remote-mcp-server-test

remote-mcp-server-test

3.3

This document provides a guide to setting up a remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server on Cloudflare Workers, including local development, connection to MCP Inspector, and integration with Claude Desktop.

The Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare guide is designed to help users set up and deploy a Model Context Protocol server using Cloudflare Workers. It includes instructions 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.

Features

  • Local Development: Instructions for setting up and running the MCP server locally using npm and nx.
  • 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.
  • Debugging Tips: Troubleshooting advice for common issues encountered during setup and deployment.

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