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Get the current time in any IANA timezone, convert between timezones, and format dates in local calendars. Small but frequently needed when generating scheduled messages, meeting summaries, or logs.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
create_task
Create a new task
list_tasks
List tasks with filters
update_task
Update fields of an existing task
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Time MCP.
- What is the purpose of the Time MCP?
- The Time MCP provides timezone-aware clock and date formatting functionality. It can retrieve the current time in any IANA timezone, convert times between timezones, and format dates according to local calendars. This is useful for applications requiring accurate time representations across different regions.
- Does the Time MCP require authentication or API keys?
- No, the Time MCP does not require any authentication, API keys, or other credentials. It is designed for direct use without external service dependencies for authorization.
- How can I integrate the Time MCP with a client like Cline?
- For Cline, you would add the Time MCP definition to your configuration. Since the transport is 'stdio', Cline will likely execute a local binary or script provided by the MCP installation to communicate. Specific installation steps would be in the MCP's documentation or repository.
- What are the primary capabilities exposed by the Time MCP?
- The Time MCP offers capabilities to get current time by IANA timezone, convert time between different timezones, and format dates based on various local calendar standards. These tools are fundamental for managing time-related data in applications.
- Is there a cost associated with using the Time MCP?
- The Time MCP itself, hosted on GitHub, is open-source. Any costs would depend on your specific deployment environment. It runs locally via stdio transport, so there are no recurring service fees directly from the provider.
- What is a common limitation or prerequisite for the Time MCP?
- A common prerequisite is that the host system must have up-to-date IANA timezone data for accurate time conversions. Outdated system timezone information can lead to incorrect results when using the MCP's timezone-aware features.
Install Time MCP
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"time": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-time"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"time": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-time"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"time": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-time"
]
}
}
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