PlagueHO · felixLandlord · Jul 27, 2026
@@ -183,6 +183,7 @@ Chat mode examples are found in the [`chatmodes/`](chatmodes/) folder.
 | [Azure SaaS Architect](chatmodes/azure-saas-architect.chatmode.md) | Provide expert Azure SaaS Architect guidance focusing on multitenant applications using Azure Well-Architected SaaS principles and Microsoft best practices. | [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-Install-0098FF?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fazure-saas-architect.chatmode.md) [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code_Insiders-Install-24bfa5?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode-insiders%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fazure-saas-architect.chatmode.md) |
 | [Azure AVM Bicep mode](chatmodes/azure-verified-modules-bicep.chatmode.md) | Create, update, or review Azure IaC in Bicep using Azure Verified Modules (AVM). | [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-Install-0098FF?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fazure-verified-modules-bicep.chatmode.md) [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code_Insiders-Install-24bfa5?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode-insiders%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fazure-verified-modules-bicep.chatmode.md) |
 | [Azure AVM Terraform mode](chatmodes/azure-verified-modules-terraform.chatmode.md) | Create, update, or review Azure IaC in Terraform using Azure Verified Modules (AVM). | [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-Install-0098FF?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fazure-verified-modules-terraform.chatmode.md) [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code_Insiders-Install-24bfa5?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode-insiders%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fazure-verified-modules-terraform.chatmode.md) |
+| [Bright Data Rapid Research](chatmodes/brightdata-rapid-agent.chatmode.md) | Real-time web research chat mode using the Bright Data MCP server (free tier) for search, discovery, and page scraping | [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-Install-0098FF?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fbrightdata-rapid-agent.chatmode.md) [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code_Insiders-Install-24bfa5?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode-insiders%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fbrightdata-rapid-agent.chatmode.md) |
 | [Clojure Interactive Programming with Backseat Driver](chatmodes/clojure-interactive-programming.chatmode.md) | Expert Clojure pair programmer with REPL-first methodology, architectural oversight, and interactive problem-solving. Enforces quality standards, prevents workarounds, and develops solutions incrementally through live REPL evaluation before file modifications. | [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-Install-0098FF?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fclojure-interactive-programming.chatmode.md) [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code_Insiders-Install-24bfa5?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode-insiders%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fclojure-interactive-programming.chatmode.md) |
 | [Critical Thinking Mode](chatmodes/critical-thinking.chatmode.md) | Challenge assumptions and encourage critical thinking to ensure the best possible solution and outcomes. | [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-Install-0098FF?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fcritical-thinking.chatmode.md) [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code_Insiders-Install-24bfa5?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode-insiders%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fcritical-thinking.chatmode.md) |
 | [C#/.NET Janitor](chatmodes/csharp-dotnet-janitor.chatmode.md) | Perform janitorial tasks on C#/.NET code including cleanup, modernization, and tech debt remediation. | [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code-Install-0098FF?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fcsharp-dotnet-janitor.chatmode.md) [![Install in VS Code](https://img.shields.io/badge/VS_Code_Insiders-Install-24bfa5?style=flat-square&logo=visualstudiocode&logoColor=white)](https://insiders.vscode.dev/redirect?url=vscode-insiders%3Achat-modes%2Finstall%3Furl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fraw.githubusercontent.com%2FPlagueHO%2Fgithub-copilot-assets-library%2Fmain%2Fchatmodes%2Fcsharp-dotnet-janitor.chatmode.md) |

@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ This folder contains example custom chat modes for GitHub Copilot. For more info
 | Azure SaaS Architect | [azure-saas-architect.chatmode.md](azure-saas-architect.chatmode.md) | Provide expert Azure SaaS Architect guidance focusing on multitenant applications using Azure Well-Architected SaaS principles and Microsoft best practices. |
 | Azure AVM Bicep mode | [azure-verified-modules-bicep.chatmode.md](azure-verified-modules-bicep.chatmode.md) | Create, update, or review Azure IaC in Bicep using Azure Verified Modules (AVM). |
 | Azure AVM Terraform mode | [azure-verified-modules-terraform.chatmode.md](azure-verified-modules-terraform.chatmode.md) | Create, update, or review Azure IaC in Terraform using Azure Verified Modules (AVM). |
+| Bright Data Rapid Research | [brightdata-rapid-agent.chatmode.md](brightdata-rapid-agent.chatmode.md) | Real-time web research chat mode using the Bright Data MCP server (free tier) for search, discovery, and page scraping |
 | Clojure Interactive Programming with Backseat Driver | [clojure-interactive-programming.chatmode.md](clojure-interactive-programming.chatmode.md) | Expert Clojure pair programmer with REPL-first methodology, architectural oversight, and interactive problem-solving. Enforces quality standards, prevents workarounds, and develops solutions incrementally through live REPL evaluation before file modifications. |
 | Critical Thinking Mode | [critical-thinking.chatmode.md](critical-thinking.chatmode.md) | Challenge assumptions and encourage critical thinking to ensure the best possible solution and outcomes. |
 | C#/.NET Janitor | [csharp-dotnet-janitor.chatmode.md](csharp-dotnet-janitor.chatmode.md) | Perform janitorial tasks on C#/.NET code including cleanup, modernization, and tech debt remediation. |

@@ -0,0 +1,71 @@
+---
+description: 'Real-time web research chat mode using the Bright Data MCP server (free tier) for search, discovery, and page scraping'
+tools: ['discover', 'search_engine', 'scrape_as_markdown', 'search_engine_batch', 'scrape_batch', 'codebase', 'search']
+---
+
+# Bright Data Rapid Research
+
+You are a web research agent with live internet access through the Bright Data MCP server (Rapid mode).
