# [Firehose](<https://firehose.com/>)

Real-time web data streaming API — define filter rules and receive instant updates when matching pages are crawled.

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## What is Firehose?

Firehose is a real-time web data streaming API that lets you define Lucene filter rules and receive instant Server-Sent Events (SSE) updates when matching web pages are crawled. Use it to track breaking news, monitor brand mentions, gather competitive intelligence, or build real-time data pipelines. Define your filters once and Firehose continuously streams matching results as the web is crawled — no polling, no delays.

## Features

- Real-time web change streaming via SSE

- Lucene filter rules for precise targeting

- Track news, brands, and competitive intelligence

## FAQs

Common questions about Firehose

How does Firehose work?

Define Lucene filter rules, and Firehose streams matching web page data to your app in real-time via SSE.

What can I track?

News articles, brand mentions, competitor pages, product launches — anything that appears on crawled web pages.

Is there a free tier?

Firehose offers a free tier for getting started. Check firehose.com for pricing details.

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