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. This setup is ideal for developers looking to leverage MCP technology for enhanced tool interaction and management.

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 tool invocation.
• Cloudflare Deployment: Detailed process for deploying the MCP server to Cloudflare Workers.
• Debugging Tips: Solutions for common issues, including restarting services and clearing authentication files.

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

bash
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector

claude_desktop_local

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

cloudflare_deployment

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

claude_desktop_remote

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