API Playground
The Playground is the fastest way to experiment with CRW without wiring up your own client first. Use it when you want to validate a URL, compare options, or inspect response shapes before writing code.
Open The Playground
Best Uses
- validate that a target URL works before you automate it,
- compare
markdownvshtmlvsjson, - test selectors or JS rendering settings,
- and confirm response fields before you wire the request into your app or agent.
Recommended Workflow
- Start with
scrape - Request only
markdown - Confirm the output looks right
- Add selectors, JS rendering, or extraction only if needed
That sequence keeps debugging simple and makes the endpoint examples almost copy-paste.
When Not To Use It
Skip the Playground if you already know the request shape you need and just want production code. In that case, start with Quick Start or the specific endpoint page under REST API.