jacey_caplan wrote:
The screen to my old macbook broke but the internal software still works. I am trying to figure out how to transfer data from the broken macbook to my new one
You can use a time Machine backup.
If you need an adapter
USB-C to USB Adapter
plug in an external monitor if you need to see the screen of your old Mac for what eve reason...
The most trouble free way to move to a new machine, is using the Setup Assistant on the initial boot of a brand new machine— you have one shot here. Set up your MacBook Pro - Apple Support
The second best way is use the Migration Assistant.
How to move your content to a new Mac Transfer to a new Mac with Migration Assistant - Apple Support