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# Bionic + Cloudflare
Powerful agent for coding and work. Natively local, with open models in the cloud. By LM Studio.
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[Cloudflare Code Mode API MCP](https://github.com/cloudflare/mcp)· [Cloudflare Domain Specific MCPs](https://github.com/cloudflare/mcp-server-cloudflare)· [Bionic Docs](https://lmstudio.ai/docs/bionic)
## Quick start
1. **Install LM Studio Bionic**
Download and install Bionic from the [LM Studio Bionic website ↗︎](https://lmstudio.ai/).
2. **Create a Code Project**
In Bionic, create a **Code Project**, then select the local directory that contains your Cloudflare project. If your project has a `wrangler.jsonc` or `cloudflare.config.ts` file, select the directory that contains it.
3. **Add the Cloudflare MCP server**
In Bionic, add Cloudflare as a remote Model Context Protocol (MCP) server using the following URL:
```txt
https://mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
```
4. **Try a prompt**
Ask Bionic to investigate a task, make changes, and run relevant tests. Review its diffs and command output before keeping changes.
For example:
```txt
Build a multi-tenant SaaS backend where each customer gets an isolated D1 database.
```
## Cloudflare platform access
Expand any section to learn more.
Cloudflare Skills
Persistent platform context that teaches the agent how Cloudflare works.
Skills are instructions the agent loads on demand. The cloudflare/skills bundle covers every layer of the platform — so the agent knows your conventions without you re-explaining them.
- agents-sdkBuild, debug, or review Cloudflare Agents SDK applications using the agents package.
- basinBuild and troubleshoot Cloudflare Basin analytics workflows with Basin Pipelines, Basin Catalog, and Basin SQL. Use for streaming data into R2 Iceberg tables, managing catalogs, or querying those tables; also use for requests using the former Data Platform, Pipelines, R2 Data Catalog, or R2 SQL names.
- cloudflareDiscover and choose Cloudflare products for apps, APIs, AI agents, storage, networking, and security. Use for architecture and product selection, including when the user describes a need without naming a Cloudflare product; then find the relevant skill or documentation.
- cloudflare-email-serviceImplement or troubleshoot Cloudflare Email Sending and Email Routing integrations and their delivery configuration.
- cloudflare-oneDesign, configure, troubleshoot, or review Cloudflare One Zero Trust and SASE deployments. Use cloudflare-one-migrations for migration planning from other vendors.
- cloudflare-one-migrationsAssess and plan migrations from existing VPN, SWG, or SASE platforms to Cloudflare One, including policy mapping, parity gaps, and rollout.
- durable-objectsBuild, debug, or review Cloudflare Durable Objects code for persistent state and coordination.
- k2Build and troubleshoot Cloudflare K2 or K2 Streams durable logs. Use for stream setup, producing from Workers or HTTP, configuring retention and inputs, and consuming through subscriptions.
- nextjs-on-cloudflareBuild, migrate, and deploy Next.js apps on Cloudflare Workers with vinext. Use when starting a Next.js project on Cloudflare, moving an existing app to Workers, choosing between vinext and OpenNext, or setting up vinext for Workers. For setup, migration, or deployment, install vinext's upstream skills with \`npx skills add cloudflare/vinext\` if missing, then read and follow the applicable skill and docs.
- sandbox-migrate-to-nextMigrate Cloudflare Sandbox apps from stable @cloudflare/sandbox to @cloudflare/sandbox@next (SDK 1.0 preview). Use sandbox-next for apps already on the preview.
- sandbox-nextBuild or maintain Cloudflare Sandbox apps on @cloudflare/sandbox@next (SDK 1.0 preview). Use sandbox-migrate-to-next when porting a stable app.
- sandbox-stableBuild or maintain Cloudflare Sandbox apps on the stable @cloudflare/sandbox package. Use sandbox-next for preview apps and sandbox-migrate-to-next for stable-to-preview migrations.
- turnstile-spinSet up, repair, or migrate to Cloudflare Turnstile bot verification in an existing frontend and backend, including server-side Siteverify.
- web-perfAudit, diagnose, or optimize website loading and interaction performance, Core Web Vitals, and Lighthouse performance scores.
