:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Firecrawl policy for all 7 tools.
DETAILS
MORE FIRECRAWL TOOLS
firecrawl_agent Other firecrawl_batch_scrape Other firecrawl_browser Other firecrawl_crawl Other firecrawl_map Other firecrawl_scrape Other SIMILAR READ TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
list_bases Airtable list_tables Airtable list_records Airtable get_record Airtable search_records Airtable search Amplitude RELATED READING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the firecrawl_search tool do?
Web search to locate information across the internet. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Firecrawl MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on firecrawl_search?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for firecrawl_search. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Firecrawl MCP server.
What risk level is firecrawl_search?
firecrawl_search is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit firecrawl_search?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the firecrawl_search rule in your Intercept policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.
How do I block firecrawl_search completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for firecrawl_search. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.
What MCP server provides firecrawl_search?
firecrawl_search is provided by the Firecrawl MCP server (firecrawl/firecrawl-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON FIRECRAWL
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