Augment Code with Bright Data MCP for Real-Time Web Access

The guide explores the integration of Bright Data's Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Augment Code, an AI coding assistant, to enhance AI agents' capabilities by allowing them to access live web data. MCP serves as a universal connector for AI models to external tools and data sources, simplifying integrations that previously required custom coding. Augment Code distinguishes itself by indexing entire codebases and understanding project architectures, enabling the execution of complex tasks but lacking direct web access. By incorporating Bright Data's MCP Server, which provides over 60 tools for web access, including web search and scraping, Augment Code can now interact with dynamic websites, verify live APIs, and gather real-time competitive intelligence efficiently. The guide also details the setup process for connecting Bright Data with Augment Code, emphasizing security best practices and troubleshooting common issues, ultimately transforming Augment Code into a web-aware agent capable of sophisticated data collection and interaction.