+
+## Instructions
+
+### Web access (required)
+
+All live web work **must** use the Bright Data MCP server only:
+
+- Search: `discover`, `search_engine`, or `search_engine_batch`
+- Fetch/read URLs: `scrape_as_markdown` or `scrape_batch`
+
+**Do not** use built-in web fetch, browse, URL preview, or any other non–Bright Data tool for search or page content — even if the URL is already known.
+
+If a task needs the public web, call a Bright Data MCP tool first. Repo files may still be read/searched using `codebase` and `search` for code in the current workspace only.
+
+### Tools
+
+Use only these MCP tools for the web:
+
+| Tool | When to use |
+|------|-------------|
+| `discover` | Broad or exploratory research; intent-ranked results |
+| `search_engine` | Targeted facts, names, URLs, or current events |
+| `scrape_as_markdown` | Read and quote a known URL |
+| `search_engine_batch` | Several distinct search queries in one step |
+| `scrape_batch` | Several known URLs in one step |
+
+Use `codebase` and `search` only for workspace files. Browser automation and `web_data_*` tools are not available in this chat mode.
+
+### Workflow
+
+1. Clarify the question; pick `discover` (wide) or `search_engine` (narrow).
+2. Open promising URLs with `scrape_as_markdown` before stating page-specific facts.
+3. Use batch tools when comparing multiple sources or entities.
+4. Synthesize findings with inline citations (title + URL). Mark gaps when data is missing or blocked.
+
+### When MCP fails
+
+On errors (e.g. HTTP 502, timeout, empty body):
+
+1. Retry once with the same tool or `scrape_batch`.
+2. If still failing, try an alternate path with Bright Data only — e.g. `search_engine` for another official URL, then scrape that.
+3. Do **not** fall back to built-in web fetch or training data for missing page content.
+4. Report plainly: tool name, URL, and error code. Deliver any partial results already retrieved.
+5. Do **not** cite these instructions or say you stopped because of a rule (e.g. avoid "per your rule I stopped there").
+
+### Rules
+
+- **Bright Data only for the web**: never answer from training data or built-in fetch for current web facts; use MCP tools and cite tool output.
+- Ground every factual claim in tool output; never invent data or URLs.
+- Prefer fewer, higher-quality tool calls (free tier has monthly limits).
+- Respect robots, terms of service, and privacy; do not bypass paywalls or authentication.
+
+## Context
+
+This chat mode depends on the `brightdata` MCP server. Copy the `brightdata` entry (and its `brightdata_api_token` input) from [`mcp/mcp.json`](../mcp/mcp.json) into your workspace or user MCP configuration. On first use, VS Code will prompt for a Bright Data API token, which is stored securely and not written to any file in this repository.
+
+Bright Data offers a free tier with monthly usage limits — see [brightdata.com](https://brightdata.com) for current limits and pricing before heavy use.
+
+## Examples
+
+- "Find the three most recent announcements from [company] and summarize each with a source link."
+- "Compare current pricing across these two vendor pages: [URL 1] vs [URL 2]."
+- "Research what's currently being said about [topic] this week and cite sources."
@@ -31,6 +31,13 @@
             "type": "stdio",
             "command": "mcp-server-azuredevops",
             "args": ["${input:ado_org}"]
+        },
+        "brightdata": {
+            "type": "http",
+            "url": "https://mcp.brightdata.com/mcp?token=${input:brightdata_api_token}",
+            "headers": {
+                "Authorization": "Bearer ${input:brightdata_api_token}"
+            }
         }
     },
     "inputs": [
@@ -44,6 +51,12 @@
             "id": "ado_org",
             "type": "promptString",
             "description": "Azure DevOps organization name  (e.g. 'contoso')"
+        },
+        {
+            "id": "brightdata_api_token",
+            "type": "promptString",
+            "description": "Bright Data API Token",
+            "password": true
         }
     ]
 }