# MCP Time Server Project Plan
## Project Overview
Simple MCP (Model Context Protocol) server implementation in Python that returns current UTC time. This server will be configured globally in Cursor IDE to provide time functionality across all projects.
## Goal
Implement the simplest possible MCP server that:
- Returns current UTC time
- Can be configured globally in Cursor IDE
- Works independently of any specific project
- Provides reliable time access for the AI assistant
## Objectives
1. Create a minimal MCP server in Python
2. Implement UTC time retrieval functionality
3. Ensure proper MCP protocol compliance
4. Configure for global Cursor IDE integration
5. Test functionality and reliability
## Project Structure
```
mcp-time-server/
├── src/
│ └── mcp_time_server/
│ ├── __init__.py
│ └── server.py
├── pyproject.toml
├── requirements.txt
├── README.md
├── mcp_config.json
└── PROJECT_PLAN.md
```
## Tasks Breakdown
### Phase 1: Setup and Basic Structure
- [x] ~~Project directory cleared~~
- [x] ~~Create project structure~~
- [x] ~~Setup Python package configuration (pyproject.toml)~~
- [x] ~~Define dependencies (requirements.txt)~~
- [x] ~~Initialize Python package~~
### Phase 2: MCP Server Implementation
- [x] ~~Implement basic MCP server class~~
- [x] ~~Add UTC time retrieval function~~
- [x] ~~Implement MCP protocol handlers~~
- [x] ~~Add proper error handling~~
- [x] ~~Create server entry point~~
### Phase 3: Configuration and Integration
- [x] ~~Create MCP configuration file~~
- [ ] Setup global Cursor IDE configuration
- [x] ~~Test local server functionality~~
- [x] ~~Verify MCP protocol compliance~~
### Phase 4: Testing and Documentation
- [x] ~~Create test cases~~
- [x] ~~Write comprehensive README~~
- [x] ~~Document installation process~~
- [x] ~~Document Cursor IDE integration steps~~
### Phase 5: Finalization
- [x] ~~Final testing~~
- [x] ~~Code review and cleanup~~
- [x] ~~Documentation review~~
- [x] ~~Project completion~~
## Features to Implement
### Core Features
- [x] ~~Get current UTC time~~
- [x] ~~MCP protocol compliance~~
- [x] ~~Proper JSON response formatting~~
- [x] ~~Error handling for time operations~~
### Optional Features
- [ ] Multiple time formats (ISO, timestamp, datetime)
- [ ] Timezone conversion capabilities
- [ ] Time formatting options
## Technical Requirements
### Dependencies
- Python 3.8+
- MCP SDK
- Standard library datetime modules
### MCP Protocol Requirements
- Proper tool registration
- JSON-RPC 2.0 compliance
- Error response handling
- Tool metadata provision
## Configuration Files
### pyproject.toml
- Package metadata
- Dependencies
- Build configuration
- Entry points
### mcp_config.json
- MCP server configuration
- Tool definitions
- Server metadata
## Completion Checklist
### Development
- [x] ~~Project structure created~~
- [x] ~~Dependencies installed~~
- [x] ~~MCP server implemented~~
- [x] ~~Time functionality working~~
- [x] ~~Error handling implemented~~
### Testing
- [x] ~~Basic functionality tests~~
- [x] ~~MCP protocol compliance tests~~
- [x] ~~Integration tests~~
- [x] ~~Edge case handling~~
### Documentation
- [x] ~~README.md completed~~
- [x] ~~Installation guide written~~
- [x] ~~Usage examples provided~~
- [x] ~~Configuration instructions~~
### Integration
- [x] ~~Cursor IDE configuration~~
- [x] ~~Global MCP setup~~
- [x] ~~Functionality verification~~
- [x] ~~End-to-end testing~~
## Issues and Solutions
### Identified Issues
*None yet - project just started*
### Resolved Issues
- **MCP Import Error**: Fixed by switching from direct MCP server implementation to FastMCP which provides simpler API
- **PowerShell && Operator**: Documented workaround in README for Windows PowerShell compatibility
- **Time Format Handling**: Implemented robust format handling with fallback to ISO format for invalid inputs
## Progress Log
### 2025-06-21
- [x] Project directory cleared
- [x] Project plan created
- [x] Basic project structure created
- [x] Python package configuration completed
- [x] MCP server implementation completed (using FastMCP)
- [x] Basic functionality implemented and tested
- [x] Documentation created
- [x] Test script created
- [x] All core features working
- [x] MCP server successfully running
- [x] Cursor IDE integration successful
- [x] Live testing completed - all formats working
- [x] Project completed and fully operational
## Next Steps
1. ~~Create basic project structure~~ ✅
2. ~~Setup Python package configuration~~ ✅
3. ~~Implement basic MCP server~~ ✅
4. ~~Add UTC time functionality~~ ✅
## Project Status: COMPLETED ✅
The MCP Time Server project has been successfully completed and **FULLY OPERATIONAL**. All core functionality is implemented, tested, and integrated with Cursor IDE. The server provides UTC time in multiple formats and is working perfectly in live environment.
### Live Test Results:
- ✅ ISO format: `2025-06-21T12:12:19Z`
- ✅ DateTime format: `2025-06-21 12:12:25`
- ✅ Timestamp format: `1750507947`
- ✅ Error handling: Invalid format defaults to ISO
### Integration Test Results:
- ✅ Global MCP configuration successful
- ✅ Automatic server management by Cursor IDE
- ✅ Persistent availability across projects
- ✅ Server process verification: `python -m mcp_time_server.server`
- ✅ Restart resilience: Works after Cursor IDE restart
- ✅ Process management: Can stop/start server manually
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*This document will be updated regularly as the project progresses*
