Do I need to manually configure the fallback?

No, the skill automatically handles the escalation logic, starting with the fastest method and only using more resource-intensive tools as needed.

What format is the scraped content returned in?

All retrieved content is processed and returned in clean Markdown format, making it easy for Claude to analyze and summarize the data.

How does the progressive escalation work?

It starts with basic tools like WebFetch and Curl, then scales up to browser automation and Bright Data only if the previous tier fails or is blocked.

Can this skill bypass CAPTCHAs?

Yes, by utilizing the Bright Data MCP tier, the skill can navigate advanced bot detection and CAPTCHA challenges that stop standard scrapers.

BrightData Scraper

Name: BrightData Scraper
Author: Activer007

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Web Scraping & Data Collection

Implements a progressive four-tier scraping strategy to retrieve content from any URL while bypassing bot detection and CAPTCHAs.

About

This skill provides a robust framework for extracting web content through an automated escalation path. It starts with lightweight methods like WebFetch and custom Curl commands, progressing to full browser automation and eventually utilizing the Bright Data MCP for the most challenging sites. This ensures high success rates for data collection even when faced with complex JavaScript rendering, regional blocks, or advanced anti-bot measures, always returning the final output in clean, structured Markdown.

Key Features

Full JavaScript rendering via integrated browser automation
Clean Markdown output for seamless AI integration
Progressive four-tier fallback system for maximum reliability
Advanced bot detection and CAPTCHA bypass capabilities
Direct integration with Bright Data residential proxies
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Extracting data from sites with aggressive anti-scraping protections
Converting dynamic, JS-heavy web pages into structured Markdown
Automating web research when standard fetching tools are blocked

About

Key Features

Full JavaScript rendering via integrated browser automation
Clean Markdown output for seamless AI integration
Progressive four-tier fallback system for maximum reliability
Advanced bot detection and CAPTCHA bypass capabilities
Direct integration with Bright Data residential proxies
1 GitHub stars

Use Cases

Extracting data from sites with aggressive anti-scraping protections
Converting dynamic, JS-heavy web pages into structured Markdown
Automating web research when standard fetching tools are blocked