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Bright Data's Web MCP provides AI agents with seamless, unblocked access to real-time web data via a variety of tools, with varying levels of access and cost.
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Bright Data's Web MCP provides AI agents with seamless, unblocked access to real-time web data via a variety of tools, with varying levels of access and cost.
The Bright Data Web MCP is relatively safe in its default, free tier configuration. Enabling Pro mode or using custom tool configurations increases the risk, requiring careful consideration of the selected tools and their potential impact. Securely managing the API token is crucial.
Performance depends on the target website and the complexity of the scraping or browser automation tasks. Network latency and website responsiveness can significantly impact execution time.
Cost depends on the selected mode (free, Pro, custom) and the number of requests made. Pro mode incurs additional charges based on usage.
npx @brightdata/mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"Bright Data": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@brightdata/mcp"],
"env": {
"API_TOKEN": "<your-api-token-here>"
}
}
}
}API_TOKENsearch_enginePerforms a web search and returns AI-optimized results.
Read-only operation; no data modification or system access.
scrape_as_markdownScrapes a webpage and converts it to clean markdown format.
Read-only operation; no data modification or system access.
scraping_browser_snapshotCaptures a snapshot of a webpage using a real browser.
Can potentially trigger website security measures or expose sensitive information if not used carefully.
scraping_browser_click_refSimulates a click on a webpage element and returns the resulting page.
Can potentially trigger website security measures or unintended actions if not used carefully.
scraping_browser_screenshotTakes a screenshot of a webpage using a real browser.
Can potentially capture sensitive information displayed on the page.
web_data_amazon_productExtracts product data from Amazon.
Read-only data extraction.
web_data_linkedin_postsScrapes posts from LinkedIn.
Read-only data extraction.
extractExtracts structured data from a webpage using AI.
Read-only data extraction.
API Key
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The Bright Data Web MCP is relatively safe in its default, free tier configuration. Enabling Pro mode or using custom tool configurations increases the risk, requiring careful consideration of the selected tools and their potential impact. Securely managing the API token is crucial.
Autonomy depends on the selected tools and their configuration. The base tools are read-only, but Pro mode tools can perform actions on websites.
Production Tip
Monitor API usage and error rates to ensure proper functioning and prevent abuse.
Rapid mode is the free tier, offering basic web search and scraping. Pro mode is a pay-as-you-go option that unlocks access to 60+ tools, including browser automation and web data APIs.
Set the `PRO_MODE` environment variable to `true` when running the MCP server.
Yes, you can use the `GROUPS` and `TOOLS` environment variables to enable specific tool bundles or individual tools.
You will need to upgrade to a paid plan to continue using the service.
Bright Data employs enterprise-grade unblocking technology to prevent your AI from being blocked. However, it's important to securely manage your API token and carefully consider the potential risks of using browser automation tools.
No, the MCP server is single-threaded.
Use the `RATE_LIMIT` environment variable to specify the desired rate limit (e.g., `100/1h` for 100 requests per hour).