Remote MCP Server (Authless)
by klei30
This example provides a way to deploy a remote MCP server on Cloudflare Workers without requiring authentication. It allows you to connect to the server from the Cloudflare AI Playground or local MCP clients like Claude Desktop.
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What is Remote MCP Server (Authless)?
This is a remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to run on Cloudflare Workers. It enables you to expose tools and functionalities to MCP clients like the Cloudflare AI Playground and Claude Desktop without requiring authentication.
How to use Remote MCP Server (Authless)?
You can deploy the server using the 'Deploy to Workers' button or via the command line using npm create cloudflare@latest. After deployment, you can connect to it from the Cloudflare AI Playground by entering the server's URL, or from local MCP clients like Claude Desktop using the mcp-remote proxy.
Key features of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Authentication-less deployment
Easy deployment on Cloudflare Workers
Integration with Cloudflare AI Playground
Compatibility with local MCP clients (e.g., Claude Desktop)
Customizable tool integration
Use cases of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Exposing custom tools to AI models
Providing a remote interface for AI model interactions
Integrating custom functionalities into the Cloudflare AI Playground
Connecting Claude Desktop to remote tools
Creating a serverless AI tool ecosystem
FAQ from Remote MCP Server (Authless)
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a standard for connecting AI models to external tools and functionalities.
Why deploy without authentication?
Why deploy without authentication?
For testing and development purposes, or in environments where security is handled at a different layer.
How do I add my own tools?
How do I add my own tools?
Define your tools within the init() method of src/index.ts using this.server.tool(...).
Can I use this with other MCP clients?
Can I use this with other MCP clients?
Yes, as long as they support connecting to a remote MCP server via the mcp-remote proxy or similar mechanisms.
Is this production-ready?
Is this production-ready?
This example is designed for demonstration and development. For production environments, consider adding authentication and security measures.