Bright Data MCP

by luminati-io

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A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides an all-in-one solution for public web access.

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Author: luminati-io
GitHub stars: 2,489
Downloads: 4,818
Categories: Search, Web Scraping, Automation, AI

- Smart web search optimized for AI consumption
- Clean markdown content extraction from any page
- Anti-bot protection and automatic geo-restriction bypass
- 60+ structured tools across ecommerce, social, finance, and more
- 5,000 free credits per month, no credit card required
- Works with any LLM — Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama
- Browser automation and web data APIs (Pro mode)

Setting up with Highlight

This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:

Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
Configure the plugin with the settings below

Plugin Name Bright Data MCP

Command (node, npx, python, etc.)

Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches

Setting up with Cursor

Open Cursor's settings
Navigate to the MCP section
Click "Add new Global MCP server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Claude Desktop

Open Claude Desktop's settings
Go to the Integrations tab
Click "Add MCP Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure Claude Desktop is running before attempting to connect.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Windsurf

Open Windsurf's preferences
Go to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Integration"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Cline

Open Cline's settings
Navigate to the Integrations section
Click "Add MCP Server"
Copy and paste the configuration below based on your operating system

Note: Make sure to restart Cline after adding the configuration.

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Setting up with Goose

Open Goose's preferences
Go to the Integrations tab
Select "MCP Servers"
Click "Add New Server"
Use the configuration below based on your operating system

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

JSON

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

From the repository

Install via npx @brightdata/mcp with an API token, or use the hosted server at https://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN. Configure tool groups and mode using environment variables: API_TOKEN, PRO_MODE, GROUPS, and TOOLS. Works with any MCP-compatible client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.).

Claude Desktop / Cursor

Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bright data mcp": {
            "Bright Data": {
                "command": "npx",
                "args": [
                    "@brightdata/mcp"
                ],
                "env": {
                    "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
                    "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
                    "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

McpServers

{
    "Bright Data": {
        "command": "npx",
        "args": [
            "@brightdata/mcp"
        ],
        "env": {
            "API_TOKEN": "<insert-your-api-token-here>",
            "WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "<optional if you want to override the default mcp_unlocker zone name>",
            "BROWSER_AUTH": "<optional if you want to enable remote browser control tools>"
        }
    }
}

<div align="center">
<a href="https://brightdata.com/ai/mcp-server">
Bright Data Logo
</a>

<h1>The Web MCP</h1>

<p>
<strong>🌐 Give your AI real-time web superpowers</strong><br/>
<i>Seamlessly connect LLMs to the live web without getting blocked</i>
</p>

<p>
<a href="#-quick-start">Quick Start</a> •
<a href="#-features">Features</a> •
<a href="#-pricing--modes">Pricing</a> •
<a href="#-demos">Demos</a> •
<a href="#-documentation">Docs</a> •
<a href="#-support">Support</a>
</p>

<div>
<h3>🎉 <strong>Free Tier Available!</strong> 🎉</h3>
<p><strong>5,000 credits/month FREE</strong> <br/>
<sub>No credit card required · Auto-renews monthly · Perfect for prototyping and everyday AI workflows</sub></p>
</div>
</div>

<br/>

<div align="center">
<h3>NEW: Code Tool group - Your Coding Agent's Best Friend</h3>
<p><strong>Instant access to npm and PyPI package data, right from your AI agent.</strong></p>
<p>
Need the latest version of a package? Want to read its README without leaving your workflow?<br/>
The <b>Code</b> tool group gives coding agents structured, reliable package metadata on demand —<br/>
no scraping, no stale caches, just the data your agent needs to make smart dependency decisions.
</p>
<table>
<tr>
<td align="center"><b>npm</b><br/><sub>Package versions, READMEs, metadata & dependencies</sub></td>
<td align="center"><b>PyPI</b><br/><sub>Python package info, versions & project details</sub></td>
</tr>
</table>
<p><code>GROUPS="code"</code>  ·  The go-to tool for Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf & any MCP-powered coding agent</p>
</div>

