remote-mcp-server

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 and the flexibility of MCP technology.

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 invocation.
• Claude Desktop Integration: Guide to configure Claude Desktop to interact with the local MCP server.
• Cloudflare Deployment: Instructions for deploying the MCP server to Cloudflare Workers.
• Debugging Tips: Provides solutions for common issues encountered during setup and deployment.

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
# Follow the guidance to 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}