Time MCP Server
Time MCP Server
Ein Model Context Protocol-Server, der Zeit- und Zeitzonenumrechnungsfunktionen bereitstellt. Dieser Server ermöglicht LLMs, aktuelle Zeitinformationen abzurufen und Zeitzonenumrechnungen mithilfe von IANA-Zeitzonennamen durchzuführen, mit automatischer Erkennung der Systemzeitzone.
Verfügbare Tools
get_current_time- Aktuelle Zeit in einer bestimmten Zeitzone oder der Systemzeitzone abrufen.Erforderliche Argumente:
timezone(string): IANA-Zeitzonenname (z. B. 'America/New_York', 'Europe/London')
convert_time- Zeit zwischen Zeitzonen umrechnen.Erforderliche Argumente:
source_timezone(string): Quell-IANA-Zeitzonennametime(string): Zeit im 24-Stunden-Format (HH:MM)target_timezone(string): Ziel-IANA-Zeitzonenname
Installation
Mit uv (empfohlen)
Bei Verwendung von uv ist keine spezielle Installation erforderlich. Wir werden uvx verwenden, um mcp-server-time direkt auszuführen.
uvx mcp-server-timeMit PIP
Alternativ können Sie mcp-server-time über pip installieren:
pip install mcp-server-timeNach der Installation können Sie es als Skript mit folgendem Befehl ausführen:
python -m mcp_server_timeRelated MCP server: Time MCP Server
Konfiguration
Konfiguration für Claude.app
Fügen Sie zu Ihren Claude-Einstellungen hinzu:
{
"mcpServers": {
"time": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-time"]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"time": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "-e", "LOCAL_TIMEZONE", "mcp/time"]
}
}
}{
"mcpServers": {
"time": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_server_time"]
}
}
}Konfiguration für Zed
Fügen Sie zu Ihrer Zed settings.json hinzu:
"context_servers": [
"mcp-server-time": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-time"]
}
],"context_servers": {
"mcp-server-time": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_server_time"]
}
},Konfiguration für VS Code
Für eine schnelle Installation verwenden Sie einen der untenstehenden Ein-Klick-Installationsbuttons...
Für die manuelle Installation fügen Sie den folgenden JSON-Block zu Ihrer Datei „User Settings (JSON)“ in VS Code hinzu. Sie können dies tun, indem Sie Ctrl + Shift + P drücken und Preferences: Open User Settings (JSON) eingeben.
Optional können Sie ihn zu einer Datei namens .vscode/mcp.json in Ihrem Arbeitsbereich hinzufügen. Dadurch können Sie die Konfiguration mit anderen teilen.
Beachten Sie, dass der Schlüssel
mcperforderlich ist, wenn Sie die Dateimcp.jsonverwenden.
{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"time": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-time"]
}
}
}
}{
"mcp": {
"servers": {
"time": {
"command": "docker",
"args": ["run", "-i", "--rm", "mcp/time"]
}
}
}
}Konfiguration für Zencoder
Gehen Sie zum Zencoder-Menü (...)
Wählen Sie im Dropdown-Menü
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Add Custom MCP.Fügen Sie den Namen und die Serverkonfiguration von unten hinzu und stellen Sie sicher, dass Sie auf den Button
Installklicken.
{
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-time"]
}Anpassung - Systemzeitzone
Standardmäßig erkennt der Server automatisch die Zeitzone Ihres Systems. Sie können dies überschreiben, indem Sie das Argument --local-timezone zur args-Liste in der Konfiguration hinzufügen.
Beispiel:
{
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_server_time", "--local-timezone=America/New_York"]
}Beispiel-Interaktionen
Aktuelle Zeit abrufen:
{
"name": "get_current_time",
"arguments": {
"timezone": "Europe/Warsaw"
}
}Antwort:
{
"timezone": "Europe/Warsaw",
"datetime": "2024-01-01T13:00:00+01:00",
"is_dst": false
}Zeit zwischen Zeitzonen umrechnen:
{
"name": "convert_time",
"arguments": {
"source_timezone": "America/New_York",
"time": "16:30",
"target_timezone": "Asia/Tokyo"
}
}Antwort:
{
"source": {
"timezone": "America/New_York",
"datetime": "2024-01-01T12:30:00-05:00",
"is_dst": false
},
"target": {
"timezone": "Asia/Tokyo",
"datetime": "2024-01-01T12:30:00+09:00",
"is_dst": false
},
"time_difference": "+13.0h",
}Debugging
Sie können den MCP-Inspektor verwenden, um den Server zu debuggen. Für uvx-Installationen:
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx mcp-server-timeOder wenn Sie das Paket in einem bestimmten Verzeichnis installiert haben oder daran entwickeln:
cd path/to/servers/src/time
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uv run mcp-server-timeBeispiele für Fragen an Claude
„Wie spät ist es gerade?“ (wird die Systemzeitzone verwendet)
„Wie spät ist es in Tokio?“
„Wenn es in New York 16 Uhr ist, wie spät ist es in London?“
„Konvertieren Sie 9:30 Uhr Tokio-Zeit in New Yorker Zeit.“
Build
Docker-Build:
cd src/time
docker build -t mcp/time .Mitwirken
Wir freuen uns über Beiträge, die helfen, mcp-server-time zu erweitern und zu verbessern. Ob Sie neue zeitbezogene Tools hinzufügen, bestehende Funktionen verbessern oder die Dokumentation verbessern möchten – Ihr Beitrag ist wertvoll.
