Remote MCP Server (Authless)
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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 that can be deployed on Cloudflare Workers. It enables you to expose AI tools and connect them to clients like the Cloudflare AI Playground or Claude Desktop without authentication.
How to use Remote MCP Server (Authless)?
- Deploy the server to Cloudflare Workers using the provided 'Deploy to Workers' button or the command-line tool. 2. Customize the server by adding your own tools within the
init()method ofsrc/index.ts. 3. Connect to the server from the Cloudflare AI Playground by entering the deployed server URL. 4. Connect from local MCP clients like Claude Desktop using themcp-remoteproxy and updating the client's configuration.
Key features of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Authentication-less deployment
Easy deployment to Cloudflare Workers
Customizable with your own tools
Integration with Cloudflare AI Playground
Compatibility with local MCP clients like Claude Desktop
Use cases of Remote MCP Server (Authless)
Exposing custom AI tools to the Cloudflare AI Playground
Connecting Claude Desktop to custom AI tools
Creating a serverless AI tool endpoint
Experimenting with the Model Context Protocol
Building AI-powered applications without managing authentication
FAQ from Remote MCP Server (Authless)
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a standard for connecting AI models and tools.
Why deploy an MCP server on Cloudflare Workers?
Why deploy an MCP server on Cloudflare Workers?
Cloudflare Workers provides a serverless environment that's easy to deploy and scale, making it ideal for hosting MCP servers.
How do I add my own tools to the server?
How do I add my own 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 the Cloudflare AI Playground?
What is the Cloudflare AI Playground?
The Cloudflare AI Playground is a web-based interface for interacting with AI models and tools. It can act as a remote MCP client.
Do I need to configure authentication for this server?
Do I need to configure authentication for this server?
No, this example is specifically designed to be authentication-less for ease of use. However, for production environments, consider adding authentication for security.