firecrawl-download
Download an entire website as local files — markdown, screenshots, or multiple formats per page. Use this skill when the user wants to save a site locally, download documentation for offline use, bulk-save pages as files, or says "download the site", "save as local files", "offline copy", "download all the docs", or "save for reference". Combines site mapping and scraping into organized local directories.
Best use case
firecrawl-download is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Download an entire website as local files — markdown, screenshots, or multiple formats per page. Use this skill when the user wants to save a site locally, download documentation for offline use, bulk-save pages as files, or says "download the site", "save as local files", "offline copy", "download all the docs", or "save for reference". Combines site mapping and scraping into organized local directories.
Teams using firecrawl-download should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/firecrawl-download/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How firecrawl-download Compares
| Feature / Agent | firecrawl-download | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Download an entire website as local files — markdown, screenshots, or multiple formats per page. Use this skill when the user wants to save a site locally, download documentation for offline use, bulk-save pages as files, or says "download the site", "save as local files", "offline copy", "download all the docs", or "save for reference". Combines site mapping and scraping into organized local directories.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# firecrawl download > **Experimental.** Convenience command that combines `map` + `scrape` to save an entire site as local files. Maps the site first to discover pages, then scrapes each one into nested directories under `.firecrawl/`. All scrape options work with download. Always pass `-y` to skip the confirmation prompt. ## When to use - You want to save an entire site (or section) to local files - You need offline access to documentation or content - Bulk content extraction with organized file structure ## Quick start ```bash # Interactive wizard (picks format, screenshots, paths for you) firecrawl download https://docs.example.com # With screenshots firecrawl download https://docs.example.com --screenshot --limit 20 -y # Multiple formats (each saved as its own file per page) firecrawl download https://docs.example.com --format markdown,links --screenshot --limit 20 -y # Creates per page: index.md + links.txt + screenshot.png # Filter to specific sections firecrawl download https://docs.example.com --include-paths "/features,/sdks" # Skip translations firecrawl download https://docs.example.com --exclude-paths "/zh,/ja,/fr,/es,/pt-BR" # Full combo firecrawl download https://docs.example.com \ --include-paths "/features,/sdks" \ --exclude-paths "/zh,/ja" \ --only-main-content \ --screenshot \ -y ``` ## Download options | Option | Description | | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | `--limit <n>` | Max pages to download | | `--search <query>` | Filter URLs by search query | | `--include-paths <paths>` | Only download matching paths | | `--exclude-paths <paths>` | Skip matching paths | | `--allow-subdomains` | Include subdomain pages | | `-y` | Skip confirmation prompt (always use in automated flows) | ## Scrape options (all work with download) `-f <formats>`, `-H`, `-S`, `--screenshot`, `--full-page-screenshot`, `--only-main-content`, `--include-tags`, `--exclude-tags`, `--wait-for`, `--max-age`, `--country`, `--languages` ## See also - [firecrawl-map](../firecrawl-map/SKILL.md) — just discover URLs without downloading - [firecrawl-scrape](../firecrawl-scrape/SKILL.md) — scrape individual pages - [firecrawl-crawl](../firecrawl-crawl/SKILL.md) — bulk extract as JSON (not local files)
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