Does this skill install the FireCrawl CLI?

Yes, it manages the installation of the necessary SDK packages which include the core functionalities required for FireCrawl operations.

How does the skill handle API key security?

The skill helps you configure API keys via secure environment variables or by appending them to a .env file in your local project directory.

Do I need an existing FireCrawl account?

Yes, you will need a FireCrawl API key from the official FireCrawl dashboard to complete the authentication process.

What programming languages does this skill support?

This skill provides automated installation and configuration for both Node.js (npm) and Python (pip) environments.

What is the next step after running this skill?

Once authentication is verified, you can proceed to use the 'firecrawl-hello-world' skill to perform your first automated web crawl.

FireCrawl Installation & Authentication

Name: FireCrawl Installation & Authentication
Author: jeremylongshore

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Automates the installation and configuration of FireCrawl SDKs and API authentication for web scraping projects.

About

The FireCrawl Install & Auth skill simplifies the initial setup process for FireCrawl integrations within Claude Code. It handles the installation of required SDKs for both Node.js and Python environments, configures essential API keys via environment variables or .env files, and provides connection verification scripts to ensure your environment is ready for web crawling. This skill is ideal for developers bootstrapping new data collection workflows who want to avoid manual configuration errors and dependency issues.

Key Features

Robust error handling for authentication and network issues
Automated .env file creation and environment variable configuration
983 GitHub stars
Multi-language support for Node.js (npm) and Python (pip) environments
Standardized dependency management for FireCrawl SDKs
Built-in connection verification and testing logic

Use Cases

Bootstrapping a new web scraping or data collection project
Configuring FireCrawl API credentials in a new development environment
Troubleshooting and repairing existing FireCrawl SDK installations

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add jeremylongshore/claude-code-plugins-plus-skills firecrawl-install-auth

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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