Beispiele für andere MCP-Server und Implementierungsmuster finden Sie unter: https://github.com/modelcontextprotocol/servers
Pull Requests sind willkommen! Zögern Sie nicht, neue Ideen, Fehlerbehebungen oder Verbesserungen beizutragen, um mcp-server-time noch leistungsfähiger und nützlicher zu machen.
Lizenz
mcp-server-time ist unter der MIT-Lizenz lizenziert. Das bedeutet, dass Sie die Software frei verwenden, modifizieren und verbreiten können, vorbehaltlich der Bedingungen der MIT-Lizenz. Weitere Details finden Sie in der Datei LICENSE im Projekt-Repository.
Available Tools
2 toolsconvert_timeC
Convert time between timezones
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| time | Yes | Time to convert in 24-hour format (HH:MM) | |
| source_timezone | Yes | Source IANA timezone name (e.g., 'America/New_York', 'Europe/London'). Use 'Etc/UTC' as local timezone if no source timezone provided by the user. | |
| target_timezone | Yes | Target IANA timezone name (e.g., 'Asia/Tokyo', 'America/San_Francisco'). Use 'Etc/UTC' as local timezone if no target timezone provided by the user. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so the description carries full burden. It does not disclose any behavioral traits such as how time zones are handled, invalid inputs, or daylight saving time. The description is minimal and adds no transparency beyond the schema.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Single sentence is concise and front-loaded. However, it could include more useful information without losing conciseness.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
No output schema, and description does not mention return format, error handling, or edge cases. For a time zone conversion tool, this is incomplete.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% with descriptions for all 3 parameters. The description adds no extra meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 is appropriate.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states 'Convert time between timezones', conveying the verb and resource. However, it does not differentiate from the sibling tool 'get_current_time', which might also involve time zones.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives. The description is a single phrase with no context about prerequisites or when this tool is appropriate.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
get_current_timeC
Get current time in a specific timezones
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| timezone | Yes | IANA timezone name (e.g., 'America/New_York', 'Europe/London'). Use 'Etc/UTC' as local timezone if no timezone provided by the user. |
TDQS
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It only states 'Get current time' without disclosing output format, time source, or any behavioral details like handling of invalid timezones.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Description is a single sentence but grammatically flawed ('timezones'). It is concise but lacks clarity and proper structure.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
With no output schema and no annotations, the description omits critical context such as return format, time source (server vs user), and error handling. Incomplete for a simple tool.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
The input schema already provides full description of the 'timezone' parameter with examples (100% coverage). The tool description adds no additional semantic value beyond what the schema offers.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly states the tool gets current time in a specific timezone, but the grammar ('timezones') slightly reduces clarity. It distinguishes from sibling 'convert_time' by focusing on current time retrieval.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
No guidance on when to use this tool vs the sibling 'convert_time' or any exclusion criteria. The description does not indicate context-specific usage.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
Tool Schema Changelog
Recent tool additions, removals, and schema changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
2 tool updates
v1.0.3- First observed
convert_time - First observed
get_current_time
TDQS
Scored across 2 tools
The two tools have clearly distinct purposes: one retrieves the current time for a given timezone, and the other converts a specified time between timezones. There is no overlap or ambiguity between them.
Both tools follow the same verb_noun snake_case pattern: get_current_time and convert_time. The naming is predictable and clearly indicates the action and target.
With only two tools, the server feels minimal for its domain, though both tools are essential and focused. The count is borderline but not unreasonable for a simple timezone utility.
The core time-related operations are covered: getting current time and converting between timezones. A list of supported timezones would be a minor useful addition, but agents can work reasonably well without it.
Maintenance
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