- workers-best-practicesCloudflare Workers best practices for production applications. Use when writing, reviewing, or configuring Workers.
- wranglerRun or troubleshoot Wrangler CLI commands and configure Worker projects for local development, Previews, deployment, and Cloudflare resource management.
MCP servers
Live access to the Cloudflare API, docs, and observability.
MCP servers provide typed tools to call into Cloudflare at runtime. There are two options: Code Mode — a single server that covers the entire Cloudflare API (2,500+ endpoints in \~1,000 tokens) — or a set of focused, domain-specific servers hosted in the cloudflare/mcp-server-cloudflare repo. The full catalog is also in the MCP servers for Cloudflare docs.
- Code mode APIcode modeBroad access to the full Cloudflare API via code execution, with minimal token overheadhttps://mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Code Mode servercode modeBest when you want broad access across Cloudflare's APIs through code executionhttps://mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- AI Gateway serverSearch your logs, get details about the prompts and responseshttps://ai-gateway.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- AutoRAG serverSearch and query account AutoRAG instanceshttps://autorag.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Browser Run serverFetch web pages, convert them to markdown and take screenshotshttps://browser.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Cloudflare Blog serverSearch and read posts from the Cloudflare Bloghttps://blog.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Cloudflare One CASB serverQuickly identify any security misconfigurations for SaaS applications to safeguard users & datahttps://casb.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Container serverSpin up a sandbox development environmenthttps://containers.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Demo Day serverDemonstrate a minimal Cloudflare MCP serverhttps://demo-day.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Digital Experience Monitoring serverGet quick insight on critical applications for your organizationhttps://dex.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- DNS Analytics serverOptimize DNS performance and debug issues based on current setuphttps://dns-analytics.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Documentation serverGet up-to-date reference information on Cloudflarehttps://docs.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Logpush serverGet quick summaries for Logpush job healthhttps://logs.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Observability serverDebug and get insight into your application's logs and analyticshttps://observability.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Radar serverExplore Cloudflare Radar internet insightshttps://radar.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Workers Bindings serverBuild Workers applications with storage, AI, and compute primitiveshttps://bindings.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
- Workers Builds serverGet insights and manage your Cloudflare Workers Buildshttps://builds.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
Wrangler CLI
Local dev, deploys, and Workers-specific commands.
Use Wrangler for local development, deploys, and product-specific commands like wrangler d1 migrations apply or wrangler tail. The bundled **wrangler** Skill teaches the agent when to reach for it.
Cloudflare CLI (beta)
The Cloudflare CLI, cf, covers the public Cloudflare API and prints JSON output. Install it with npm install -g cf, then follow Use cf with AI agents.
Agent-friendly docs
Token-efficient references optimized for agents.
Append /index.md to any Cloudflare docs URL for a clean markdown version. Every top-level product section also has its own llms.txt — a page index sized for a single context window. A few useful ones:
- developers.cloudflare.com/llms.txt — directory of every Cloudflare product.
- developers.cloudflare.com/workers/llms.txt
- developers.cloudflare.com/agents/llms.txt
- developers.cloudflare.com/r2/llms.txt
- developers.cloudflare.com/d1/llms.txt
For a full overview of how these docs are structured for agents, refer to the Docs for Agents guide.
## Example prompts
```txt
Create a RAG pipeline using Vectorize and Workers AI to answer questions over my documentation.
```
```txt
Add a cron trigger to my Worker that processes a job queue every hour.
```
```txt
Add real-time collaboration to my app using Durable Objects with WebSocket hibernation.
```
```txt
Create a Logpush job to stream Workers analytics to my data warehouse.
```
```txt
Set up GitHub Actions to deploy this Worker to staging and production on Cloudflare.
```
## Tips
- Use a **Code Project** for local Cloudflare source files. Use a **Work Project** for research, writing, and document tasks.
- Use the Cloudflare API MCP server for account resources and domain-specific servers for focused workflows.
- Review Bionic diffs and command output before keeping changes.
## FAQ
Should I use the MCP server, a CLI, or both?
