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 instructions 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 facilitates communication between different platforms and tools, allowing for seamless integration and interaction. By following the steps outlined, users can effectively deploy and manage their MCP server, enabling OAuth login and tool invocation through various interfaces.

Features

• Local Development: Instructions for setting up and running the MCP server locally using Node.js and npm.
• MCP Inspector Connection: Steps to connect the MCP Inspector to the server for API exploration and tool invocation.
• Claude Desktop Integration: Configuration guidance for connecting Claude Desktop to the local and remote MCP server.
• Cloudflare Deployment: Detailed steps for deploying the MCP server to Cloudflare Workers.
• Debugging Tips: Suggestions for troubleshooting common issues, including restarting services and clearing authentication files.

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 Locally

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

Deploy to Cloudflare

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

Connect Claude Desktop Remotely

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "math": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "https://worker-name.account-name.workers.dev/sse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Debugging

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