<div align="center">
<h3>GEO & AI Brand Visibility Tools</h3>
<p><strong>See how ChatGPT, Grok, and Perplexity talk about your brand.</strong></p>
<p>
Query leading LLMs directly from your agent and get back structured, markdown-formatted answers.<br/>
The ultimate feedback loop for <b>Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)</b> — monitor AI-generated
recommendations, track brand mentions across LLMs, and understand how AI perceives your products.
</p>
<table>
<tr>
<td align="center"><b>ChatGPT</b><br/><sub>AI-generated insights, citations & recommendations</sub></td>
<td align="center"><b>Grok</b><br/><sub>Real-time AI analysis powered by X data</sub></td>
<td align="center"><b>Perplexity</b><br/><sub>Search-augmented AI answers with sources</sub></td>
</tr>
</table>
<p><code>GROUPS="geo"</code>  ·  Works with any MCP-compatible agent</p>
</div>

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🌟 Overview

The Web MCP is your gateway to giving AI assistants true web capabilities. No more outdated responses, no more "I can't access real-time information" - just seamless, reliable web access that actually works.

Built by Bright Data, the world's #1 web data platform, this MCP server ensures your AI never gets blocked, rate-limited, or served CAPTCHAs.

<div align="center">
<table>
<tr>
<td align="center">✅ <strong>Works with Any LLM</strong><br/><sub>Claude, GPT, Gemini, Llama</sub></td>
<td align="center">🛡️ <strong>Never Gets Blocked</strong><br/><sub>Enterprise-grade unblocking</sub></td>
<td align="center">🚀 <strong>5,000 Free Credits</strong><br/><sub>Monthly · No card needed</sub></td>
<td align="center">⚡ <strong>Zero Config</strong><br/><sub>Works out of the box</sub></td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>

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🎯 Perfect For

- 🔍 Real-time Research - Get current prices, news, and live data
- 🛍️ E-commerce Intelligence - Monitor products, prices, and availability
- 📊 Market Analysis - Track competitors and industry trends
- 🤖 AI Agents - Build agents that can actually browse the web
- 💻 Coding Agents - Look up npm/PyPI packages, versions, and READMEs in real time
- 🧠 GEO & Brand Visibility - See how ChatGPT, Grok, and Perplexity perceive your brand
- 📝 Content Creation - Access up-to-date information for writing
- 🎓 Academic Research - Gather data from multiple sources efficiently

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⚡ Quick Start

Use the configuration wizard:

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<summary><b>📡 Use our hosted server - No installation needed!</b></summary>

Perfect for users who want zero setup. Just add this URL to your MCP client:

https://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN_HERE

Setup in Claude Desktop:
1. Go to: Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2. Name: Bright Data Web
3. URL: https://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN
4. Click "Add" and you're done! ✨

<summary><b>Run locally on your machine</b></summary>

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Bright Data": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["@brightdata/mcp"],
      "env": {
        "API_TOKEN": "<your-api-token-here>"
      }
    }
  }
}

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🚀 Pricing & Modes

<div align="center">
<table>
<tr>
<th width="33%">⚡ Rapid Mode (Free tier)</th>
<th width="33%">💎 Pro Mode</th>
<th width="34%">🔧 Custom Mode</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td align="center">
<h3>$0/month</h3>
<p><strong>5,000 credits</strong></p>
<hr/>
<p>✅ Web Search<br/>
✅ Scraping with Web unlocker<br/>
✅ AI-ranked Discover search<br/>
❌ Browser Automation<br/>
❌ Web data tools</p>
<br/>
<code>Default Mode</code>
</td>
<td align="center">
<h3>Pay-as-you-go</h3>
<p><strong>Everything in rapid plus 60+ tools</strong></p>
<hr/>
<p>✅ Browser Control<br/>
✅ Web Data APIs<br/>
<br/>
<br/>
<br/>
<code>PRO_MODE=true</code>
</td>
<td align="center">
<h3>Usage-based</h3>
<p><strong>Pick the tools you need</strong></p>
<hr/>
<p>✅ Combine tool groups<br/>
✅ Add individual tools<br/>
❌ Overrides Pro eligibility</p>
<br/>
<code>GROUPS="browser"</code><br/>
<code>TOOLS="scrape_as_html"</code>
</td>
</tr>
</table>
</div>

> 💡 How the free tier works: Your account gets 5,000 credits/month
> (~$7.50 value), auto-renewed on the 1st with no credit card required.
> MCP requests draw from this shared pool — base tools (search_engine,
> scrape_as_markdown, discover) cost 1 credit per request, while
> web_data_* tools cost 1 credit per record returned. Unused credits
> don't roll over, and when they run out requests stop (no surprise
> charges unless you've deposited funds). Pro mode is not included in the
> free tier and incurs additional charges based on usage.

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