open-agent-builder

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The open-agent-builder is a powerful visual workflow tool for creating AI agents with ease. It features drag-and-drop functionality for building web scraping pipelines, enabling real-time execution and integration into your projects.

2,1553920Updated 3d ago

Intermediate15 minutes to implementdevelopment

Saves ~150 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

claude install firecrawl/open-agent-builder

Works with:

ChatGPTGitHub Copilot

Overview

About This Skill

#documentation

How to Use

[{"step":"Define the Agent's Purpose","action":"Open Type and select 'Custom Agent'. Specify the agent's goal (e.g., 'Scrape competitor pricing data') and add skills like 'Web Scraping' and 'Data Formatting'.","tip":"Use the 'Agent Goals' template in Type to pre-fill common scraping objectives."},{"step":"Configure the Scraping Pipeline","action":"Drag and drop nodes in the open-agent-builder to design the workflow. Start with a 'Web Request' node for the target URL, add 'HTML Parser' nodes to extract data, and include a 'Data Formatter' node to structure outputs.","tip":"Use the 'Preview' feature to test individual nodes before running the full pipeline."},{"step":"Set Up Real-Time Execution","action":"Enable 'Real-Time Mode' in the agent settings. Adjust polling intervals and error handling (e.g., retries, timeouts) in the 'Execution' tab.","tip":"For dynamic websites, enable 'Headless Browser' mode to handle JavaScript-rendered content."},{"step":"Refine and Deploy","action":"Run the agent and review the output. Use the 'Logs' panel to debug errors. Once satisfied, deploy the agent and set up scheduled runs or webhooks for automation.","tip":"Save the agent as a template for reuse (e.g., 'E-commerce Scraper') to avoid rebuilding pipelines."},{"step":"Integrate with Tools","action":"Connect the agent to Type's integrations (e.g., Google Sheets, Slack, or Notion) to automatically push scraped data to your workflows.","tip":"Use Type's 'API Endpoint' feature to expose scraped data to other apps via REST calls."}]

Use Cases

Build dynamic web scraping pipelines to gather market intelligence.

Automate data collection processes for lead generation campaigns.

Create complex workflows for competitive analysis and reporting.

Integrate real-time data extraction into existing applications.

Best For

GrowthRevOps

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

Terminal

claude install firecrawl/open-agent-builder

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/firecrawl/open-agent-builder

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Use the open-agent-builder in [Type] to create an AI agent that scrapes [WEBSITE_URL] for [SPECIFIC_DATA_TYPE, e.g., product prices, job listings, news headlines]. Configure the pipeline to extract [FIELDS_TO_EXTRACT] and output the results in [OUTPUT_FORMAT, e.g., CSV, JSON]. Test the agent in real-time and refine the scraping logic if needed.

Example Output

### AI Agent Scraping Pipeline Report

**Agent Name:** Product Price Monitor
**Target Website:** [TechGadgets.com](https://techgadgets.com)
**Data Type:** Smartphone prices and availability

#### Pipeline Configuration:
1. **Entry Point:** `https://techgadgets.com/smartphones`
2. **Scraping Logic:**
   - Extract product names, prices, and stock status from each product card.
   - Follow pagination links to scrape all 5 pages of listings.
   - Handle dynamic content using headless browser emulation.
3. **Output Format:** JSON with fields: `product_name`, `price`, `availability`, `timestamp`.

#### Real-Time Execution Results:
```json
[
  {
    "product_name": "Galaxy S24 Ultra",
    "price": "$1,199.99",
    "availability": "In Stock",
    "timestamp": "2024-05-20T14:30:00Z"
  },
  {
    "product_name": "iPhone 15 Pro",
    "price": "$999.00",
    "availability": "Out of Stock",
    "timestamp": "2024-05-20T14:30:00Z"
  },
  {
    "product_name": "Pixel 8 Pro",
    "price": "$899.99",
    "availability": "In Stock",
    "timestamp": "2024-05-20T14:30:00Z"
  }
]
```

#### Refined Logic:
- Added retry logic for failed requests (e.g., 403 errors).
- Implemented rate limiting to avoid IP bans (1 request every 2 seconds).
- Excluded sponsored listings to focus on organic results.

**Next Steps:**
- Schedule the agent to run daily at 8 AM UTC.
- Set up alerts for price drops >10%.
- Integrate with Google Sheets for team access.