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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

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search Skill

Google search with structured JSON results. Returns titles, links, and descriptions via Web Unlocker API with parsed_light format.

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scrape Skill

Scrape any webpage as clean markdown. Automatic bot detection bypass, CAPTCHA solving, and JavaScript rendering via Web Unlocker.

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data-feeds Skill

Extract structured data from 40+ websites. Covers e-commerce, professional networks, social media, and more with automatic polling.

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bright-data-mcp Skill

Workflow orchestration guide that teaches Claude how to optimally use Bright Data's MCP server across all 60+ tools.

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bright-data-best-practices Skill

Production-ready API reference covering Web Unlocker, SERP API, Web Scraper API, and Browser API with code examples.

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design-mirror Skill

Capture visual design from any website and apply it to your codebase. Extracts design tokens, colors, typography, and spacing.

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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.

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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 dashboard
BRIGHTDATA_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-practices

Option 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 \
  --yes

Option 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

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Research & Analysis

Search Google for structured results, scrape full articles as markdown, combine multiple sources into comprehensive reports.

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Competitive Intelligence

Extract Amazon product data, LinkedIn company profiles, Crunchbase funding rounds, and social media metrics.

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Lead Generation

Pull LinkedIn person profiles, company data, and ZoomInfo records. Enrich with social media presence.

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Social Media Monitoring

Track profiles, posts, reels, and engagement metrics across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube, Reddit, and X.

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E-Commerce Intelligence

Product details, pricing, ratings, and reviews from Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Best Buy, Etsy, and more.

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Browser Automation

Full browser control for JavaScript-heavy sites: navigate, click, type, screenshot, and extract via Scraping Browser tools.

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