Remote MCP Server (Authless)
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This example provides a way to deploy a remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server on Cloudflare Workers without requiring authentication. It allows you to connect to the server from clients like the Cloudflare AI Playground or Claude Desktop.
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What is Remote MCP Server (Authless)?
This is a remote MCP server designed to be deployed on Cloudflare Workers. It enables you to expose AI tools and functionalities that can be accessed by MCP-compatible clients without 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 or Claude Desktop by providing the server's URL. You can customize the server by adding your own tools in the src/index.ts file.
Key features of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Authless deployment on Cloudflare Workers
Easy integration with Cloudflare AI Playground
Compatibility with local MCP clients like Claude Desktop via mcp-remote proxy
Customizable with user-defined tools
Serverless architecture for scalability and cost-effectiveness
Use cases of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Exposing custom AI tools to the Cloudflare AI Playground
Integrating AI functionalities into Claude Desktop
Creating a remote AI service without authentication overhead
Building a serverless AI tool platform
Experimenting with Model Context Protocol implementations
FAQ from Remote MCP Server (Authless)
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol, a protocol for communication between AI models and tools.
How do I add tools to the server?
How do I add tools to the server?
You can add tools by defining them within the init() method of src/index.ts using this.server.tool(...).
What is mcp-remote?
What is mcp-remote?
mcp-remote is a proxy that allows local MCP clients to connect to remote MCP servers.
Do I need a Cloudflare account to use this?
Do I need a Cloudflare account to use this?
Yes, you need a Cloudflare account to deploy the server on Cloudflare Workers.
Is this server secure without authentication?
Is this server secure without authentication?
Since this server is authless, it is not suitable for production environments where security is a concern. It is intended for development and experimentation purposes.