Remote MCP Server (Authless)
by amahara-dev
This example demonstrates how to deploy a remote MCP server on Cloudflare Workers without 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 that can be deployed on Cloudflare Workers. It allows you to expose tools and functionalities to be used by AI models and clients, such as the Cloudflare AI Playground or 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 deployed server URL. You can also connect local MCP clients like Claude Desktop using the mcp-remote proxy.
Key features of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Authentication-less deployment
Cloudflare Workers integration
Customizable tools via
init()methodIntegration with Cloudflare AI Playground
Compatibility with local MCP clients (e.g., Claude Desktop)
Use cases of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Providing custom tools to AI models
Connecting local applications to remote AI services
Building AI-powered workflows on Cloudflare
Experimenting with MCP without authentication overhead
Exposing internal tools to AI models in a controlled environment
FAQ from Remote MCP Server (Authless)
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol for connecting AI models with external tools and data sources.
Why deploy an MCP server on Cloudflare Workers?
Why deploy an MCP server on Cloudflare Workers?
Cloudflare Workers provides a serverless environment that is easy to deploy and scale. It's a cost-effective solution for running MCP servers.
How do I add my own tools to the MCP server?
How do I add my own tools to the MCP server?
You can add tools by defining them inside the init() method of src/index.ts using this.server.tool(...).
Can I use this server with other MCP clients besides the Cloudflare AI Playground and Claude Desktop?
Can I use this server with other MCP clients besides the Cloudflare AI Playground and Claude Desktop?
Yes, you can use this server with any MCP client that supports the MCP protocol. You may need to configure the client to connect to the server's URL.
Is this server secure?
Is this server secure?
This example is designed to be authentication-less. For production environments, consider implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms to secure your MCP server.