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description: Use LM Studio Bionic with Cloudflare projects, local codebases, and local or cloud-hosted open-source models.
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LM Studio

# 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` 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  
Deploy a globally distributed REST API on Workers with automatic scaling and zero cold starts.  
```

## 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](https://github.com/cloudflare/skills) bundle covers every layer of the platform — so the agent knows your conventions without you re-explaining them.

* agents-sdkBuild AI agents on Cloudflare Workers using the Agents SDK. Load when creating stateful agents, durable workflows, real-time WebSocket apps, scheduled tasks, MCP servers, chat applications, voice agents, or browser automation. Covers Agent class, state management, callable RPC, Workflows, durable execution, queues, retries, observability, and React hooks. Biases towards retrieval from Cloudflare docs over pre-trained knowledge.
* cloudflareComprehensive Cloudflare platform skill covering Workers, Pages, storage (KV, D1, R2), AI (Workers AI, Vectorize, Agents SDK), feature flags (Flagship), networking (Tunnel, Spectrum), security (WAF, DDoS), and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi). Use for any Cloudflare development task. Biases towards retrieval from Cloudflare docs over pre-trained knowledge.
* cloudflare-email-serviceSend and receive transactional emails with Cloudflare Email Service (Email Sending + Email Routing). Use when building email sending (Workers binding or REST API), email routing, Agents SDK email handling, or integrating email into any app — Workers, Node.js, Python, Go, etc. Also use for email deliverability, SPF/DKIM/DMARC, wrangler email setup, MCP email tools, or when a coding agent needs to send emails. Even for simple requests like "add email to my Worker" — this skill has critical config details.
* cloudflare-one"Guides Cloudflare One Zero Trust and SASE work across Access, Gateway, WARP, Tunnel, Cloudflare WAN, DLP, CASB, device posture, and identity. Use when designing, configuring, troubleshooting, or reviewing Cloudflare One deployments. Retrieval-first: use current Cloudflare docs/API schemas instead of embedded product docs."
* cloudflare-one-migrationsPlans migrations from Zscaler ZIA/ZPA, Palo Alto, legacy VPN, SWG, or SASE stacks to Cloudflare One. Use for migration assessments, policy mapping, rollout plans, and parity/gap analysis.
* durable-objectsCreate and review Cloudflare Durable Objects. Use when building stateful coordination (chat rooms, multiplayer games, booking systems), implementing RPC methods, SQLite storage, alarms, WebSockets, or reviewing DO code for best practices. Covers Workers integration, wrangler config, and testing with Vitest. Biases towards retrieval from Cloudflare docs over pre-trained knowledge.
* sandbox-migrate-to-nextUse when porting a Cloudflare Sandbox app from stable @cloudflare/sandbox to @cloudflare/sandbox@next (Sandbox SDK 1.0 preview), or when the user asks to migrate or upgrade to Sandbox 1.0 / @next. Not for day-to-day stable work (sandbox-stable) or new @next apps (sandbox-next).
* sandbox-nextUse when building or changing Cloudflare Sandbox apps on @cloudflare/sandbox@next (Sandbox SDK 1.0 preview)—code execution, AI runners, interpreters, CI-like jobs, terminals, files, mounts, tunnels, preview URLs, lifecycle, or errors. Not for the default stable package (use sandbox-stable) or for porting stable to @next (use sandbox-migrate-to-next).
* sandbox-stableUse when building or changing Cloudflare Sandbox apps on the current stable @cloudflare/sandbox package (default npm tag)—commands, sessions, files, ports, tunnels, terminals, bridge, production, or deprecated-API cleanup while staying on stable. Not for @cloudflare/sandbox@next (use sandbox-next) or for porting to 1.0 (use sandbox-migrate-to-next).
* turnstile-spinSet up Cloudflare Turnstile end-to-end in a project. Scan the codebase, create the widget via the Cloudflare API, embed it where user requests need bot verification (form submissions, SPA actions, API endpoints, download links, comment or vote submissions, etc.), wire canonical server-side siteverify in the customer's existing backend, validate, and persist the skill. Load this when a user asks to add Turnstile, set up CAPTCHA, protect a form or endpoint from bots, or fix a Turnstile integration. Mirrors developers.cloudflare.com/turnstile/spin.
* web-perfAnalyzes web performance using Chrome DevTools MCP. Measures Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS) and supplementary metrics (FCP, TBT, Speed Index), identifies render-blocking resources, network dependency chains, layout shifts, caching issues, and accessibility gaps. Use when asked to audit, profile, debug, or optimize page load performance, Lighthouse scores, or site speed. Biases towards retrieval from current documentation over pre-trained knowledge.
* workers-best-practicesReviews and authors Cloudflare Workers code against production best practices. Load when writing new Workers, reviewing Worker code, configuring wrangler.jsonc, or checking for common Workers anti-patterns (streaming, floating promises, global state, secrets, bindings, observability). Biases towards retrieval from Cloudflare docs over pre-trained knowledge.
* wranglerCloudflare Workers CLI for deploying, developing, and managing Workers, KV, R2, D1, Vectorize, Hyperdrive, Workers AI, Containers, Queues, Workflows, Pipelines, and Secrets Store. Load before running wrangler commands to ensure correct syntax and best practices. Biases towards retrieval from Cloudflare docs over pre-trained knowledge.

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](https://blog.cloudflare.com/code-mode-mcp/) — 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](https://github.com/cloudflare/mcp-server-cloudflare) repo. The full catalog is also in the [MCP servers for Cloudflare](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agents/model-context-protocol/cloudflare/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
* AI Gateway serverSearch your logs, get details about the prompts and responseshttps://ai-gateway.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp
* Audit Logs serverQuery audit logs and generate reports for reviewhttps://auditlogs.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](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/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.

What’s next

The unified `cf` CLI is in technical preview — a next-generation CLI that covers every Cloudflare product with consistent verbs and ergonomic output for agents. Try it with `npx cf`. [Read the announcement →](https://blog.cloudflare.com/cf-cli-local-explorer/)

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](https://developers.cloudflare.com/llms.txt) — directory of every Cloudflare product.
* [developers.cloudflare.com/workers/llms.txt](https://developers.cloudflare.com/workers/llms.txt)
* [developers.cloudflare.com/agents/llms.txt](https://developers.cloudflare.com/agents/llms.txt)
* [developers.cloudflare.com/r2/llms.txt](https://developers.cloudflare.com/r2/llms.txt)
* [developers.cloudflare.com/d1/llms.txt](https://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](https://developers.cloudflare.com/docs-for-agents/).

## Example prompts

```txt
Build an AI chat agent using the Cloudflare Agents SDK with persistent conversation history stored in D1.
```

```txt
Create a Logpush job to stream Workers analytics to my data warehouse.
```

```txt
Deploy a globally distributed REST API on Workers with automatic scaling and zero cold starts.
```

```txt
Set up custom domains with automatic SSL for my SaaS customers using SSL for SaaS.
```

```txt
Set up a KV namespace for edge-cached session storage in my Worker.
```

## 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, Wrangler 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 commands.

How do I give Bionic access to my Cloudflare account?

Add `[https://mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp ↗](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` 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](https://blog.cloudflare.com/code-mode-mcp/).

## Troubleshooting

MCP server not connecting

Confirm that the server URL is `[https://mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp ↗](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 ↗](https://docs.mcp.cloudflare.com/mcp)` so Bionic can retrieve current documentation. Alternatively, point Bionic to [developers.cloudflare.com/llms.txt](https://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 SDKStateful 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 serverShip 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 AIRun 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 LoaderLoad 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

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