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Cloudflare Container Sandbox MCP server

A remote MCP server that gives an agent an ephemeral sandboxed container on Cloudflare where it can write files and run commands such as Node or Python. Cloudflare hosts it at https://containers.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp with OAuth auth.

Last verified 7 tools2 sources

Install

Cloudflare publishes no copyable client config for this server. Point your MCP client at https://containers.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp. Setup steps are in the vendor's docs.

Tools

container_initialize
(Re)start a container; containers are ephemeral and only guaranteed to last about 10 minutes.
container_ping
Ping a container for connectivity.
container_file_write
Write to a file.
container_files_list
List all files in the work directory.
container_file_read
Read the contents of a single file or directory.
container_file_delete
Delete a single file or directory.
container_exec
Run a command in the shell.

As documented on October 17, 2026. A running server reports its current list through tools/list.

Notes and caveats

  • Cloudflare describes this server as still a work in progress.
  • Containers keep no state.
  • Optional product-specific server; Cloudflare recommends the API MCP server for most users.

FAQ

What does the Cloudflare Container Sandbox MCP server do?

A remote MCP server that gives an agent an ephemeral sandboxed container on Cloudflare where it can write files and run commands such as Node or Python. The vendor documents 7 tools, including container_initialize, container_ping, container_file_write and container_files_list.

How do I install the Cloudflare Container Sandbox MCP server?

Cloudflare publishes no copyable client config. Point your MCP client at https://containers.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp. Setup steps are at https://developers.cloudflare.com/agents/model-context-protocol/cloudflare/servers-for-cloudflare/.

Does the Cloudflare Container Sandbox MCP server need authentication?

Yes, OAuth. Transport: Streamable HTTP. Status: Unlabelled, last checked October 17, 2026.

Sources

Last verified against 2 Cloudflare pages, then re-checked independently.

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