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MCP Time Server

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Productivity

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txbm

About MCP Time Server

Model Context Protocol Time Server - A robust timezone-aware time server implementation

MCP Time Server config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-time-server": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "-m",
        "mcp_time_server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is MCP Time Server?

MCP Time Server is a robust timezone-aware time server built for the Model Context Protocol. It provides full IANA timezone database support with cross-platform compatibility and bundled tzdata, making it suitable for any MCP client that needs authoritative time information.

How to use MCP Time Server?

Install the package with pip install mcp-time-server and then run python -m mcp_time_server. No additional configuration keys are required for basic operation.

Key features of MCP Time Server

  • Full IANA timezone database support
  • Cross-platform compatibility with bundled tzdata
  • Proper error handling and validation
  • Async/await implementation for high performance
  • Comprehensive test coverage

Use cases of MCP Time Server

  • Provide current time in any IANA timezone to MCP clients
  • Enable timezone-aware scheduling and logging in MCP-based applications
  • Serve as a reference clock for distributed MCP deployments

Frequently asked questions

1

What is the MCP Time Server used for?

It provides timezone-aware time data to any client using the Model Context Protocol, leveraging the full IANA timezone database.

2

How do I install MCP Time Server?

Run `pip install mcp-time-server` from your command line.

3

Does it work on Windows, macOS, and Linux?

Yes. The server bundles its own timezone data (`tzdata`) to ensure cross-platform compatibility.

4

Does the server require any runtime dependencies beyond Python?

No. The only runtime dependency is `mcp-time-server` itself (plus its bundled dependencies), which is installed via pip.

5

What timezone data does the server use?

It uses the official IANA timezone database, bundled as the `tzdata` package for reliability across all platforms.

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