Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)
@elizabethsiegle
Overview
What is Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)?
A remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to run on Cloudflare Workers without requiring authentication. It allows developers to host MCP tools on Cloudflare’s edge network and connect them to MCP clients.
How to use Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)?
Deploy via the “Deploy to Workers” button or by running npm create cloudflare@latest -- my-mcp-server --template=cloudflare/ai/demos/remote-mcp-authless. Customize tools inside src/index.ts using this.server.tool(...). Connect to the Cloudflare AI Playground or local clients like Claude Desktop via the mcp-remote proxy.
Key features of Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)
- One‑click deploy to Cloudflare Workers
- Local scaffolding with
npm create cloudflare - Add custom tools using
this.server.tool() - Direct integration with Cloudflare AI Playground
- Connect from local MCP clients via mcp-remote proxy
Use cases of Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)
- Deploy a remote MCP server on Cloudflare’s edge
- Share MCP tools without client‑side authentication
- Test MCP tools in the Cloudflare AI Playground
- Connect MCP tools to Claude Desktop over the network
FAQ from Building a Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare (Without Auth)
Does this server require authentication?
No, it is explicitly designed to be deployed without authentication as stated in its name and description.
How do I deploy the server?
Use the “Deploy to Workers” button or run npm create cloudflare@latest -- my-mcp-server --template=cloudflare/ai/demos/remote-mcp-authless in the terminal.
How can I add custom tools?
Define each tool inside the init() method of src/index.ts using this.server.tool(...).
