Bright Data MCP Tools Reference
Complete reference for all Bright Data MCP server tools, organized by mode and category.
Rapid (Free) Tools
Available by default, no special configuration needed.
search_engine
Scrape search results from Google, Bing, or Yandex. Returns SERP results in JSON for Google and Markdown for Bing/Yandex. Supports pagination with the cursor parameter.
scrape_as_markdown
Scrape a single webpage with advanced extraction and return Markdown. Uses Bright Data's unlocker to handle bot protection and CAPTCHA.
search_engine_batch
Run up to 10 search queries in parallel. Returns JSON for Google results and Markdown for Bing/Yandex. Requires advanced_scraping group or Pro mode.
scrape_batch
Scrape up to 10 webpages in one request and return an array of URL/content pairs in Markdown format. Requires advanced_scraping group or Pro mode.
Pro Tools by Group
Advanced Scraping Group (advanced_scraping)
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
scrape_as_html |
Scrape a webpage and return raw HTML. Handles bot detection and CAPTCHA. |
extract |
Scrape a webpage as Markdown, then convert to structured JSON using AI. Accepts optional custom extraction prompt. |
session_stats |
Report how many times each tool has been called during the current MCP session. |
search_engine_batch |
Run up to 10 search queries in parallel. |
scrape_batch |
Scrape up to 10 webpages in one request. |
E-Commerce Group (ecommerce)
| Tool | URL Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|
web_data_amazon_product |
Must contain /dp/ |
Structured Amazon product data (title, price, rating, images, etc.) |
web_data_amazon_product_reviews |
Must contain /dp/ |
Structured Amazon review data |
web_data_amazon_product_search |
Requires keyword + Amazon domain URL | Structured search results (first page only) |
web_data_walmart_product |
Must contain /ip/ |
Structured Walmart product data |
web_data_walmart_seller |
Valid Walmart seller URL | Structured seller data |
web_data_ebay_product |
Valid eBay product URL | Structured eBay listing data |
web_data_homedepot_products |
Valid homedepot.com URL | Structured Home Depot data |
web_data_zara_products |
Valid Zara product URL | Structured Zara data |
web_data_etsy_products |
Valid Etsy product URL | Structured Etsy data |
web_data_bestbuy_products |
Valid Best Buy product URL | Structured Best Buy data |
web_data_google_shopping |
Valid Google Shopping URL | Structured Google Shopping data |
Social Media Group (social)
| Tool | URL Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|
web_data_linkedin_person_profile |
Valid LinkedIn profile URL | Profile data (experience, skills, education) |
web_data_linkedin_company_profile |
Valid LinkedIn company URL | Company profile data |
web_data_linkedin_job_listings |
Valid LinkedIn jobs URL | Job listing details |
web_data_linkedin_posts |
Valid LinkedIn post URL | Post content and engagement |
web_data_linkedin_people_search |
LinkedIn people search URL | People search results |
web_data_instagram_profiles |
Valid Instagram profile URL | Bio, followers, following |
web_data_instagram_posts |
Valid Instagram post URL | Post details, likes, captions |
web_data_instagram_reels |
Valid Instagram reel URL | Reel data and metrics |
web_data_instagram_comments |
Valid Instagram URL | Post comments |
web_data_facebook_posts |
Valid Facebook post URL | Post content and reactions |
web_data_facebook_marketplace_listings |
Valid Marketplace listing URL | Listing details |
web_data_facebook_company_reviews |
Valid Facebook company URL (+ optional review count) | Company reviews |
web_data_facebook_events |
Valid Facebook event URL | Event details |
web_data_tiktok_profiles |
Valid TikTok profile URL | Creator profile data |
web_data_tiktok_posts |
Valid TikTok post URL | Video details and metrics |
web_data_tiktok_shop |
Valid TikTok Shop product URL | Product data |
web_data_tiktok_comments |
Valid TikTok video URL | Video comments |
web_data_x_posts |
Valid X (Twitter) post URL | Tweet data |
web_data_youtube_videos |
Valid YouTube video URL | Video metadata |
web_data_youtube_profiles |
