brightdata-mcp
A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides an all-in-one solution for public web access.
- 2.7k stars
- 335 forks
- 39 open issues
- Language: JavaScript
- License: MIT
- updated
Install
git clone https://github.com/brightdata/brightdata-mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"brightdata-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/brightdata-mcp/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"brightdata-mcp": {
"command": "node",
"args": ["/path/to/brightdata-mcp/dist/index.js"]
}
}
}- Run the command above in your terminal (Claude Code), or paste the JSON config into claude_desktop_config.json (Claude Desktop).
- Replace any <placeholder> values with your API keys or paths.
- Restart Claude. The MCP server and its tools appear automatically.
Clone https://github.com/brightdata/brightdata-mcp and follow its README for install instructions.
Editor's note
Bright Data MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that gives Claude and other LLM-based tools live access to the public web through Bright Data's proxy and unblocking infrastructure. It connects to Claude Desktop as a custom connector via a hosted URL or runs locally via npx, and works equally well with Claude Code, Cursor, and other MCP-compatible coding agents. The server exposes several tool groups: web scraping and browser automation with anti-bot bypass, a Code group that pulls structured package metadata and READMEs directly from npm and PyPI, and a GEO group that queries ChatGPT, Grok, and Perplexity to surface how those models describe a given brand. A free tier provides 5,000 requests per month, making it usable for prototyping before upgrading to paid tiers. Researchers, e-commerce analysts, and developers building AI agents that need current data rather than static training knowledge are the primary audience.
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What people ask about brightdata-mcp
What is brightdata/brightdata-mcp?
brightdata/brightdata-mcp is mcp servers for the Claude AI ecosystem. A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides an all-in-one solution for public web access. It has 2.7k GitHub stars and its last recorded update is dated 2026-10-20.
How do I install brightdata-mcp?
You can install brightdata-mcp by cloning the repository (https://github.com/brightdata/brightdata-mcp) or following the README instructions on GitHub. ClaudeWave also provides quick install blocks on this page.
Is brightdata/brightdata-mcp safe to use?
Our security agent has analyzed brightdata/brightdata-mcp and assigned a Trust Score of 100/100 (tier: Verified). See the full breakdown of passed checks and flags on this page.
Who maintains brightdata/brightdata-mcp?
brightdata/brightdata-mcp is maintained by brightdata. The last recorded GitHub activity is dated 2026-10-20, with 39 open issues.
Are there alternatives to brightdata-mcp?
Yes. On ClaudeWave you can browse similar mcp servers at /categories/mcp, sorted by popularity or recent activity.