Cloudflare MCP Server for IDE

What is Cloudflare MCP Server for IDE?

The Cloudflare MCP Server for IDE is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that connects large language models to Cloudflare’s API. It lets you use natural language commands in Claude Desktop, VSCode (Cline), Windsurf, or any MCP client to manage Cloudflare resources like Workers, KV stores, R2 buckets, D1 databases, and analytics.

How to use Cloudflare MCP Server for IDE?

Install by running npx @gutmutcode/mcp-server-cloudflare init. After restarting Claude Desktop, the available tools appear as a hammer icon. For local development, run node dist/index.js init from the project folder, or node dist/index run <account-id> to run the server standalone. Alternative clients can call tools/list and tools/call commands.

Key features of Cloudflare MCP Server for IDE

• Manage KV namespaces (get, put, list, delete)
• Manage R2 buckets and objects (create, delete, list, get, put)
• Manage D1 databases and run SQL queries
• Manage Workers scripts, bindings, and compatibility flags
• Retrieve domain analytics with date range filtering

Use cases of Cloudflare MCP Server for IDE

• Deploy a new Worker with a Durable Object using natural language.
• Query a D1 database to inspect its data.
• Copy all entries from a KV namespace into an R2 bucket.
• List all KV namespaces or R2 buckets in your account.
• Update a Worker script and its bindings via a single command.

FAQ from Cloudflare MCP Server for IDE

How do I install Cloudflare MCP Server for IDE?

Run npx @gutmutcode/mcp-server-cloudflare init in your terminal. This will link the server to Claude Desktop and create a configuration file with your Cloudflare account ID.

How do I use Cloudflare MCP Server for IDE outside of Claude Desktop?

Run node dist/index run <account-id> locally. For any MCP client, use the tools/list command to see available tools and tools/call to invoke them.

Are there any limitations when using Windsurf?

Yes, Windsurf has a limitation on the number of MCP tools you can use simultaneously, unlike Cline and Claude Desktop.

What Cloudflare services does the server support?

The server supports KV Store, R2 Storage, D1 Databases, Workers, and Analytics. Each service has a set of dedicated tools for reading and managing resources.