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MCP Simple Timeserver

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MCP Simple Timeserver provides Claude with timestamps for messages and the current time. It fixes Claude's inability to determine the time.

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What is MCP Simple Timeserver?

MCP Simple Timeserver is a server that provides the current local time and timezone information, as well as the current UTC time obtained from an NTP time server, to Claude.

How to use MCP Simple Timeserver?

The server can be installed via Smithery or manually using pip. After installation, configure the MCP client (Claude desktop app) with the appropriate command and arguments to run the server.

Key features of MCP Simple Timeserver

  • Provides current local time and timezone

  • Provides current UTC time

  • Fixes Claude's inability to determine time

  • Easy installation via Smithery or pip

Use cases of MCP Simple Timeserver

  • Allowing Claude to know the current time at the user's location

  • Enabling Claude to calculate the time passed since the last interaction

  • Providing Claude with UTC time for various calculations

FAQ from MCP Simple Timeserver

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Message Communication Protocol. It's a way for Claude to communicate with external servers.

How do I install this server?

You can install it via Smithery or manually using pip.

Where do I configure the MCP client?

In the Claude desktop app, under the mcpServers configuration.

What if I'm using Windows?

You need to find the path to your Python executable using 'where python' in the cmd and use that path in the configuration.

Why does Claude need a timeserver?

Anthropic's design deprived Claude of timestamps and current time information.