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 for API exploration, and integrating with Claude Desktop for enhanced functionality. The guide also covers deployment to Cloudflare and provides troubleshooting tips for common issues. By following this guide, users can effectively manage and utilize MCP servers for various applications, leveraging the power of Cloudflare's infrastructure and the flexibility of MCP technology.

Features

• Local Development: Instructions for setting up and running the MCP server locally using Node.js and npm.
• MCP Inspector Integration: Steps to connect the MCP Inspector to the server for API exploration and tool management.
• Claude Desktop Integration: Configuration guidance for connecting Claude Desktop to the MCP server for enhanced tool usage.
• Cloudflare Deployment: Detailed steps for deploying the MCP server to Cloudflare Workers, including OAuth login setup.
• Troubleshooting: Tips and commands for debugging and resolving common issues with the MCP server setup.

Usage with Different Platforms

Develop Locally

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

Connect MCP Inspector

bash
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector

Connect Claude Desktop

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

Deploy to Cloudflare

bash
npx wrangler kv namespace create OAUTH_KV
npm run deploy

Debugging

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