Mix Server

What is Mix Server?

Mix Server is a Python-based server that provides local time functionality and the ability to open files or URLs in the default web browser, all through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). It is designed for developers working in environments like Cursor IDE who need lightweight, easy-to-integrate local tools for AI-assisted workflows.

How to use Mix Server?

Install the server using uv, set up the provided Cursor configuration example, then start the server with uv run main.py. Once running, you can call get_local_current_time() to return the current time in YYYY-MM-DD@HH:MM:SS format (Asia/Shanghai timezone) or open_file_or_url_in_browser(target) to open a local file or web URL in your default browser.

Key features of Mix Server

• Get current local time in various formats (single format documented)
• Open files and URLs in the default web browser
• Simple and lightweight implementation using FastMCP
• Uses uv for fast and reliable dependency management
• Designed for easy integration with Cursor IDE
• Python 3.12+ with minimal dependencies (only mcp[cli])

Use cases of Mix Server

• Retrieve the current local time during an AI-assisted coding session
• Open documentation, logs, or project files from within an MCP client
• Launch a web URL (e.g., a search result) directly from an AI response
• Provide a simple time‑stamping utility for script outputs

FAQ from Mix Server

What dependencies does Mix Server require?

The project requires Python >=3.12, the mcp[cli]>=1.6.0 package, and the uv package manager for environment setup and execution.

Does Mix Server support authentication or remote connections?

No. The README describes a local‑only setup with no authentication; the server is intended to run on the same machine as the client (e.g., Cursor IDE).

How does Mix Server handle timezone configuration?

The server uses a hard‑coded timezone of Asia/Shanghai and a fixed format %Y-%m-%d@%H:%M:%S. No user‑configurable timezone is documented.

Where does the server store any data?

The server is stateless—it only reads the system clock and opens files/URLs based on the user’s input. No data is persisted.

How is Mix Server integrated with Cursor IDE?

Copy the provided mcp.json.example to ~/.cursor/mcp.json and follow the installation steps. The example config defines server settings for the Mix Server as well as a sequential thinking service.