| 0 |
| 1 |
| Ecosystem | 1 | 0 |
| Match Graph | 0 | 0 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Starting Price | — | $25/mo |
| Capabilities | 12 decomposed | 15 decomposed |
| Times Matched | 0 | 0 |
Scrapes individual web pages using the Firecrawl SDK's scrapeUrl() method, returning content in either markdown or HTML format. The MCP server wraps the @mendable/firecrawl-js v4.9.3 client with Zod schema validation for parameters, automatically handling retries via exponential backoff (configurable 1-10s delays with 2x multiplier) and rate-limit errors across up to 3 attempts. Clients specify URL and desired output format through standardized MCP tool parameters.
Unique: Exposes Firecrawl's scrapeUrl() through MCP protocol with automatic exponential backoff retry logic (configurable via FIRECRAWL_RETRY_* env vars) and Zod-validated parameter schemas, enabling LLM clients to invoke web scraping without managing HTTP or retry complexity
vs alternatives: Simpler than building custom HTTP+retry logic and more reliable than raw Firecrawl SDK calls because MCP standardizes the interface and FastMCP handles transport negotiation across Cursor, Claude Desktop, and other clients automatically
Submits multiple URLs for scraping in a single API call via batchScrapeUrls(), returning a batch_id immediately for asynchronous processing. The server stores no state itself — clients must poll firecrawl_check_batch_status with the returned batch_id to retrieve results as they complete. Internally uses the @mendable/firecrawl-js SDK with exponential backoff retry on submission failures, but does not block waiting for batch completion.
Unique: Implements fire-and-forget batch submission pattern via MCP, returning batch_id immediately without blocking, paired with separate firecrawl_check_batch_status tool for polling — enables agents to submit large jobs and continue reasoning while scraping happens server-side
vs alternatives: More efficient than sequential single-page scraping for 10+ URLs because Firecrawl batches them server-side; more flexible than synchronous batch APIs because clients control polling frequency and can interleave other work
Configures the entire server via environment variables, enabling seamless switching between Firecrawl cloud (api.firecrawl.dev) and self-hosted instances. The server reads FIRECRAWL_API_KEY for cloud authentication and FIRECRAWL_API_URL to override the default endpoint. Additional env vars control retry behavior (FIRECRAWL_RETRY_*), credit monitoring thresholds (FIRECRAWL_CREDIT_WARNING_THRESHOLD, FIRECRAWL_CREDIT_CRITICAL_THRESHOLD), and transport selection. No config files or code changes required for deployment variations.
Unique: Supports both Firecrawl cloud and self-hosted instances via FIRECRAWL_API_URL override, with all configuration (retry, credits, transport) driven by environment variables, enabling single codebase deployment across cloud and on-premise infrastructure
vs alternatives: More flexible than hardcoded endpoints because FIRECRAWL_API_URL enables self-hosted switching; more portable than config files because env vars work across Docker, Kubernetes, and serverless platforms without file mounts
Validates all tool parameters using Zod v4.1.5 schemas defined in src/index.ts, ensuring type correctness and required field presence before submitting to Firecrawl API. Each of the 8 tools has a Zod schema (e.g., URL validation, format enum validation, schema object validation) that FastMCP applies automatically. Invalid parameters are rejected with descriptive error messages before API calls, reducing wasted requests and improving error clarity.
Unique: Uses Zod v4.1.5 schemas for all 8 Firecrawl tools, validating parameters before API submission and providing type-safe interfaces through MCP, reducing invalid requests and improving error clarity
vs alternatives: More robust than no validation because it catches errors before API calls; more flexible than TypeScript-only validation because Zod works with MCP's JSON-based parameter passing
Executes web searches via Firecrawl's search() method, returning ranked results with snippets, URLs, and metadata. The MCP server validates search query parameters using Zod schemas and applies exponential backoff retry logic (up to 3 attempts) on transient failures. Results are returned as a structured array suitable for LLM context injection or further processing.
Unique: Wraps Firecrawl's search() API through MCP protocol with Zod parameter validation and automatic exponential backoff, enabling LLM clients to invoke web search without managing HTTP clients or retry logic, integrated seamlessly with scraping tools for discovery-to-extraction workflows
vs alternatives: Simpler than integrating multiple search APIs (Google, Bing, DuckDuckGo) because Firecrawl abstracts provider selection; more reliable than raw API calls because MCP+FastMCP handles transport and retry automatically
Maps all discoverable URLs on a domain using Firecrawl's mapUrl() method, which crawls the site structure and returns a flat list of URLs. The server wraps this with Zod validation and exponential backoff retry (up to 3 attempts). Useful for discovering site structure before selective scraping or batch operations. Returns a simple URL array without content.
