cloudflare▌
dmmulroy/cloudflare-skill · updated Apr 8, 2026
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Consolidated skill for building on the Cloudflare platform. Use decision trees below to find the right product, then load detailed references.
Cloudflare Platform Skill
Consolidated skill for building on the Cloudflare platform. Use decision trees below to find the right product, then load detailed references.
Authentication (Required Before Deploy)
Verify auth before wrangler deploy, wrangler pages deploy, or npm run deploy:
npx wrangler whoami # Shows account if authenticated
Not authenticated? → references/wrangler/auth.md
- Interactive/local:
wrangler login(one-time OAuth) - CI/CD: Set
CLOUDFLARE_API_TOKENenv var
Quick Decision Trees
"I need to run code"
Need to run code?
├─ Serverless functions at the edge → workers/
├─ Full-stack web app with Git deploys → pages/
├─ Stateful coordination/real-time → durable-objects/
├─ Long-running multi-step jobs → workflows/
├─ Run containers → containers/
├─ Multi-tenant (customers deploy code) → workers-for-platforms/
├─ Scheduled tasks (cron) → cron-triggers/
├─ Lightweight edge logic (modify HTTP) → snippets/
├─ Process Worker execution events (logs/observability) → tail-workers/
└─ Optimize latency to backend infrastructure → smart-placement/
"I need to store data"
Need storage?
├─ Key-value (config, sessions, cache) → kv/
├─ Relational SQL → d1/ (SQLite) or hyperdrive/ (existing Postgres/MySQL)
├─ Object/file storage (S3-compatible) → r2/
├─ Message queue (async processing) → queues/
├─ Vector embeddings (AI/semantic search) → vectorize/
├─ Strongly-consistent per-entity state → durable-objects/ (DO storage)
├─ Secrets management → secrets-store/
├─ Streaming ETL to R2 → pipelines/
└─ Persistent cache (long-term retention) → cache-reserve/
"I need AI/ML"
Need AI?
├─ Run inference (LLMs, embeddings, images) → workers-ai/
├─ Vector database for RAG/search → vectorize/
├─ Build stateful AI agents → agents-sdk/
├─ Gateway for any AI provider (caching, routing) → ai-gateway/
└─ AI-powered search widget → ai-search/
"I need networking/connectivity"
Need networking?
├─ Expose local service to internet → tunnel/
├─ TCP/UDP proxy (non-HTTP) → spectrum/
├─ WebRTC TURN server → turn/
├─ Private network connectivity → network-interconnect/
├─ Optimize routing → argo-smart-routing/
├─ Optimize latency to backend (not user) → smart-placement/
└─ Real-time video/audio → realtimekit/ or realtime-sfu/
"I need security"
Need security?
├─ Web Application Firewall → waf/
├─ DDoS protection → ddos/
├─ Bot detection/management → bot-management/
├─ API protection → api-shield/
├─ CAPTCHA alternative → turnstile/
└─ Credential leak detection → waf/ (managed ruleset)
"I need media/content"
Need media?
├─ Image optimization/transformation → images/
├─ Video streaming/encoding → stream/
├─ Browser automation/screenshots → browser-rendering/
└─ Third-party script management → zaraz/
"I need infrastructure-as-code"
Need IaC? → pulumi/ (Pulumi), terraform/ (Terraform), or api/ (REST API)
Product Index
Compute & Runtime
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| Workers | references/workers/ |
| Pages | references/pages/ |
| Pages Functions | references/pages-functions/ |
| Durable Objects | references/durable-objects/ |
| Workflows | references/workflows/ |
| Containers | references/containers/ |
| Workers for Platforms | references/workers-for-platforms/ |
| Cron Triggers | references/cron-triggers/ |
| Tail Workers | references/tail-workers/ |
| Snippets | references/snippets/ |
| Smart Placement | references/smart-placement/ |
Storage & Data
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| KV | references/kv/ |
| D1 | references/d1/ |
| R2 | references/r2/ |
| Queues | references/queues/ |
| Hyperdrive | references/hyperdrive/ |
| DO Storage | references/do-storage/ |
| Secrets Store | references/secrets-store/ |
| Pipelines | references/pipelines/ |
| R2 Data Catalog | references/r2-data-catalog/ |
| R2 SQL | references/r2-sql/ |
AI & Machine Learning
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| Workers AI | references/workers-ai/ |
| Vectorize | references/vectorize/ |
| Agents SDK | references/agents-sdk/ |
| AI Gateway | references/ai-gateway/ |
| AI Search | references/ai-search/ |
Networking & Connectivity
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| Tunnel | references/tunnel/ |
| Spectrum | references/spectrum/ |
| TURN | references/turn/ |
| Network Interconnect | references/network-interconnect/ |
| Argo Smart Routing | references/argo-smart-routing/ |
| Workers VPC | references/workers-vpc/ |
Security
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| WAF | references/waf/ |
| DDoS Protection | references/ddos/ |
| Bot Management | references/bot-management/ |
| API Shield | references/api-shield/ |
| Turnstile | references/turnstile/ |
Media & Content
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| Images | references/images/ |
| Stream | references/stream/ |
| Browser Rendering | references/browser-rendering/ |
| Zaraz | references/zaraz/ |
Real-Time Communication
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| RealtimeKit | references/realtimekit/ |
| Realtime SFU | references/realtime-sfu/ |
Developer Tools
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| Wrangler | references/wrangler/ |
| Miniflare | references/miniflare/ |
| C3 | references/c3/ |
| Observability | references/observability/ |
| Analytics Engine | references/analytics-engine/ |
| Web Analytics | references/web-analytics/ |
| Sandbox | references/sandbox/ |
| Workerd | references/workerd/ |
| Workers Playground | references/workers-playground/ |
Infrastructure as Code
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| Pulumi | references/pulumi/ |
| Terraform | references/terraform/ |
| API | references/api/ |
Other Services
| Product | Reference |
|---|---|
| Email Routing | references/email-routing/ |
| Email Workers | references/email-workers/ |
| Static Assets | references/static-assets/ |
| Bindings | references/bindings/ |
| Cache Reserve | references/cache-reserve/ |
How to use cloudflare on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add cloudflare
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches cloudflare from GitHub repository dmmulroy/cloudflare-skill and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate cloudflare. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /cloudflare) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
List & Monetize Your Skill
Submit your Claude Code skill and start earning
Use Cases▌
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install skill using provided installation command
- 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path▌
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★50 reviews- ★★★★★Omar Malhotra· Dec 24, 2024
cloudflare has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 8, 2024
Keeps context tight: cloudflare is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Anaya Reddy· Dec 8, 2024
Useful defaults in cloudflare — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Ren Bhatia· Dec 8, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: cloudflare is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 27, 2024
Registry listing for cloudflare matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Ren Haddad· Nov 27, 2024
cloudflare has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Anaya Sethi· Nov 27, 2024
I recommend cloudflare for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Sakshi Patil· Nov 23, 2024
We added cloudflare from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Sakura Choi· Nov 15, 2024
cloudflare fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Carlos Abbas· Nov 15, 2024
Useful defaults in cloudflare — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
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