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Guides, quickstarts and API references for Bright Data Scraper API, Scraper Studio, Web Unlocker API, SERP API, proxies, datasets and Bright Data MCP.

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Data extraction, web access, AI training data and proxy networks.

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Data extraction

Extract structured data with pre-built or custom scrapers.

Scraper APIStructured data from thousands of sitesScraper StudioBuild and host custom scrapersManaged servicesDone-for-you data collection

Training data

Web data without running a single scraper.

Dataset MarketplaceReady-made datasets, 250+ domainsWeb ArchiveCached web page snapshots

Web access

Unblock, search and browse any page by API.

Web Unlocker APIUnblock any protected pageSERP APISearch results as structured JSONBrowser APIRemote browsers for automation

Proxy networks

Five network types for routing traffic at scale.

Residential proxies400M+ real-user IPsDatacenter proxiesFast, low-cost IPsISP proxiesStatic residential-grade IPsProxy ManagerOpen-source proxy routingBrowser ExtensionProxies in Chrome

AI tools

Tools that connect agents to the live web.

Bright Data MCPLive web access for agentsSDKsPython and JavaScript clientsBright Data CLIThe platform from your terminal

Set up your AI tools

Connect Bright Data to the tool you already use. Each command is the same one documented in its MCP integration guide.

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport sse brightdata "https://mcp.brightdata.com/sse?token=YOUR_API_KEY"

Send your first request

Each example scrapes a LinkedIn profile with the Scraper API and works as-is after you replace YOUR_API_KEY with a key from your account settings. See authentication for how API keys work across all products.

cURL

curl -X POST \
  "https://api.brightdata.com/datasets/v3/scrape?dataset_id=gd_l1viktl72bvl7bjuj0&format=json" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '[{"url": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/satyanadella"}]'

The same request pattern works for every scraper: swap the dataset ID and input URL. See the Instagram and SERP API quickstarts for the next targets.

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