datetime-mcp-server
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@datetime-mcp-serverget the current date and time in yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss format"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
datetime-mcp-server
Overview
datetime-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a tool for getting the current date and time with customizable format.
Features
Get current datetime with customizable format
Default format:
yyyy-MM-dd(e.g., "2026-03-11")Supports various format placeholders:
yyyy,MM,dd,HH,mm,ssSupports both stdio and HTTP transport modes
Installation
# Install globally
npm install -g datetime-mcp-server
# Or run directly with npx
npx datetime-mcp-serverUsage
Command Line (stdio)
# Run with stdio (default)
npx datetime-mcp-serverHTTP Server
# Run HTTP server on port 3000
TRANSPORT=http npx datetime-mcp-server
# Custom port
PORT=8080 TRANSPORT=http npx datetime-mcp-serverClaude Code Integration
Add to your ~/.claude.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"datetime": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "datetime-mcp-server"]
}
}
}Available Tool
get_current_datetime
Get the current date and time with custom format.
Parameters:
Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Description |
format | string | No |
| Date format string |
Format Placeholders:
Placeholder | Description | Example |
yyyy | 4-digit year | 2026 |
MM | 2-digit month | 01-12 |
dd | 2-digit day | 01-31 |
HH | 24-hour hour | 00-23 |
mm | 2-digit minute | 00-59 |
ss | 2-digit second | 00-59 |
Examples:
{
"name": "get_current_datetime",
"arguments": {}
}
// Returns: "2026-03-11"
{
"name": "get_current_datetime",
"arguments": {
"format": "yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss"
}
}
// Returns: "2026-03-11 14:30:45"
{
"name": "get_current_datetime",
"arguments": {
"format": "yyyy/MM/dd HH:mm"
}
}
// Returns: "2026/03/11 14:30"Development
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Run tests
npm test
# Build
npm run buildLicense
MIT
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