get_timeline

Instructions

Implementation Reference

• server.py:1386-1465 (handler)

  The get_timeline tool handler function. Decorated with @mcp.tool(), it returns all major EU AI Act enforcement milestones from entry into force through full implementation. Uses auth and rate limiting, then iterates over the EU_AI_ACT_TIMELINE data to compute status (IN EFFECT, EFFECTIVE TODAY, UPCOMING) based on days remaining.

  # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  # Tool 5: get_timeline
  # ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
  @mcp.tool()
  def get_timeline(
      caller: str = "anonymous",
      api_key: str = "") -> str:
      """Get key EU AI Act implementation dates and deadlines.
  
      Returns all major enforcement milestones from entry into force through
      full implementation, including which articles/requirements become
      applicable at each date.
  
      Args:
          caller: Identifier for rate limiting.
          tier: "free" (10 calls/day) or "pro" (unlimited, $29/mo).
  
      Behavior:
          This tool is read-only and stateless — it produces analysis output
          without modifying any external systems, databases, or files.
          Safe to call repeatedly with identical inputs (idempotent).
          Free tier: 10/day rate limit. Pro tier: unlimited.
          No authentication required for basic usage.
  
      When to use:
          Use this tool when you need to assess, audit, or verify compliance
          requirements. Ideal for gap analysis, readiness checks, and generating
          compliance documentation.
  
      When NOT to use:
          Do not use as a substitute for qualified legal counsel. This tool
          provides technical compliance guidance, not legal advice.
      """
      allowed, msg, tier = check_access(api_key)
      if not allowed:
          return {"error": msg, "upgrade_url": "https://meok.ai/pricing"}
      limit_err = _check_rate_limit(caller, tier)
      if limit_err:
          return {"error": "rate_limited", "message": limit_err}
  
      today = datetime.now().date()
      timeline_with_status = []
      for entry in EU_AI_ACT_TIMELINE:
          deadline = datetime.strptime(entry["date"], "%Y-%m-%d").date()
          days_diff = (deadline - today).days
          if days_diff < 0:
              status = f"IN EFFECT (since {entry['date']}, {abs(days_diff)} days ago)"
          elif days_diff == 0:
              status = "EFFECTIVE TODAY"
          else:
              status = f"UPCOMING in {days_diff} days ({days_diff // 30} months)"
  
          timeline_with_status.append({
              "date": entry["date"],
              "event": entry["event"],
              "article_reference": entry["article"],
              "status": status,
          })
  
      result = {
          "regulation": "Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (EU AI Act)",
          "official_journal": "OJ L, 2024/1689, 12.7.2024",
          "assessment_date": today.isoformat(),
          "timeline": timeline_with_status,
          "key_resources": {
              "eur_lex": "https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/1689",
              "ai_office": "https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/european-approach-artificial-intelligence",
              "ai_pact": "https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/ai-pact",
          },
          "notes": [
              "The EU AI Act (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689) was published in the Official Journal on 12 July 2024.",
              "It entered into force on 1 August 2024 (20 days after publication, per Article 113).",
              "Implementation follows a phased approach over 36 months.",
              "The AI Pact encourages voluntary early adoption of AI Act requirements.",
              "Delegated and implementing acts will further specify requirements — monitor the AI Office for updates.",
          ],
          "meok_labs": "https://meok.ai",
      }
  
      return result

• server.py:394-401 (helper)

  EU_AI_ACT_TIMELINE data: the list of key dates/events that get_timeline uses as its data source. Contains 6 milestone entries from 2024-08-01 through 2030-08-02 with article references.

  EU_AI_ACT_TIMELINE = [
      {"date": "2024-08-01", "event": "EU AI Act entered into force (Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 published in Official Journal)", "article": "Article 113"},
      {"date": "2025-02-02", "event": "Prohibited AI practices (Article 5) become enforceable; AI literacy obligations (Article 4) apply", "article": "Articles 4, 5"},
      {"date": "2025-08-02", "event": "Rules for General-Purpose AI (GPAI) models apply (Chapter V); notified bodies designated; governance framework operational", "article": "Articles 51-56, Chapter VII"},
      {"date": "2026-08-02", "event": "Full enforcement of all provisions for high-risk AI systems (including Annex III); obligations on providers, deployers, importers, distributors", "article": "Articles 6-49, Annex III"},
      {"date": "2027-08-02", "event": "Obligations for high-risk AI systems that are safety components of products under Union harmonisation legislation (Annex I)", "article": "Annex I, Article 6(1)"},
      {"date": "2030-08-02", "event": "Existing high-risk AI systems used by public authorities must comply (transitional provision)", "article": "Article 111(2)"},
  ]

• server.py:1389-1392 (registration)

  Registration of get_timeline as an MCP tool via the @mcp.tool() decorator on line 1389.

  @mcp.tool()
  def get_timeline(
      caller: str = "anonymous",
      api_key: str = "") -> str:

• server.py:1392-1417 (schema)

  The tool's docstring serves as the schema/description. Defines parameters (caller, api_key), behavior (read-only, stateless, idempotent), and usage instructions.

  api_key: str = "") -> str:
  """Get key EU AI Act implementation dates and deadlines.
  
  Returns all major enforcement milestones from entry into force through
  full implementation, including which articles/requirements become
  applicable at each date.
  
  Args:
      caller: Identifier for rate limiting.
      tier: "free" (10 calls/day) or "pro" (unlimited, $29/mo).
  
  Behavior:
      This tool is read-only and stateless — it produces analysis output
      without modifying any external systems, databases, or files.
      Safe to call repeatedly with identical inputs (idempotent).
      Free tier: 10/day rate limit. Pro tier: unlimited.
      No authentication required for basic usage.
  
  When to use:
      Use this tool when you need to assess, audit, or verify compliance
      requirements. Ideal for gap analysis, readiness checks, and generating
      compliance documentation.
  
  When NOT to use:
      Do not use as a substitute for qualified legal counsel. This tool
      provides technical compliance guidance, not legal advice.