remote-mcp-server

The Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare guide details the process of setting up a Model Context Protocol server using Cloudflare Workers. It includes steps for local development, connecting to the MCP Inspector, and integrating with Claude Desktop. The guide also covers deployment to Cloudflare and provides troubleshooting tips. The MCP server allows for OAuth login and can be accessed remotely, enabling users to explore and utilize defined tools through the MCP Inspector or Claude Desktop. The document provides scripts and configuration examples to facilitate the setup and connection process.

Features

• Local Development: Instructions for setting up and running the MCP server locally using npm and npx.
• MCP Inspector Connection: Steps to connect the MCP Inspector to the local MCP server for API exploration.
• Claude Desktop Integration: Configuration guidance for connecting Claude Desktop to the MCP server.
• Cloudflare Deployment: Steps to deploy the MCP server to Cloudflare Workers.
• Debugging Tips: Suggestions for troubleshooting common issues during setup and connection.

Usage with Different Platforms

local_development

bash
# clone the repository
git clone git@github.com:cloudflare/ai.git

# install dependencies
cd ai
npm install

# run locally
npx nx dev remote-mcp-server

mcp_inspector_connection

bash
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector

claude_desktop_integration

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "math": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "http://localhost:8787/sse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

cloudflare_deployment

bash
npx wrangler kv namespace create OAUTH_KV
# Follow the guidance to add the kv namespace ID to `wrangler.jsonc`
npm run deploy

debugging

bash
npx mcp-remote http://localhost:8787/sse
rm -rf ~/.mcp-auth