CRW is a robust web scraping API designed for AI agents, delivering high performance and ease of use. It operates as a single binary with zero configuration, allowing users to scrape, crawl, and search the web effectively. The application boasts features such as support for LLM extraction, structured data output, and a built-in search engine utilizing SearXNG, making it suitable for a variety of data extraction needs. CRW is optimized for speed, with benchmark results showing it is significantly faster than competitors like Firecrawl and Tavily.

CRW’s architecture supports both self-hosting and cloud options, providing flexibility to users. The self-hosted version requires minimal resources, with an idle RAM usage of only 6 MB. The API is Firecrawl-compatible, allowing easy integration into existing workflows. With features like asynchronous crawling, URL mapping, and JS rendering for modern web applications, CRW is a comprehensive solution for developers looking to harness web data for AI applications.