mcp-boilerplate
MCP ServerFreeA remote Cloudflare MCP server boilerplate with user authentication and Stripe for paid tools.
Capabilities14 decomposed
cloudflare workers-based mcp server deployment with serverless infrastructure
Medium confidenceDeploys a Model Context Protocol server on Cloudflare Workers, providing a globally distributed, edge-compute endpoint for AI assistants. The system uses Cloudflare's KV storage for state management and integrates with external OAuth and Stripe services via HTTP APIs. Requests flow through a central /sse endpoint that handles Server-Sent Events for real-time tool execution and response streaming.
Uses Cloudflare Workers as the execution environment instead of traditional Node.js servers or Lambda, providing edge-location execution and automatic global distribution without explicit multi-region configuration. Integrates Cloudflare KV for state storage, eliminating the need for external databases for authentication tokens and user sessions.
Faster global latency and simpler deployment than AWS Lambda-based MCP servers, with built-in edge caching and no cold-start penalties compared to traditional containerized approaches.
oauth-based user authentication with google and github identity providers
Medium confidenceImplements a dual-provider OAuth authentication system using the OAuthProvider class that verifies user identity through Google or GitHub. Authentication tokens are stored in Cloudflare KV storage (OAUTH_KV) and validated on each request. The system handles the OAuth redirect flow, token exchange, and session management without requiring users to create new credentials.
Implements OAuth token storage directly in Cloudflare KV rather than requiring an external database, reducing infrastructure dependencies. The OAuthProvider class abstracts both Google and GitHub flows behind a unified interface, allowing developers to switch providers or support both simultaneously without changing tool code.
Simpler than Auth0 or Firebase Auth for MCP-specific use cases, with no monthly costs or vendor lock-in; faster than traditional session-based auth because tokens are validated against edge-local KV storage rather than making round-trips to a central auth server.
tool input validation using json schema with automatic error handling
Medium confidenceValidates tool inputs against JSON Schema definitions before execution, ensuring that only well-formed requests reach tool handlers. The system compares incoming tool parameters against the tool's declared inputSchema, rejects invalid inputs with detailed error messages, and prevents malformed requests from causing tool failures. Validation happens automatically as part of the tool execution pipeline.
Integrates JSON Schema validation directly into the tool execution pipeline, validating inputs before they reach tool handlers. This is automatic and transparent to tool developers — they declare a schema and validation happens without custom code.
More robust than ad-hoc validation because it uses a standard schema format; faster than runtime type checking because validation happens once at invocation time; clearer error messages than generic type errors because JSON Schema provides detailed validation failure reasons.
mcp protocol implementation with tool discovery and dynamic invocation
Medium confidenceImplements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) specification, allowing AI assistants to discover available tools, inspect their schemas, and invoke them dynamically. The system exposes tool metadata (name, description, input schema) via MCP protocol messages, handles tool invocation requests, and returns results in MCP-compliant format. This enables seamless integration with MCP-compatible clients like Claude and Cursor.
Implements the full MCP protocol stack, handling tool discovery, schema validation, and invocation orchestration. This allows AI assistants to dynamically discover and invoke tools without pre-configuration, enabling a more flexible integration model than traditional API-based approaches.
More flexible than hardcoded tool integrations because AI assistants can discover tools dynamically; more standardized than custom APIs because it uses the MCP specification; better for multi-assistant support because a single MCP server works with any MCP-compatible client.
request flow orchestration with authentication, payment, and tool execution
Medium confidenceOrchestrates the complete request lifecycle from initial connection through authentication, payment validation, tool execution, and response streaming. The system validates OAuth tokens, checks payment status (if applicable), validates tool inputs, executes the tool handler, and streams results via SSE. Each step is enforced in sequence — requests fail fast if authentication or payment checks fail, preventing unnecessary tool execution.
Implements a sequential request pipeline where authentication, payment, and validation are enforced in order before tool execution. This is distinct from middleware-based approaches because the entire flow is integrated into the tool execution framework, providing tight coupling between access control and tool invocation.
