Time FAQs

Question 1

Can I use Time-MCP with a custom client?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can implement a custom client similar to the official example client tutorial from Model Context Protocol, replacing the `weather.py` example with `time_mcp_server.py`.

Question 2

What is Time-MCP?

Accepted Answer

Time-MCP is an MCP (Model Context Protocol) server that allows AI agents to access the current time and date.

Question 3

How do I use Time-MCP with Claude?

Accepted Answer

Add `time_mcp_server.py` to the list of MCP servers in your Claude Desktop App config file (claude_desktop_config.json), ensuring you point to the correct path and `uv` executable.

Question 4

Does Time-MCP support timezones?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Time-MCP supports specifying timezones for the `get_datetime` tool. It defaults to UTC if no timezone is provided.

Question 5

What tools does Time-MCP provide?

Accepted Answer

It provides two tools: `get_datetime` for retrieving a formatted datetime string, and `get_current_unix_timestamp` for retrieving the current UNIX timestamp.

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