What is Bright Data MCP Server?
The Bright Data MCP Server connects powerful web scraping capabilities to LLMs like Claude using the Model Context Protocol. Built by Bright Data, this server allows AI clients to query websites in real time, bypass CAPTCHAs, and rotate IPs using Bright’s residential proxy network. It’s an ideal choice for LLM-based agents that need access to live, structured web content without being blocked or rate-limited.
Key Features:
- Seamless integration with Bright Data’s scraping APIs
- IP rotation and CAPTCHA bypass via residential proxies
- Structured web data delivered through MCP tool interface
- Real-time crawling for RAG, QA bots, or agents
- Compatible with Claude and other MCP-compliant LLMs
Installation & Usage:
Clone the repository and run the MCP server locally:
git clone https://github.com/brightdata/brightdata-mcp cd brightdata-mcp npm install npm start
Ensure you configure your BRIGHT_DATA_API_KEY in the environment. The server will expose MCP tools for scraping and proxy-based browsing.
Platform Compatibility:
- Claude via Claude Desktop
- Any LLM supporting MCP 1.0
- Bright Data API integration
