> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.brightdata.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # How to Set Up Local (Self-hosted) MCP > Set up a self-hosted Bright Data MCP server: step-by-step installation, configuration and connection to AI agents like Claude or Cursor in under 10 minutes. You might be eligible for our Startup Program. Get fully funded access to the infrastructure you're reading about right now (up to \$20K value). Before you begin, make sure you have the following: *Sign up for free and receive **5,000 requests** per month at no cost.* *New users receive their API key in the welcome email.* *Ensure Node.js is installed and up to date.* Select and configure your preferred MCP client: * {} Claude * {} n8n Try these example prompts with your MCP server: “Extract all flight times departing from JFK Airport to Heathrow in the next 24 hours.” “Extract the Bright Data overview section from LinkedIn.” “Go to ebay.com, click the ‘Shop by category’ button in the navigation bar, and extract all categories.” See the Advanced Configuration page for more details.