This project provides a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for AI agents and LLMs to access real-time web data, overcoming common blocking mechanisms. It targets developers building AI-powered applications that require up-to-date information from the web, offering seamless integration with MCP-compatible clients and bypassing geo-restrictions.

How It Works

The server leverages Bright Data's infrastructure, including its Web Unlocker and optional Browser API, to facilitate web scraping. It acts as a proxy, allowing AI agents to issue commands for searching, navigating, and extracting data from websites. This approach bypasses geo-restrictions and bot detection, providing reliable access to public web data.

Quick Start & Requirements

• Install Node.js.
• Run via npx @brightdata/mcp.
• Requires a Bright Data account and API token.
• Optional: Configure WEB_UNLOCKER_ZONE and BROWSER_AUTH environment variables for custom zones or browser control.
• Quickstart guide for Claude Desktop: https://github.com/brightdata/brightdata-mcp#quickstart-with-claude-desktop
• Playground available on Smithery: https://smithery.ai/server/@luminati-io/brightdata-mcp

Highlighted Details

• Real-time web access for AI agents.
• Bypasses geo-restrictions and bot detection.
• Supports remote browser automation.
• Integrates with MCP-compatible AI assistants like Claude Desktop, Cursor, and Windsurf.

Maintenance & Community

• Maintained by Bright Data.
• Contributions welcome via issues and pull requests.
• Coding style guidelines provided.
• Support available through Bright Data or GitHub issues.

Licensing & Compatibility

• License: Not explicitly stated in the README.
• Compatibility: Designed for MCP-compatible clients. Commercial use is dependent on Bright Data's terms of service.

Limitations & Caveats

Scraped web content should be treated as untrusted and validated before use in LLM prompts to prevent prompt injection. Timeouts may need adjustment for slow-loading websites. The npx command might require path configuration if not found by the system.