Unique: Exposes Firecrawl's mapUrl() through MCP with automatic retry logic, enabling agents to dynamically discover site structure without manual URL lists or sitemaps, paired with batch scraping for efficient multi-page extraction workflows
vs alternatives: More dynamic than static sitemaps because it discovers actual crawlable URLs; more efficient than sequential scraping because it identifies targets before extraction, reducing wasted API calls on non-existent pages
Extracts structured data from web pages using Firecrawl's extract() method with user-defined JSON schemas. The server accepts a URL and a Zod-validated schema parameter, sends both to Firecrawl's LLM-powered extraction engine, and returns parsed JSON matching the schema. Includes exponential backoff retry (up to 3 attempts) and validates schema format before submission.
Unique: Wraps Firecrawl's LLM-powered extract() method through MCP with Zod schema validation for parameters, enabling agents to define extraction schemas declaratively and receive structured JSON without writing parsing logic, integrated with retry logic for reliability
vs alternatives: More flexible than regex-based extraction because it understands semantic content; more reliable than manual CSS selectors because it uses LLM reasoning to find data even when page structure changes, though less deterministic than rule-based approaches
Initiates a full-site crawl via Firecrawl's crawlUrl() method, returning a job_id immediately for asynchronous processing. The server does not block — clients must poll firecrawl_check_crawl_status with the job_id to retrieve crawl progress and results. Internally applies exponential backoff retry on job submission. Crawls respect robots.txt and site rate limits configured in Firecrawl.
Unique: Implements fire-and-forget crawl submission via MCP, returning job_id immediately without blocking, paired with firecrawl_check_crawl_status for polling — enables agents to initiate large crawls and continue reasoning while Firecrawl processes pages server-side
vs alternatives: More efficient than sequential page scraping because Firecrawl crawls in parallel server-side; more flexible than synchronous crawl APIs because clients control polling frequency and can interleave other work without blocking
+4 more capabilities
Automatically inspects tabular data sources (Google Sheets, Airtable, Excel, CSV, SQL databases) to extract column names, infer field types (text, number, date, checkbox, etc.), and create bidirectional data bindings between UI components and source columns. Uses declarative component-to-column mappings that persist schema changes in real-time, enabling components to automatically reflect upstream data structure modifications without manual rebinding.
Unique: Glide's approach combines automatic schema introspection with declarative component binding, eliminating manual field mapping that competitors like Airtable require. The bidirectional sync model means changes to source column structure automatically propagate to UI components without developer intervention, reducing maintenance overhead for non-technical users.
vs alternatives: Faster to initial app than Airtable (which requires manual field configuration) and more flexible than rigid form builders because it adapts to evolving data structures automatically.
Provides 40+ pre-built, data-aware UI components (forms, tables, calendars, charts, buttons, text inputs, dropdowns, file uploads, maps, etc.) that automatically render responsively across mobile and desktop viewports. Components use a declarative binding syntax to connect to spreadsheet columns, with built-in support for computed fields, conditional visibility, and user-specific data filtering. Layout engine uses CSS Grid/Flexbox under the hood to adapt component sizing and positioning based on screen size without requiring manual breakpoint configuration.
Unique: Glide's component library is tightly integrated with data binding — components are not generic UI elements but data-aware objects that automatically sync with spreadsheet columns. This eliminates the disconnect between UI and data that exists in traditional form builders, where developers must manually wire component values to data sources.
vs alternatives: Faster to build than Bubble (which requires manual component-to-data wiring) and more mobile-optimized than Airtable's grid-centric interface, which prioritizes desktop spreadsheet metaphors over mobile-first design.
Glide scores higher at 70/100 vs firecrawl-mcp-server at 38/100. firecrawl-mcp-server leads on ecosystem, while Glide is stronger on adoption and quality.
Need something different?
Search the match graph →© 2026 Unfragile. Stronger through disorder.
Enables multiple team members to edit apps simultaneously with role-based access control. Supports predefined roles (Owner, Editor, Viewer) with different permission levels: Owners can manage team members and publish apps, Editors can modify app design and data, Viewers can only view published apps. Team member limits vary by plan (2 free, 10 business, custom enterprise). Real-time collaboration on app design is not mentioned, suggesting changes may not be synchronized in real-time between editors.
