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MCP Server Modes

Bright Data’s MCP server offers two modes to suit different needs:
  • Rapid (Free) - Quickly scrape search results and unlock any public webpage as clean Markdown.
  • Pro - Access advanced scraping, structured data from top platforms (Amazon, LinkedIn, X, Instagram, etc.), and full browser automation. Built for dynamic and large-scale use cases.
  • Groups - Unlock targeted capabilities with pre-built bundles. Whether you’re monitoring competitors, analyzing social trends, or automating browsers, select the exact tool groups your project requires.
  • Tools - Fine-tune your toolkit. Cherry-pick individual tools to supplement your Groups or build a completely custom setup for specialized use cases.
Rapid (Free) mode is enabled by default and is recommended for everyday browsing and data needs.

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Remote Configuration

When using a remote MCP server, you can configure advanced options by passing query parameters to your endpoint:
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unlocker
string
default:"mcp_unlocker"
Use a custom zone name for web scraping.
For example: &unlocker=my_zone_name
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browser
string
default:"mcp_browser"
Use a custom zone name for browser automation.
For example: &browser=my_browser_zone
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pro
number
default:"0"
Enable advanced (Pro) processing.
For example: &pro=1
Use &pro=1 to enable Pro mode.
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groups
string
default:true
Select pre-built tool bundles tailored to your domain. Comma-separated list of group IDs.
For example: &groups=browser,ecommerce,social
Available groups: ecommerce, social, browser, finance, business, research, app_stores, travel, advanced_scraping
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tools
string
default:true
Handpick individual tools to complement your groups selection. Comma-separated list of tool names.
For example: &tools=scrape_as_markdown,web_data_linkedin_person_profile
Using groups or tools overrides pro=1. Tool selection takes priority over Pro mode.

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Usage Examples:

https://mcp.brightdata.com/sse?token=YOUR_API_TOKEN&pro=1