Valid YouTube channel URL | Channel profile data |
web_data_youtube_comments |
Valid YouTube video URL (+ optional num_of_comments, default 10) | Video comments |
web_data_reddit_posts |
Valid Reddit post URL | Post and comment data |
Business Intelligence Group (business)
| Tool | URL Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|
web_data_crunchbase_company |
Valid Crunchbase company URL | Company funding, employees, rounds |
web_data_zoominfo_company_profile |
Valid ZoomInfo company URL | Company profile data |
web_data_google_maps_reviews |
Valid Google Maps URL (+ optional days_limit, default 3) | Business reviews |
web_data_zillow_properties_listing |
Valid Zillow listing URL | Property listing data |
Finance Group (finance)
| Tool | URL Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|
web_data_yahoo_finance_business |
Valid Yahoo Finance business URL | Company profile and stock data |
Research Group (research)
| Tool | URL Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|
web_data_reuter_news |
Valid Reuters news article URL | Structured news data |
web_data_github_repository_file |
Valid GitHub file URL | Repository file data |
App Stores Group (app_stores)
| Tool | URL Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|
web_data_google_play_store |
Valid Play Store app URL | App data and reviews |
web_data_apple_app_store |
Valid App Store app URL | App data and reviews |
Travel Group (travel)
| Tool | URL Requirement | Description |
|---|---|---|
web_data_booking_hotel_listings |
Valid Booking.com listing URL | Hotel listing data |
Browser Automation Group (browser)
Use these tools in sequence for interactive web automation.
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
scraping_browser_navigate |
Open or reuse a session, navigate to URL. Resets tracked network requests. |
scraping_browser_go_back |
Navigate back to the previous page. |
scraping_browser_go_forward |
Navigate forward to the next page. |
scraping_browser_snapshot |
Capture ARIA snapshot listing interactive elements with refs. |
scraping_browser_click_ref |
Click an element by its ref from the ARIA snapshot. Requires ref + human-readable description. |
scraping_browser_type_ref |
Fill an input element by ref. Optionally press Enter after typing. |
scraping_browser_screenshot |
Capture screenshot. Supports optional full_page mode. |
scraping_browser_network_requests |
List network requests since page load (method, URL, status). |
scraping_browser_wait_for_ref |
Wait until an element becomes visible (optional timeout in ms). |
scraping_browser_get_text |
Return the text content of the page body. |
scraping_browser_get_html |
Return page HTML. Avoid full_page unless head/script tags are needed. |
scraping_browser_scroll |
Scroll to the bottom of the page. |
scraping_browser_scroll_to_ref |
Scroll until a specific element (by ARIA ref) is in view. |
Browser Automation Best Practices
- Always start with
scraping_browser_navigateto open the target URL - Use
scraping_browser_snapshotto discover interactive elements before clicking/typing - Use refs from the snapshot (not selectors) for all interactions
- After interactions, take a new
scraping_browser_snapshotto see updated state - Use
scraping_browser_screenshotto visually verify state when debugging - Use
scraping_browser_wait_for_refbefore interacting with elements that load dynamically - Extract final content with
scraping_browser_get_textorscraping_browser_get_html
Available Groups Summary
| Group | Description | Key Tools |
|---|---|---|
ecommerce |
E-commerce platforms | Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, Etsy, etc. |
social |
Social media & professional | LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X, Reddit |
business |
Business intelligence | Crunchbase, ZoomInfo, Google Maps, Zillow |
finance |
Financial data | Yahoo Finance |
research |
Research & news | Reuters, GitHub |
app_stores |
App stores | Google Play, Apple App Store |
travel |
Travel platforms | Booking.com |
browser |
Browser automation | Navigate, click, type, screenshot, extract |
advanced_scraping |
Advanced extraction | HTML scraping, AI extraction, batch operations |