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brightdata-mcp
CommunityMCP server by brightdata · updated · ★ 2.7k · 12k downloads a week
Bright Data's Web MCP server enabling AI agents to search, extract & navigate the web brightdata-mcp is a community project by brightdata, not verified by a company domain.
Last commit 2 days ago
MIT: permissive, fine for commercial use
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Install brightdata-mcp
Built from the published package, never by AIclaude mcp add brightdata-mcp -- npx -y @brightdata/mcpRun in your terminal. Add --scope user to use it in every project.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brightdata-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@brightdata/mcp"
]
}
}
}Settings, Developer, Edit config. Paste into claude_desktop_config.json and restart.
{
"mcpServers": {
"brightdata-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@brightdata/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.cursor/mcp.json (all projects) or .cursor/mcp.json (this project).
{
"servers": {
"brightdata-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@brightdata/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to .vscode/mcp.json. VS Code uses "servers", not "mcpServers".
codex mcp add brightdata-mcp -- npx -y @brightdata/mcp{
"mcpServers": {
"brightdata-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@brightdata/mcp"
]
}
}
}Add to ~/.gemini/config/mcp_config.json (all projects) or .agents/mcp_config.json (this project).
gemini mcp add brightdata-mcp npx -y @brightdata/mcpGemini CLI was replaced by Antigravity CLI in June 2026 and remains only for enterprise licences and paid API keys.
MCP servers run with your permissions and can read what you give them access to. Some need an API key: check the README and add it under env in the brightdata-mcp block.
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brightdata-mcp: common questions
How do I install brightdata-mcp?
In Claude Code run claude mcp add brightdata-mcp -- npx -y @brightdata/mcp. For Claude Desktop, Cursor and VS Code, paste the config shown above and restart. See the install guides.
Is brightdata-mcp the official server?
brightdata-mcp is a community project by brightdata, not verified by a company domain.
Is brightdata-mcp free?
The code is published under the MIT licence. The service it connects to may have its own pricing.
Is brightdata-mcp safe to use?
It scores 91 of 100. Grades: maintenance A, licence A, quality A. The security check has not run for it yet. Review the code before you install. How grades work.
What are alternatives to brightdata-mcp?
Similar MCP servers: exa, Agent Skills Search Server, brave, Atlassian Rovo MCP Server.
Does brightdata-mcp work with ChatGPT?
Not directly. It runs locally, and ChatGPT only connects to remote servers with a URL. Use it in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code or Codex.