by brightdata
Provides real-time web access for AI models, delivering search, markdown‑ready scraping, and optional browser automation while bypassing geo‑restrictions, rate limits, and CAPTCHAs.
What is Web MCP about? Web MCP delivers reliable, unblockable web access for large language models and AI agents, enabling them to fetch up‑to‑date information, scrape structured data, and control browsers without manual infrastructure.
How to use Web MCP?
npx @brightdata/mcp (or use the hosted endpoint https://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN).search_engine or scrape_as_markdown from your AI workflow. Enable PRO_MODE=true to access the full suite of 60+ advanced tools.Key features of Web MCP
Use cases of Web MCP
FAQ
node executable.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 No more outdated responses, no more "I can't access real-time information" - just seamless, reliable web access that actually works.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.
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:
Bright Data Webhttps://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN{
"mcpServers": {
"Bright Data": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@brightdata/mcp"],
"env": {
"API_TOKEN": "<your-api-token-here>"
}
}
}
}
💡 Note: Pro mode is not included in the free tier and incurs additional charges based on usage.
✅ "What's Tesla's current stock price?"
✅ "Find the best-rated restaurants in Tokyo right now"
✅ "Get today's weather forecast for New York"
✅ "What movies are releasing this week?"
✅ "What are the trending topics on Twitter today?"
Note: These videos show earlier versions. New demos coming soon! 🎥
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/59f6ebba-801a-49ab-8278-1b2120912e33
https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/61ab0bee-fdfa-4d50-b0de-5fab96b4b91d
| Tool | Description | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
🔍 search_engine |
Web search with AI-optimized results | Research, fact-checking, current events |
📄 scrape_as_markdown |
Convert any webpage to clean markdown | Content extraction, documentation |
| Category | Tools | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Browser Control | scraping_browser.* |
Full browser automation |
| Web Data APIs | web_data_* |
Structured data extraction |
| E-commerce | Product scrapers | Amazon, eBay, Walmart data |
| Social Media | Social scrapers | Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram |
| Maps & Local | Location tools | Google Maps, business data |
📚 View complete tool documentation →
Try the Web MCP without any setup:
{
"mcpServers": {
"Bright Data": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@brightdata/mcp"],
"env": {
"API_TOKEN": "your-token-here"
}
}
}
}
{
"mcpServers": {
"Bright Data": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@brightdata/mcp"],
"env": {
"API_TOKEN": "your-token-here",
"PRO_MODE": "true", // Enable all 60+ tools
"RATE_LIMIT": "100/1h", // Custom rate limiting
"WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE": "custom", // Custom unlocker zone
"BROWSER_ZONE": "custom_browser" // Custom browser zone
}
}
}
}
Solution: Install Node.js or use the full path to node:
"command": "/usr/local/bin/node" // macOS/Linux
"command": "C:\\Program Files\\nodejs\\node.exe" // Windows
Solution: Increase timeout in your client settings to 180s
Solution: Ensure your API token is valid and has proper permissions
Solution: Check your internet connection and firewall settings
We love contributions! Here's how you can help:
Please follow Bright Data's coding standards.
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{
"mcpServers": {
"Bright Data": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"@brightdata/mcp"
],
"env": {
"API_TOKEN": "<YOUR_API_TOKEN>"
}
}
}
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