Remote MCP Server (Authless)
by janzheng
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 to utilize custom tools.
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What is Remote MCP Server (Authless)?
This is a serverless implementation of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to run on Cloudflare Workers. It allows you to define and expose custom tools that can be accessed by MCP-compatible clients.
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 the server from the Cloudflare AI Playground by entering the server URL. For local clients like Claude Desktop, use the mcp-remote proxy with the server URL.
Key features of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Authentication-free deployment
Serverless architecture
Custom tool integration
Compatibility with MCP clients (Cloudflare AI Playground, Claude Desktop)
Easy deployment via Cloudflare Workers
Use cases of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Providing custom tools to AI models
Extending the functionality of AI playgrounds
Integrating custom logic with AI workflows
Creating personalized AI experiences
Experimenting with different AI tool integrations
FAQ from Remote MCP Server (Authless)
What is an MCP server?
What is an MCP server?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It allows AI models to interact 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 and scalable platform for deploying the MCP server.
How do I add my own tools to the server?
How do I add my own tools to the server?
You can define your tools within the init() method of src/index.ts using this.server.tool(...).
Can I use this server with other MCP clients?
Can I use this server with other MCP clients?
Yes, any MCP-compatible client can connect to the server as long as it can access the server's URL.
Is this server secure?
Is this server secure?
This implementation does not include authentication. Consider the security implications before deploying it in a production environment. You may want to add authentication layers if needed.