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scrape_batch

Batch scrape multiple webpages

Part of the Bright Data MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call scrape_batch to perform operations in Bright Data. While the risk category is not fully classified, applying a rate limit gives you visibility into how often the tool is called and prevents unexpected bursts of activity from autonomous agents.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON SCRAPE_BATCH

Applying a policy to scrape_batch gives you an audit trail of every call an AI agent makes. Even for low-risk tools, visibility into agent behaviour helps you debug issues, optimise workflows, and maintain compliance with your organisation's security requirements.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Apply a rate limit to control usage and monitor for unexpected behaviour.

brightdata.yaml
tools:
  scrape_batch:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 60
          window: 60

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DETAILS

Tool Name

scrape_batch

Category

Other

Risk Level

Low

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the scrape_batch tool do?

Batch scrape multiple webpages. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Bright Data MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on scrape_batch?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for scrape_batch. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Bright Data MCP server.

What risk level is scrape_batch?

scrape_batch is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit scrape_batch?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the scrape_batch rule in your Intercept policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block scrape_batch completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for scrape_batch. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides scrape_batch?

scrape_batch is provided by the Bright Data MCP server (@brightdata/mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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