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 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 facilitates seamless interaction with MCP APIs, enhancing the capabilities of applications that rely on model context protocols.

Features

• Local Development: Instructions for setting up and running the MCP server locally using npm and nx.
• MCP Inspector Connection: Steps to connect the MCP Inspector to the server for exploring APIs.
• Claude Desktop Integration: Configuration details for connecting Claude Desktop to the MCP server.
• Cloudflare Deployment: Guide to deploying the MCP server on Cloudflare Workers.
• Debugging Tips: Solutions for common issues, including restarting Claude 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 Claude Desktop

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

Deploy to Cloudflare

bash
1. npx wrangler kv namespace create OAUTH_KV
2. Follow the guidance to add the kv namespace ID to `wrangler.jsonc`
3. npm run deploy

Debugging

bash
npx mcp-remote http://localhost:8787/sse

rm -rf ~/.mcp-auth