// automation ยท fastcrw/crw

crw

Self-hosted automation: fast, lightweight firecrawl/tavily alternative in rust..

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 1.1k starsโ‘‚ 89 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

crw is an open-source automation project by fastcrw (fastcrw/crw on GitHub). It has 1,101 GitHub stars and 89 forks, is released under the AGPL-3.0 license, and was last updated on GitHub on 4 October 2026.

Repository
fastcrw/crw
GitHub stars
1,101
Forks
89
License
AGPL-3.0
Last updated on GitHub
4 October 2026
Category
Automation
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Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
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Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Clone the repository

    Fetch the source code onto your machine.

  2. Build the project

    Compile the release binary with Cargo.

  3. Configure the project

    Copy the sample config and adjust it.

  4. Run it

    Launch the compiled binary.

// features

Why people love it

Ai

Built around ai for a focused workflow.

Ai Agents

Built around ai agents for a focused workflow.

Crawler

Built around crawler for a focused workflow.

Data Extraction

Built around data extraction for a focused workflow.

Open source

Inspect, fork, and modify every line of the code.

Self-hosted

Run it on your own machine โ€” no account lock-in.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Clone

    Get the source on your machine.

    git clone https://github.com/fastcrw/crw.git
  2. Build

    Compile with Cargo.

    cd crw && cargo build --release
  3. Start

    Run the release binary.

    cd crw && ./target/release/crw
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

What does crw do?

It fast, lightweight Firecrawl/Tavily alternative in Rust. Web scraper, crawler & search API with MCP server for AI agents. Drop-in Firecrawl-compatible API (/scrape, /crawl, /search). 2.3x faster than Tavily, 1.5x faster than Firecrawl in 1K-URL benchmarks. 6 MB RAM, single binary. Self-host or use managed cloud, giving you a working starting point you can run and adapt.

Is crw free to use?

Yes โ€” the code is open-source, so you can use and modify it without a license fee.

How do I install crw?

Clone the GitHub repository and follow the README; the typical flow is install dependencies, configure, and run.

What is crw written in?

It is primarily written in Rust, so you will need that toolchain to build or extend it.

Where can I get help with crw?

The GitHub repository is the hub: open issues for bugs and check the README and discussions for guidance.

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Get crw

Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.