Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)
@elizabethsiegle
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)?
Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth) is a template for deploying a remote MCP server on Cloudflare Workers that requires no authentication and returns GIFs based on input queries. It targets developers who want a quick, unauthenticated remote MCP server integrated with Cloudflare's infrastructure.
How to use Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)?
Deploy using the "Deploy to Workers" button or run npm create cloudflare@latest -- my-mcp-server --template=cloudflare/ai/demos/remote-mcp-authless on the command line. Customize tools inside the init() method of src/index.ts via this.server.tool(...). Connect from the Cloudflare AI Playground or from local MCP clients (e.g., Claude Desktop) using the mcp-remote proxy.
Key features of Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)
- Deploy a remote MCP server to Cloudflare Workers
- No authentication required for the MCP server
- Returns GIFs based on input queries
- Easily customizable with your own tools
- Connects to Cloudflare AI Playground as a remote MCP client
- Compatible with local MCP clients via mcp-remote proxy
Use cases of Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)
- Quickly deploy a no-auth remote MCP server on Cloudflare Workers
- Integrate MCP tools with the Cloudflare AI Playground
- Connect a remote MCP server to Claude Desktop for tool use
- Build and test custom MCP tools without managing authentication
FAQ from Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)
How do I deploy the server?
Use the "Deploy to Workers" button on the README page or run npm create cloudflare@latest -- my-mcp-server --template=cloudflare/ai/demos/remote-mcp-authless in your terminal.
Where is the server URL after deployment?
The server deploys to a URL like remote-mcp-server-authless.<your-account>.workers.dev/sse.
How do I add or customize tools?
Define each tool inside the init() method of src/index.ts using this.server.tool(...).
How do I connect from Claude Desktop?
Use the mcp-remote proxy. Update your Claude Desktop config to point to the server's SSE endpoint via npx mcp-remote <server-url>/sse.
Does this require any authentication?
No, this server is intentionally built without authentication for easy testing and prototyping.
Frequently asked questions
How do I deploy the server?
Use the "Deploy to Workers" button on the README page or run `npm create cloudflare@latest -- my-mcp-server --template=cloudflare/ai/demos/remote-mcp-authless` in your terminal.
Where is the server URL after deployment?
The server deploys to a URL like `remote-mcp-server-authless.<your-account>.workers.dev/sse`.
How do I add or customize tools?
Define each tool inside the `init()` method of `src/index.ts` using `this.server.tool(...)`.
How do I connect from Claude Desktop?
Use the `mcp-remote` proxy. Update your Claude Desktop config to point to the server's SSE endpoint via `npx mcp-remote <server-url>/sse`.
Does this require any authentication?
No, this server is intentionally built without authentication for easy testing and prototyping.
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