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// automation · fastcrw/crw
crw
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.
Self-hosted automation: fast, lightweight firecrawl/tavily alternative in rust..
💎 Hidden gem★ 1.1k stars⑂ 89 forksAGPL-3.0updated 2026-10
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// project facts
Project facts
- Repository
- fastcrw/crw
- GitHub stars
- 1,101
- Forks
- 89
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Last updated on GitHub
- 4 October 2026
- Category
- Automation
- Listing
- Hidden gem — a shorter page for a lesser-known project
- Official site
- Official site
// how it works
How it works
- Clone the repository
Fetch the source code onto your machine.
- Build the project
Compile the release binary with Cargo.
- Configure the project
Copy the sample config and adjust it.
- 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 — no account lock-in.
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// run it
Run it yourself
- Clone
Get the source on your machine.
git clone https://github.com/fastcrw/crw.git - Build
Compile with Cargo.
cd crw && cargo build --release - Start
Run the release binary.
cd crw && ./target/release/crw
// use cases
What you can build
- Integrating into a larger personal stack
- Learning how a real automation project is built
- Self-hosting instead of paying for SaaS
- Prototyping ideas quickly from working code
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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 — 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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