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, integrating with Claude Desktop, and deploying the server to Cloudflare. The guide also covers debugging tips and provides configuration scripts for connecting to the server from different platforms. The MCP server facilitates communication between various tools and platforms, allowing for seamless integration and tool invocation through a standardized protocol.

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 exploring and invoking tools.
• Claude Desktop Integration: Configuration guidance for connecting Claude Desktop to the MCP server.
• Cloudflare Deployment: Detailed steps for deploying the MCP server to Cloudflare Workers.
• Debugging Tips: Suggestions for troubleshooting common issues 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
# 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"
      ]
    }
  }
}