// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

firecrawl_scrape

Accepts URL/endpoint input (url); Accepts freeform code/query input (actions[].script); High parameter count (26 properties); Single-target operation

Part of the Firecrawl Web Scraping Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

Krieg2065/firecrawl-mcp-server Execute Risk 4/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents invoke firecrawl_scrape to trigger processes or run actions in Firecrawl Web Scraping Server. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON FIRECRAWL_SCRAPE

firecrawl_scrape can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

krieg2065-firecrawl-mcp-server.yaml

tools:
  firecrawl_scrape:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Firecrawl Web Scraping Server policy for all 10 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name firecrawl_scrape

Category Execute

MCP Server Firecrawl Web Scraping Server MCP Server

Risk Level High

// MORE FIRECRAWL WEB SCRAPING SERVER TOOLS

Execute firecrawl_crawl Write firecrawl_generate_llmstxt Read firecrawl_batch_scrape Read firecrawl_check_batch_status Read firecrawl_check_crawl_status Read firecrawl_deep_research Read firecrawl_extract Read firecrawl_map

View all 10 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling execute-class tools like firecrawl_scrape have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER EXECUTE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

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// IN CONTEXT OF HIGH RISK

firecrawl_scrape is one of the high-risk operations in Firecrawl Web Scraping Server. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the firecrawl_scrape tool do? +

Scrape a single webpage with advanced options for content extraction. Supports various formats including markdown, HTML, and screenshots. Can execute custom actions like clicking or scrolling before scraping.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Firecrawl Web Scraping Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on firecrawl_scrape? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for firecrawl_scrape. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Firecrawl Web Scraping Server MCP server.

What risk level is firecrawl_scrape? +

firecrawl_scrape is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit firecrawl_scrape? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the firecrawl_scrape 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_scrape completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for firecrawl_scrape. 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_scrape? +

firecrawl_scrape is provided by the Firecrawl Web Scraping Server MCP server (Krieg2065/firecrawl-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

firecrawl_scrape

Enforce policies on Firecrawl Web Scraping Server