概要
What is Local Utilities MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to various local system utilities. It works with Cursor and other MCP‑compatible clients, giving developers quick access to system information such as time, hostname, public IP, directory contents, Node.js version, port processes, and thought recording.
How to use Local Utilities MCP Server?
Install globally with pnpm add -g localutils-mcp-server and run localutils-mcp, or run directly with npx localutils-mcp-server. In Cursor, configure it as an MCP server with command "npx" and args ["localutils-mcp-server"]. Use the MCP Inspector for testing by running pnpm run inspector.
Key features of Local Utilities MCP Server
- Retrieve local time, date, and day of week
- Get system hostname and public IP address
- List contents of a specified directory
- Check which process is running on a given port
- Record, retrieve, and clear development thoughts
Use cases of Local Utilities MCP Server
- Quickly obtain the current local time during a coding session
- Verify the public IP address of the development machine
- Inspect which process occupies a specific port
- List directory contents without leaving the editor
- Log and review thoughts or reminders while working
FAQ from Local Utilities MCP Server
What tools does the server provide?
It provides get_time_and_date, get_hostname, get_public_ip, list_directory, get_node_version, check_port, think, get_thoughts, clear_thoughts, and get_thought_stats.
How do I install the server without a global install?
Run the server directly using npx localutils-mcp-server – no global installation required.
What configuration is needed for Cursor?
In Cursor’s MCP settings, add a new server with name "localutils", command "npx", and args ["localutils-mcp-server"].
Does the server require any extra runtime dependencies?
It requires Node.js to run. The recommended package manager is pnpm, but npx can also execute it without prior installation.
