Remote MCP Server (Authless)
by mercedes-aso
This example provides a way 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 designed to run on Cloudflare Workers. It allows you to expose tools and functionalities to AI models and clients 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 URL or from local MCP clients like Claude Desktop using the mcp-remote proxy.
Key features of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Authentication-free deployment
Cloudflare Workers integration
Easy tool customization
Compatibility with Cloudflare AI Playground
Integration with local MCP clients (e.g., Claude Desktop)
Use cases of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Exposing custom tools to AI models
Connecting local AI clients to remote functionalities
Building serverless AI applications
Experimenting with MCP without authentication overhead
Integrating with Cloudflare AI 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 with external tools and functionalities.
Why use a remote MCP server?
Why use a remote MCP server?
A remote MCP server allows you to expose tools to AI models without running them locally, improving security and scalability.
How do I add my own tools?
How do I add my own tools?
You can add tools by defining them inside the init() method of src/index.ts using this.server.tool(...).
What is Cloudflare Workers?
What is Cloudflare Workers?
Cloudflare Workers is a serverless execution environment that allows you to run code on Cloudflare's global network.
Is this server secure?
Is this server secure?
This server is designed to be deployed without authentication, so it is important to consider the security implications before deploying it in a production environment. Consider adding authentication if needed.