These tools enable your agents to interact with the web, extract data from websites, and automate browser-based tasks. From simple web scraping to complex browser automation, these tools cover all your web interaction needs.

Available Tools

Common Use Cases

  • Data Extraction: Scrape product information, prices, and reviews
  • Content Monitoring: Track changes on websites and news sources
  • Lead Generation: Extract contact information and business data
  • Market Research: Gather competitive intelligence and market data
  • Testing & QA: Automate browser testing and validation workflows
  • Social Media: Extract posts, comments, and social media analytics

Quick Start Example

from crewai_tools import ScrapeWebsiteTool, FirecrawlScrapeWebsiteTool, SeleniumScrapingTool

# Create scraping tools
simple_scraper = ScrapeWebsiteTool()
advanced_scraper = FirecrawlScrapeWebsiteTool()
browser_automation = SeleniumScrapingTool()

# Add to your agent
agent = Agent(
    role="Web Research Specialist",
    tools=[simple_scraper, advanced_scraper, browser_automation],
    goal="Extract and analyze web data efficiently"
)

Scraping Best Practices

  • Respect robots.txt: Always check and follow website scraping policies
  • Rate Limiting: Implement delays between requests to avoid overwhelming servers
  • User Agents: Use appropriate user agent strings to identify your bot
  • Legal Compliance: Ensure your scraping activities comply with terms of service
  • Error Handling: Implement robust error handling for network issues and blocked requests
  • Data Quality: Validate and clean extracted data before processing

Tool Selection Guide

  • Simple Tasks: Use ScrapeWebsiteTool for basic content extraction
  • JavaScript-Heavy Sites: Use SeleniumScrapingTool for dynamic content
  • Scale & Performance: Use FirecrawlScrapeWebsiteTool for high-volume scraping
  • Cloud Infrastructure: Use BrowserBaseLoadTool for scalable browser automation
  • Complex Workflows: Use StagehandTool for intelligent browser interactions