More secure than separate authentication and payment layers because access control is enforced at the point of tool execution; simpler than custom middleware because the pipeline is built into the framework; faster than external API calls because validation happens locally in the Worker.
error handling and user feedback with detailed validation and execution error messages
Medium confidenceProvides structured error handling throughout the request lifecycle, returning detailed error messages for authentication failures, payment validation failures, input validation errors, and tool execution errors. Errors are formatted as JSON responses or SSE messages, allowing AI assistants to understand what went wrong and potentially retry or adjust their requests. Error messages include context (which step failed, why) without leaking sensitive information.
Integrates error handling throughout the request pipeline, providing context-specific error messages at each stage (authentication, payment, validation, execution). Errors are formatted consistently as JSON or SSE messages, allowing AI assistants to parse and respond to failures programmatically.
More informative than generic 500 errors because it provides context about which step failed; more secure than raw exception messages because sensitive details are filtered; better for AI assistant integration because structured error messages enable programmatic error handling.
stripe-integrated payment processing with three monetization models
Medium confidenceIntegrates Stripe payment processing through the PaidMcpAgent class, supporting three distinct payment models: subscription-based (recurring charges), metered usage (pay-per-use), and one-time payments. Before a user accesses a paid tool, the system checks their payment status via Stripe API; unpaid users receive a checkout URL. Payment history and subscription status are tracked and validated on each tool invocation.
Implements payment gating directly within the MCP tool execution flow via PaidMcpAgent, checking payment status before tool invocation rather than at the API gateway level. Supports three distinct payment models (subscription, metered, one-time) within a single framework, allowing developers to mix payment types across different tools without separate implementations.
More flexible than simple API key-based access control because it enables recurring revenue and usage-based pricing; tighter integration than external payment gateways because payment checks happen synchronously during tool execution, preventing unpaid access.
tool registration and execution framework with free and paid tool support
Medium confidenceProvides a declarative tool registration system where developers define tools (free or paid) with metadata including name, description, input schema, and payment model. The BoilerplateMCP class (extending PaidMcpAgent) manages tool registration, validates input against schemas, executes tool handlers, and enforces payment requirements. Tools are exposed via the MCP protocol, allowing AI assistants to discover and invoke them dynamically.
Implements tool registration as a declarative pattern where developers pass tool metadata and handlers to a registration method, which automatically exposes them via MCP protocol. The framework handles payment gating, input validation, and execution orchestration transparently, allowing developers to focus on tool logic rather than protocol details.
Simpler than building custom MCP servers from scratch because it provides the boilerplate for authentication, payment, and protocol handling; more flexible than hardcoded tool lists because tools are registered dynamically at runtime.
subscription-based recurring payment model with automatic access control
Medium confidenceImplements a subscription payment model where users pay recurring fees (monthly, yearly, etc.) for continuous access to tools. The system checks Stripe subscription status on each tool invocation; active subscriptions grant access, while expired or canceled subscriptions deny access and provide a renewal checkout URL. Subscription state is validated against Stripe's authoritative records, not cached locally.
Validates subscription status synchronously during tool execution by querying Stripe's API in real-time, ensuring access control is always based on current subscription state rather than cached or stale data. Integrates subscription validation into the PaidMcpAgent's tool execution pipeline, making it transparent to tool developers.
More reliable than local caching because it always reflects current Stripe state; simpler than building custom subscription management because it delegates all billing logic to Stripe's authoritative records.
metered usage-based billing with pay-per-use pricing model
Medium confidenceImplements a metered billing model where users are charged based on actual tool usage (e.g., per API call, per unit processed). Developers submit usage events to Stripe, which aggregates them and charges users according to configured meter rates. Access control checks whether the user has an active metered billing subscription; usage is tracked separately and billed at the end of the billing cycle.
Integrates Stripe's metered billing API directly into tool execution, allowing developers to submit usage events as part of tool handlers. The framework abstracts the complexity of meter event submission, timestamp management, and billing cycle tracking, exposing a simple API for recording usage.
More flexible than fixed subscriptions for variable-cost tools; more accurate than estimated usage because it tracks actual consumption; simpler than building custom usage tracking because Stripe handles aggregation and billing.
one-time payment model for single-use or perpetual tool access
Medium confidenceImplements a one-time payment model where users pay once for permanent or perpetual access to a tool. After payment is confirmed, the system records the purchase in Stripe and grants indefinite access without requiring renewal. Access control checks whether a user has completed the one-time payment; if not, they receive a checkout URL.
