Cloudflare Expands Features: Now Supports Claude Managed Agents

In a significant leap forward for developers, Cloudflare has introduced support for Claude Managed Agents. This enhancement allows users to run and manage Claude agents seamlessly within the Cloudflare ecosystem. Developers can now connect their agents to private systems, select their preferred runtime environment, and effectively monitor agent activity through Cloudflare’s robust services.

The integration of Claude Managed Agents with Cloudflare empowers developers to execute agent logic on the Claude platform while benefiting from Cloudflare’s advanced capabilities for code execution, secure connectivity, and a suite of customizable tools. The default deployment is impressive, encompassing essential features such as sandbox controls, logging, lightweight or VM-based execution, private service access, browser session monitoring, built-in email capabilities, and highly adaptable tools designed to meet various needs.

Mike Nomitch, director of product at Cloudflare, emphasizes that “until now, using Claude Managed Agents has meant running the entire stack on Anthropic-provided infrastructure. While this is great for some developers, others may need more control over their infrastructure choice, whether this is for security, compliance, or performance reasons.”

Source: Cloudflare blog

As highlighted in previous reporting on InfoQ, Claude Managed Agents provide developers with the ability to run agents on Anthropic’s platform, complete with built-in support for browsing, code execution, and tool integration. The latest updates now include self-hosted sandboxes and MCPT tunnels, allowing developers to utilize agent tools within their own environments while maintaining orchestration on the Anthropic platform. This strategic move has garnered attention, as Jeremy Daly, founder of Ampt, notes:

“Cloudflare, Daytona, Modal, and Vercel are all in the launch lineup, with Cloudflare getting its own first-class slot, including Browser Run for automation and quick-start templates.”

This new model, termed by Anthropic as “decoupling the brain from the hands,” effectively means that the core logic and orchestration remain on Anthropic’s servers (the “brain”), while the execution layer (the “hands”) can operate on the cloud infrastructure of the developer’s choice. This architectural separation enhances flexibility and control for developers.

The Cloudflare Developer Platform further enriches agent capabilities by offering tools such as Git-backed repositories via Artifacts, edge inference through Workers AI, and on-demand application hosting with Dynamic Workers. Sebastian Weiss, regional director at Cloudflare, explains the importance of this integration for enterprises, emphasizing the need for controlled infrastructure and secure access:

“Picture a bank. The agent’s hands run inside the bank’s own cloud environment. It reaches the core system over a private connection that never touches the public internet. Credentials are injected so the agent itself never holds them. Its actions are logged where the auditors can see them. The brain stays Claude. The control stays with the bank.”

One of the standout features is Cloudflare’s Mesh and Workers VPC, which facilitates the connection of private services across various cloud and on-premises environments without exposing them to the public internet. Claude Managed Agents can leverage these connections through configurable proxies, enabling teams to restrict agent access, securely inject credentials, and connect only to authorized internal services. This functionality is especially beneficial for organizations with stringent security and compliance requirements.

User feedback on platforms like Reddit reflects excitement and caution about these developments. For instance, a user aptly commented, “Claude and Cloudflare’s serverless compute in one product? Sounds like a good way to drain my bank account in about 5 minutes.” This remark encapsulates the potential power—and cost—of integrating these advanced technologies.

Furthermore, Cloudflare offers a customizable control plane complete with an open-source deployment template, giving developers the flexibility to tailor the implementation to their specific needs. However, it’s essential for developers to be mindful of the costs associated with using the Claude API, as well as the resources available through Cloudflare.