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Overview
The Bright Data template provides a complete web data infrastructure for Claude Code projects. It combines Bright Data's Web Unlocker, SERP API, Web Scraper API, and Browser API with specialized skills, MCP integration, production best-practices documentation, and 60+ tools for search, scraping, structured extraction, and browser automation.
Template Architecture
The template consists of 7 components organized into three layers:
1. Skills Layer
search Skill
Google search with structured JSON results. Returns titles, links, and descriptions via Web Unlocker API with parsed_light format.
scrape Skill
Scrape any webpage as clean markdown. Automatic bot detection bypass, CAPTCHA solving, and JavaScript rendering via Web Unlocker.
data-feeds Skill
Extract structured data from 40+ websites. Covers e-commerce, professional networks, social media, and more with automatic polling.
bright-data-mcp Skill
Workflow orchestration guide that teaches Claude how to optimally use Bright Data's MCP server across all 60+ tools.
bright-data-best-practices Skill
Production-ready API reference covering Web Unlocker, SERP API, Web Scraper API, and Browser API with code examples.
design-mirror Skill
Capture visual design from any website and apply it to your codebase. Extracts design tokens, colors, typography, and spacing.
brightdata-local-search Skill
Run local web searches using Bright Data SERP API with query expansion, multi-engine SERP retrieval, RRF reranking, deduplication, and domain clustering.
2. Integration Layer
brightdata MCP — Model Context Protocol integration providing programmatic access to 60+ tools across three modes:
Rapid Mode (Free) — search_engine, scrape_as_markdown, search_engine_batch, scrape_batch
Pro Mode — Everything in Rapid plus browser automation (13 tools), web data APIs for 40+ platforms, and advanced scraping
Custom Mode — Mix and match tool groups (ecommerce, social, business, finance, research, travel, browser, advanced_scraping)
3. Configuration Layer
Two environment variables configure the template:
BRIGHTDATA_API_KEY— Your Bright Data API key from the dashboardBRIGHTDATA_UNLOCKER_ZONE— Name of your Web Unlocker zone (for search/scrape skills)
Installation
Option 1: Skills Only
npx claude-code-templates@latest --skill web-data/search,web-data/scrape,web-data/data-feeds,web-data/bright-data-mcp,web-data/bright-data-best-practicesOption 2: Complete Template (Skills + MCP)
npx claude-code-templates@latest \
--skill web-data/search,web-data/scrape,web-data/data-feeds,web-data/bright-data-mcp,web-data/bright-data-best-practices \
--mcp web-data/brightdata \
--yesOption 3: MCP Only (No Skills)
Add to your Claude Code MCP settings:
{
"mcpServers": {
"brightdata": {
"url": "https://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=YOUR_TOKEN&pro=1"
}
}
}Supported Platforms
E-Commerce
Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, Etsy, Home Depot, Zara, Google Shopping — product details, pricing, ratings, and reviews.
Professional Networks
LinkedIn (profiles, companies, jobs, posts), Crunchbase, ZoomInfo — company data, funding rounds, and professional profiles.
Social Media
Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, X (Twitter), YouTube, Reddit — profiles, posts, reels, engagement metrics, and comments.
Other
Google Maps, Yahoo Finance, Zillow, Booking.com, Reuters, GitHub, Apple App Store, Google Play Store.
Use Cases
Research & Analysis
Search Google for structured results, scrape full articles as markdown, combine multiple sources into comprehensive reports.
Competitive Intelligence
Extract Amazon product data, LinkedIn company profiles, Crunchbase funding rounds, and social media metrics.
Lead Generation
Pull LinkedIn person profiles, company data, and ZoomInfo records. Enrich with social media presence.
Social Media Monitoring
Track profiles, posts, reels, and engagement metrics across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Reddit, and X.
E-Commerce Intelligence
Product details, pricing, ratings, and reviews from Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, Etsy, and more.
Browser Automation
Full browser control for JavaScript-heavy sites: navigate, click, type, screenshot, and extract via Scraping Browser tools.
Additional Resources
- Bright Data Dashboard
- API Documentation
- MCP Server Repository
- Skills Plugin Repository
- Create Free Bright Data Account
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