115219333791885742614Q: Here's a few questions - Please answer
If we scale scraping and websites start blocking requests, do you have rotating proxy / anti-blocking features to handle that?
Also, can we build an n8n automation to track competitors where the workflow is accessible to the marketing team (anyone from my team can run it), but the scraping runs in the backend via BrowserAct? Is this possible, and do you have MCP support?
One more question — how fast is BrowserAct? Would love to understand this and how it differs from Firecrawl and Open Crawl / other open-source alternatives.
Looking forward to your answers.
Claire_BrowserAct
Feb 13, 2026A: Hi there — great questions. Happy to break this down.
On blocking and scaling:
BrowserAct uses dynamic residential proxy infrastructure, and each run can rotate to a new IP to reduce blocking risk. It also includes anti-bot handling and session management designed for real-world scraping at scale.
On n8n and team workflows:
Yes, this setup is possible and commonly used. You can build an n8n automation where your marketing team triggers the workflow, while BrowserAct runs the scraping in the backend. Your team only interacts with n8n, and BrowserAct handles the browser automation, login sessions, and data extraction behind the scenes.
MCP support:
Yes, BrowserAct supports MCP and can be used as part of agent-driven automation pipelines and structured data workflows.
On speed vs Firecrawl and open-source tools:
BrowserAct runs on real browser automation rather than simple HTTP crawling, which makes it more reliable for dynamic sites, login flows, and anti-bot environments. Speed depends on the site, workflow complexity, and data volume, but it’s optimized for production automation and continuously improving.
Please feel free to send over any additional questions anytime.
Thank you so much for replying