Treats one-time payments as a permanent access grant stored in Stripe's payment records, eliminating the need for subscription management or renewal logic. Once a user completes a one-time payment, the system grants indefinite access without further validation.
Simpler than subscriptions because there's no renewal logic or expiration handling; more sustainable than free tools because it generates revenue; easier to implement than custom licensing because Stripe handles payment processing and fraud prevention.
server-sent events (sse) streaming response protocol for real-time tool output
Medium confidenceImplements the /sse endpoint using Server-Sent Events to stream tool execution results back to AI assistants in real-time. The system establishes a persistent connection, executes tools, and sends results as SSE-formatted messages. This allows AI assistants to receive tool outputs incrementally rather than waiting for complete execution, enabling responsive interactions.
Uses Server-Sent Events as the primary transport for MCP tool results, enabling streaming responses from the /sse endpoint. This is distinct from request-response patterns because it allows tools to emit multiple results or progress updates over a persistent connection.
More responsive than polling because results are pushed to clients immediately; simpler than WebSockets because SSE requires less client-side complexity; better for MCP protocol compliance because it aligns with the MCP specification's streaming semantics.
cloudflare kv-based session and token storage with eventual consistency semantics
Medium confidenceUses Cloudflare KV (key-value store) as the primary data store for OAuth tokens, user sessions, and payment state. The system stores authentication tokens with optional TTL, retrieves them on subsequent requests, and manages user session lifecycle. KV provides distributed, edge-local storage without requiring external databases, but with eventual consistency guarantees rather than strong consistency.
Eliminates external database dependencies by using Cloudflare KV as the primary state store, providing edge-local access with automatic global replication. This is distinct from traditional approaches because data is stored at the edge rather than in a central region, reducing latency for session lookups.
Faster than external databases because KV is co-located with the Worker; simpler than managing Redis or PostgreSQL because KV is managed by Cloudflare; cheaper than dedicated databases for low-to-medium traffic because KV pricing is per-operation rather than per-instance.
environment-based configuration management for multi-environment deployments
Medium confidenceSupports environment-specific configuration through environment variables and wrangler.toml settings, allowing developers to deploy the same codebase to development, staging, and production with different configurations. Variables include OAuth credentials, Stripe keys, KV namespace bindings, and deployment targets. The system reads configuration at Worker initialization time and uses it throughout the request lifecycle.
Uses Cloudflare's native environment variable and binding system rather than a custom configuration framework, allowing developers to manage all configuration through wrangler.toml and the Cloudflare dashboard. This integrates directly with Cloudflare's secret management without requiring external tools.
Simpler than custom configuration frameworks because it leverages Cloudflare's built-in systems; more secure than environment files because secrets are managed in Cloudflare's dashboard rather than stored in code; easier than manual configuration because wrangler handles deployment-time variable injection.
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Best For
- ✓Solo developers and small teams building MCP tools
- ✓Developers wanting zero-ops deployment without managing servers
- ✓Teams building AI assistant integrations for Claude, Cursor, or other MCP-compatible clients
- ✓Developers building tools for technical audiences familiar with GitHub/Google accounts
- ✓Teams wanting to avoid password management and credential storage complexity
- ✓MCP server builders needing quick user authentication without third-party auth services
- ✓Developers building robust MCP tools that handle untrusted input
- ✓Teams wanting to shift validation left and catch errors before tool execution
Known Limitations
- ⚠Cloudflare Workers have a 30-second execution timeout per request, limiting long-running tool operations
- ⚠KV storage has eventual consistency semantics, not suitable for strongly-consistent transactional operations
- ⚠Cold starts on Cloudflare Workers are typically <50ms but can impact latency-sensitive operations
- ⚠Limited to Cloudflare's runtime environment — no arbitrary system dependencies or native modules
- ⚠Only supports Google and GitHub OAuth — no email/password or other identity providers
- ⚠KV storage eventual consistency means token validation may have slight delays in distributed scenarios
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Last commit: Feb 4, 2026
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