mcp-datetime
Datetime formatting service for Claude Desktop App. mcp-datetime is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by ZeparHyfar. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 1 tool, including get_datetime, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under AI/Assistant and Utility/DateTime.
What is this MCP
This MCP is a datetime formatting service designed for the Claude Desktop Application. It provides various datetime string formats including standard, Japanese, and filename-optimized formats with accurate timezone handling.
How to use this MCP
Configure the MCP server in Claude Desktop App's config file (claude_desktop_config.json) and call the get_datetime tool with a format parameter. Formats include 'datetime', 'datetime_jp', 'filename_md', and many others specified in the documentation.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables datetime string generation within Claude conversations, useful for timestamping, file naming, Japanese localization, log generation, and other time-related operations in the Claude Desktop App environment.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the mcp-datetime MCP server?
mcp-datetime is a Model Context Protocol server from ZeparHyfar. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect mcp-datetime to my AI client?
Add mcp-datetime to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does mcp-datetime provide?
mcp-datetime provides 1 tool: get_datetime.
Is mcp-datetime free to use?
mcp-datetime is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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