# Scrapy 2.19.0 ships RemoteControl extension and experimental aiohttp download handler

> Scrapy released version 2.19.0, introducing a RemoteControl extension for HTTP-based crawl inspection and control, alongside an experimental aiohttp download handler now set as the default for reactor-less runs.

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- Beat: Open Source & Tooling · Evidence: Primary source · Type/significance: release/3 · First seen: 2026-09-10T14:30:08.156011+00:00 · Updated: 2026-09-10T14:30:08.156011+00:00 · Edition: 2026-11-05
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## Briefing
- Scrapy: Scrapy released version 2.19.0, introducing a RemoteControl extension for HTTP-based crawl inspection and control, alongside an experimental aiohttp download handler now set as the default for reactor-less runs.

## Why it matters
The RemoteControl extension opens the door to tighter integration with external tools like the Scrapy MCP server, enabling real-time monitoring and manipulation of crawls without custom middleware. The shift to an aiohttp-based download handler signals a move toward async-first performance, which could simplify deployment and improve throughput for many users. Both features are experimental but point to Scrapy's evolving architecture.

## Sources
- Primary source · Scrapy · 2026-09-10 — [scrapy/scrapy 2.19.0](https://github.com/scrapy/scrapy/releases/tag/2.19.0)

## Watch next
Will the RemoteControl extension become a stable API for third-party crawler management tools?

Topics: Scrapy, Scrapy MCP server, scrapy, web-scraping, remote-control, aiohttp, mcp

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