Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)

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About Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)

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Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "calculator": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-remote",
        "http://localhost:8787/sse"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Tools

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Overview

What is Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)?

The Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth) template lets you deploy a remote MCP server on Cloudflare Workers that has no authentication requirements. It is intended for developers who want to expose custom MCP tools over a remote endpoint using Cloudflare’s edge platform.

How to use Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)?

Deploy via the “Deploy to Workers” button or run npm create cloudflare@latest -- my-mcp-server --template=cloudflare/ai/demos/remote-mcp-authless. After deployment, customize tools inside the src/index.ts file using this.server.tool(...). Connect by entering your server’s SSE URL (e.g., remote-mcp-server-authless.<your-account>.workers.dev/sse) into compatible MCP clients.

Key features of Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)

Deploys a remote MCP server on Cloudflare Workers.
No authentication required for access.
Server-sent events (SSE) endpoint automatically configured.
Easy customization of MCP tools via code.
One-click deployment with Cloudflare button.

Use cases of Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)

Connect MCP tools to the Cloudflare AI Playground.
Use MCP tools from Claude Desktop via the mcp-remote proxy.
Expose custom MCP tools without managing authentication.

FAQ from Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)

How do I deploy the server?

Click the “Deploy to Workers” button or run the npm create cloudflare command provided in the README.

How do I add custom tools?

Define each tool inside the init() method of src/index.ts using this.server.tool(...).

How do I connect to the Cloudflare AI Playground?

Go to https://playground.ai.cloudflare.com/, enter your server’s SSE URL, and use the tools directly in the playground.

How do I connect to Claude Desktop?

Install the mcp-remote package and add a configuration entry in Claude Desktop’s MCP settings, pointing to your server’s SSE URL.

What are the dependencies for local clients?

The server itself has no extra runtime dependencies beyond Cloudflare Workers. To connect from local clients like Claude Desktop, the mcp-remote proxy package is required.

Frequently asked questions

How do I deploy the server?

Click the “Deploy to Workers” button or run the `npm create cloudflare` command provided in the README.

How do I add custom tools?

Define each tool inside the `init()` method of `src/index.ts` using `this.server.tool(...)`.

How do I connect to the Cloudflare AI Playground?

Go to [https://playground.ai.cloudflare.com/](https://playground.ai.cloudflare.com/), enter your server’s SSE URL, and use the tools directly in the playground.

How do I connect to Claude Desktop?

Install the `mcp-remote` package and add a configuration entry in Claude Desktop’s MCP settings, pointing to your server’s SSE URL.

What are the dependencies for local clients?

The server itself has no extra runtime dependencies beyond Cloudflare Workers. To connect from local clients like Claude Desktop, the `mcp-remote` proxy package is required.

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