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Prerequisites

Before getting started, make sure you have the following:

Bright Data Account

Sign up for free and receive 5,000 requests per month at no cost.

Your Bright Data API Key

New users receive their API key via the welcome email.
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Select Your Endpoint

Use one of the following endpoints to connect to the Remote MCP Server:
https://mcp.brightdata.com/sse?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN
Replace YOUR_API_TOKEN with your actual Bright Data API token.
3

Choose Your Client

Select and configure your preferred client:

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Advanced Configuration

Optional query parameters:
  • &unlocker=my_zone_name – Use a custom zone name for web scraping.
  • &browser=my_browser_zone – Use a custom zone name for browser automation.
  • &pro=1 – Enable advanced processing.

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Modes: Rapid (Free) vs Pro

Rapid (Free) – Access to search_engine and scraper_as_markdown tools.
Pro – Adds Browser API and Scraper tools for more advanced data extraction.Set &pro=1 in your endpoint URL to request Pro features.
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Quick Examples

Try these sample prompts with your MCP Server: