brightdata-mcp

Name: brightdata-mcp
Author: brightdata

Warning

A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides an all-in-one solution for public web access.

2,494stars

316forks

JavaScript

Installation

# Add to your Claude Code skills
git clone https://github.com/brightdata/brightdata-mcp

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Security ReportWarning

Last scanned: 4/24/2026

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README.md

Frequently Asked Questions

What is brightdata-mcp?

brightdata-mcp is an open-source ai agents skill for AI coding assistants such as Claude Code, Codex CLI, and ChatGPT, built by brightdata. A powerful Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides an all-in-one solution for public web access. It has 2,494 GitHub stars.

Is brightdata-mcp safe to use?

brightdata-mcp returned warnings in SkillsLLM's automated security scan. It has no critical vulnerabilities, but review the flagged issues in the Security Report section before adding it to your workflow.

How do I install brightdata-mcp?

Clone the repository with "git clone https://github.com/brightdata/brightdata-mcp" and add it to your Claude Code skills directory (see the Installation section above).

What programming language is brightdata-mcp written in?

brightdata-mcp is primarily written in JavaScript. It is open-source under brightdata on GitHub, so you can review or fork the full source.

Are there alternatives to brightdata-mcp?

Yes. SkillsLLM lists many other AI Agents skills you can browse and compare side by side. Open the AI Agents category from the badge at the top of this page, or use the Related Skills and comparison links further down to weigh brightdata-mcp against similar tools.

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