/agent by Firecrawl – API for autonomous web data extraction

Summary: /agent is an API that autonomously searches, navigates, and extracts structured data from complex websites without requiring exact URLs. It retrieves single data points or large datasets by handling multi-step flows and paginated content.

What it does

/agent processes user descriptions of desired data, then locates and gathers information across diverse websites, including hard-to-reach areas. It operates at scale via the Firecrawl API and SDKs.

Who it's for

Developers and researchers needing automated access to dispersed or complex web data without predefined URLs.

Why it matters

It solves the challenge of extracting data scattered across multiple pages and sites, enabling scalable, autonomous web data collection.