Use both. The Cloudflare API MCP server handles Cloudflare account operations, such as DNS, WAF, R2, and Zero Trust. Wrangler handles local development, deployments, and migrations. In a Code Project, Bionic can run local shell commands, including Wrangler and Cloudflare CLI (cf) commands.
Can Bionic use the Cloudflare CLI?
Yes. The Cloudflare CLI, cf, is in beta and covers the whole Cloudflare API and prints JSON output. Install it with npm install -g cf, sign in with cf auth login, and tell Bionic to prefer it in your project instructions. Refer to Use cf with AI agents.
How do I give Bionic access to my Cloudflare account?
Add https://mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp ↗︎ as a remote MCP server. When Bionic prompts you, complete the OAuth authorization flow in your browser and choose the permissions to grant.
Can Bionic deploy existing Workers projects?
Yes. Create a Code Project from the existing project directory where wrangler.jsonc or cloudflare.config.ts is located. You can then ask Bionic to run the deployment command for that project.
What does Code Mode mean for MCP?
Code Mode is how the Cloudflare API MCP server fits all 2,500+ API endpoints into about 1,000 tokens. Instead of exposing every endpoint as a separate tool, it exposes search() and execute(). Bionic writes JavaScript to call them. For more information, refer to Code Mode.
## Troubleshooting
MCP server not connecting
Confirm that the server URL is https://mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp ↗︎. Remove and re-add the remote MCP server in Bionic, then try connecting again.
Getting outdated information about Cloudflare products
Add the Cloudflare documentation MCP server at https://docs.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp ↗︎ so Bionic can retrieve current documentation. Alternatively, point Bionic to developers.cloudflare.com/llms.txt for a directory of all products, or developers.cloudflare.com/<product>/llms.txt for a product-specific index.
MCP server authentication fails
Remove and re-add the MCP server. When Bionic prompts you, complete the OAuth authorization flow in your browser.
## Build agents on Cloudflare
Cloudflare is not just a deploy target for agents, it is a full stack for building your own.
[Agents SDK Stateful AI agents with state, scheduling, RPC, email, streaming chat — and the Code Mode SDK for token-efficient tool use.Learn more](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agents/) [Build an MCP server Ship a remote MCP server on Workers with OAuth, durable state, and streamable HTTP transport.Learn more](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agents/model-context-protocol/) [Workers AI Run open-source LLMs, embedding models, and image models at the edge. Use it as your agent's model provider.Learn more](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers-ai/) [Worker Loader Load user-generated code into isolated Workers on demand. The secure sandbox behind Code Mode.Learn more](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/runtime-apis/bindings/worker-loader/)
## Other agents
[ AnthropicClaude Code
Terminal-based coding agent that understands your codebase, runs commands, edits files, and manages git. Made by Anthropic.View guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agent-setup/claude-code/) [ OpenAICodex
OpenAI coding agent available as a terminal CLI and desktop app. It reads and writes files, runs commands, and browses the web in a sandbox.View guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agent-setup/codex/) [ CursorCursor
AI-first IDE built on VS Code with multi-file Composer edits and background agents. Made by Cursor.View guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agent-setup/cursor/) [ GitHubGitHub Copilot
Editor extension and CLI with agent mode, workspace context, and native PR integration. Made by GitHub.View guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agent-setup/github-copilot/) [ AnomalyOpenCode
Open-source terminal agent with a rich TUI that works with 75+ LLMs. Made by Anomaly.View guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agent-setup/opencode/) [ Mistral AIVibe
Coding agent for terminal, IDE, and cloud workflows that reads files, runs commands, writes code, and opens pull requests. Made by Mistral AI.View guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agent-setup/vibe/) [ CognitionDevin
A full IDE with an agent manager built in — the command center for managing all your agents in one place. Made by Cognition.View guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agent-setup/devin/) [ MicrosoftVisual Studio Code
Free, open-source code editor with native Model Context Protocol (MCP) client support and Copilot Chat integration. Made by Microsoft.View guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agent-setup/visual-studio-code/) [ Command CodeCommand Code
Command Code is one of the most used coding agents for open models. It automatically learns your coding taste and self-improves as you work.View guide](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agent-setup/command-code/)
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