Unique: Glide's team collaboration is built into the platform, meaning team members don't need separate accounts or complex permission configuration — they're invited via email and assigned roles directly in the app. This is more seamless than tools requiring external identity management.
vs alternatives: More integrated than Airtable (which requires separate workspace management) and simpler than GitHub-based collaboration (which requires version control knowledge), though less sophisticated than enterprise platforms with audit logging and approval workflows.
Provides pre-built app templates for common use cases (inventory management, CRM, project management, expense tracking, etc.) that users can clone and customize. Templates include sample data, pre-configured components, and example workflows, reducing time-to-first-app from hours to minutes. Templates are fully editable, allowing users to modify data sources, components, and workflows to match their specific needs. Template library is curated by Glide and updated regularly with new templates.
Unique: Glide's templates are fully functional apps with sample data and workflows, not just empty scaffolds. This allows users to immediately see how components work together and understand app structure before customizing, reducing the learning curve significantly.
vs alternatives: More complete than Airtable's templates (which are mostly empty bases) and more accessible than building from scratch, though less flexible than code-based frameworks where templates can be parameterized and generated programmatically.
Allows workflows to be triggered on a schedule (daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals) without manual intervention. Scheduled workflows execute at specified times and can perform batch operations (process pending records, send daily reports, sync data, etc.). Execution time is in UTC, and the exact scheduling mechanism (cron, quartz, custom) is undocumented. Failed scheduled tasks may or may not retry automatically (retry logic undocumented).
Unique: Glide's scheduled workflows are integrated with the workflow engine, meaning scheduled tasks can execute the same complex logic as event-triggered workflows (conditional logic, multi-step actions, API calls). This is more powerful than simple scheduled email tools because scheduled tasks can perform data transformations and cross-system synchronization.
vs alternatives: More integrated than Zapier's schedule trigger (which is limited to simple actions) and more accessible than cron jobs (which require server access and scripting knowledge), though less transparent about execution guarantees and failure handling than enterprise job schedulers.
Offers Glide Tables, a proprietary managed database alternative to external spreadsheets or databases, with automatic scaling and optimization for Glide apps. Glide Tables are stored in Glide's infrastructure and optimized for the data binding and query patterns used by Glide apps. Scaling limits are plan-dependent (25k-100k rows), with separate 'Big Tables' tier for larger datasets (exact scaling limits undocumented). Automatic backups and disaster recovery are mentioned but details are undocumented.
Unique: Glide Tables are optimized specifically for Glide's data binding and query patterns, meaning they're tightly integrated with the app builder and don't require separate database administration. This is more seamless than connecting external databases (which require schema design and optimization knowledge) but less flexible because data is locked into Glide's proprietary format.
vs alternatives: More managed than self-hosted databases (no administration required) and more integrated than external databases (no separate configuration), though less portable than standard databases because data cannot be easily exported or migrated.
Provides basic chart components (bar, line, pie, area charts) that visualize data from connected sources. Charts are configured visually by selecting data columns for axes, values, and grouping. Charts are responsive and adapt to mobile/tablet/desktop. Real-time updates are supported; charts refresh when underlying data changes. No custom chart types or advanced visualization options (3D, animations, etc.) are available.
Unique: Provides basic chart components with automatic real-time updates and responsive design, suitable for simple dashboards — most visual builders (Bubble, FlutterFlow) require chart plugins or custom code
vs alternatives: More integrated than Airtable's chart view because real-time updates are automatic; weaker than BI tools (Tableau, Looker) because no drill-down, filtering, or advanced visualization options
Allows users to query data using natural language (e.g., 'Show me all orders from last month with revenue > $5k') which is converted to structured database queries without SQL knowledge. Also includes AI-powered data extraction from unstructured text (emails, documents, images) to populate spreadsheet columns. Implementation details (LLM model, context window, fine-tuning approach) are undocumented, but the feature appears to use prompt-based query generation with fallback to manual query building if AI fails.
Unique: Glide's natural language query feature bridges the gap between spreadsheet users (who think in English) and database queries (which require SQL). Rather than teaching users SQL, it translates natural language to structured queries, lowering the barrier to data exploration. The data extraction capability extends this to unstructured sources, automating data entry from emails and documents.
vs alternatives: More accessible than Airtable's formula language or traditional SQL, and more integrated than bolt-on AI query tools because it's built directly into the data layer rather than as a separate search interface.
+7 more capabilities