FastCRW: 6MB binary self-hosted Firecrawl alternative is a skill AI agent for Replace Firecrawl with a minimal, self-hosted solution for local web data extraction. Pricing: Free. As of 2026-10-27, KanonAgent records 3 upvotes. First indexed by KanonAgent on 2026-07-07.
FastCRW is a 6MB self-hosted tool for developers who need lightweight, local web crawling without the overhead of larger platforms.
3 upvotes
Tracked by Kanon since Jul 7, 2026
Status basis: npm_downloads_7d gained 492 in the last 3d vs 78 in the 3d before (ratio 6.3x, threshold 1.5x)
📈 Timelinewhat changed, and when
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 492 in the last 3d vs 78 in the 3d before (ratio 6.3x, threshold 1.5x)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 78 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 78 in the last 3d vs 30 in the 3d before (ratio 2.6x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 30 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating npm_downloads_7d gained 78 in the last 3d vs 30 in the 3d before (ratio 2.6x, threshold 1.5x)
- Cooling pypi_downloads_30d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 277 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling pypi_downloads_30d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 277 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling pypi_downloads_30d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 277 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating pypi_downloads_30d gained 277 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Reactivated pypi_downloads_30d did not move for 7d, then gained 277 in the last 3d
- Cooling pypi_downloads_30d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 277 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating pypi_downloads_30d gained 277 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Reactivated pypi_downloads_30d did not move for 7d, then gained 277 in the last 3d
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to -639 per 3d from 74 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating pypi_downloads_30d gained 277 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Reactivated pypi_downloads_30d did not move for 7d, then gained 277 in the last 3d
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 0 per 3d from 240 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Accelerating pypi_downloads_30d gained 277 in the last 3d after a flat 3d baseline (no prior movement to compare a ratio against)
- Reactivated pypi_downloads_30d did not move for 7d, then gained 277 in the last 3d
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 8 per 3d from 830 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 74 per 3d from 729 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Cooling npm_downloads_7d momentum fell to 74 per 3d from 729 (<= 40% of the prior window)
- Anomaly daily change 598.0 is 3.9 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-11.0±154.8, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
- Anomaly daily change 598.0 is 3.9 standard deviations from this entity's own prior mean (-11.0±154.8, baseline excludes this point) — unusual, not necessarily adoption
🔎 Known / Unknown
9 of 23 fields unknown
| Machine-callable | — | unknown | — |
| Open source | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Self-hostable | 1 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Bring your own key | — | unknown | — |
| Autonomy level | 2 | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Pricing model | hybrid | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
| Integrations | mcp | inferred | 1 quote(s) |
“Unknown” means we have not verified it — it is not a “no”. Hard filters never treat unknown as false.
🤖 Agent teardown · skill
Job to be doneReplace Firecrawl with a minimal, self-hosted solution for local web data extraction.
AutonomyL2 · tool-calling(evidence: "search, scrape, map, and crawl any site into clean markdown …")
Who it is forDevelopers
Prerequisitesopen source · self-hostable
Integrationsmcp
PricingFree
Real cost500 credits, no card
Why it matters
Its extreme small size and self-hosting capability make it a compelling alternative for developers prioritizing control and performance in data scraping workflows.
Evidence quotesverbatim, from the product’s own materials
“public GitHub repository (README fetched)”— structural
“Use the managed cloud for zero infra, or self-host the same open-source engine.”— readme
“search, scrape, map, and crawl any site into clean markdown or JSON”— readme
“Start free-500 credits, no card”— readme
“Start with Python, TypeScript, cURL, or MCP”— readme
Signal source: Show HN
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FAQ
What is FastCRW?
FastCRW is a 6MB self-hosted tool for developers who need lightweight, local web crawling without the overhead of larger platforms.
What does FastCRW do?
Replace Firecrawl with a minimal, self-hosted solution for local web data extraction.
Why does FastCRW matter?
Its extreme small size and self-hosting capability make it a compelling alternative for developers prioritizing control and performance in data scraping workflows.
How much does FastCRW cost?
Free
Is FastCRW free?
Yes — FastCRW has a free tier. Pricing as stated on its own page: Free
Is FastCRW open source?
Yes — FastCRW is open source.
Can I self-host FastCRW?
Yes — FastCRW can be self-hosted.
What does FastCRW integrate with?
mcp
How popular is FastCRW?
As tracked by KanonAgent: 3 upvotes (first indexed 2026-07-07).
What are the best FastCRW alternatives?
Similar AI agents tracked by KanonAgent: Stealth Venture, ECC, orca, Agent-Reach, taste-skill, archify.