Datetime FAQs

Question 1

How does Datetime handle timezones?

Accepted Answer

Datetime provides robust timezone support, allowing you to specify any valid IANA timezone string (e.g., 'America/New_York', 'UTC', 'Asia/Tokyo'). This ensures the retrieved date and time are accurate for your desired geographical context.

Question 2

Can I configure the output format and timezone for Datetime?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Datetime is highly configurable. You can set the default output format and timezone globally using environment variables like `DATETIME_FORMAT` and `TIMEZONE`. Additionally, these settings can be overridden per request when calling the `get_current_time` tool.

Question 3

What date and time formats does Datetime support?

Accepted Answer

Datetime supports multiple output formats including ISO 8601, Unix timestamp (seconds and milliseconds), human-readable, date-only, time-only, and fully custom formats defined by a string. This flexibility ensures it meets diverse application needs.

Question 4

Is Datetime easy to integrate into development environments?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Datetime is designed for straightforward integration. It can be easily run via `npx` and also supports one-click installation as a Desktop Extension (DXT) for environments like Claude Desktop, streamlining its setup for developers.

Question 5

What is the Datetime MCP Server?

Accepted Answer

The Datetime MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a simple tool (`get_current_time`) to retrieve the current date and time in various configurable formats. It's built with TypeScript for easy integration into developer workflows.

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