mcp-time
by dandeliongold
An MCP server for getting the current time in ISO format using JavaScript Date. This server works with the Claude desktop app on both Windows and macOS.
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What is mcp-time?
This is an MCP server designed to provide time-related functionalities, specifically for use with the Claude desktop application. It offers methods to retrieve the current time in ISO format and calculate time differences between timestamps.
How to use mcp-time?
Install the package using npm install @dandeliongold/mcp-time. Add the server configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file as shown in the README. Then, you can use the getCurrentTime and getTimeDifference methods via JSON-RPC requests.
Key features of mcp-time
Get current time in YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss format
Calculate time differences between timestamps and current time
Intuitive positive/negative values for future/past times
Support for both minutes and seconds intervals
Cross-platform support for Windows and macOS
Simple JSON-RPC interface
Consistent ISO-style date formatting
Error handling with detailed error messages
Use cases of mcp-time
Displaying current time in Claude desktop app
Calculating time remaining for deadlines
Determining the age of a timestamp
Scheduling tasks based on time differences
FAQ from mcp-time
What is the format of the timestamp?
What is the format of the timestamp?
The timestamp should be in ISO format: YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm:ss
What happens if the timestamp format is incorrect?
What happens if the timestamp format is incorrect?
The server will return an error message indicating an invalid timestamp format.
What intervals are supported for time difference calculation?
What intervals are supported for time difference calculation?
The server supports 'minutes' and 'seconds' intervals.
How does the time difference calculation handle timezones?
How does the time difference calculation handle timezones?
The time difference is calculated based on the server's local time. Timezone conversions are not handled automatically.
Is this server compatible with other MCP clients?
Is this server compatible with other MCP clients?
While designed for Claude, it should be compatible with any MCP client that supports JSON-RPC.