ZeparHyfar/mcp-datetime

Overview

A Python-based Model Context Protocol server that formats datetime values and generates file names with timestamps. It exposes date/time formatting operations for use by AI agents and tools through the MCP interface.

Best for

Best for
Developers who need a lightweight MCP server for consistent datetime formatting in AI toolchains

Use cases

• Generate consistent timestamped filenames for logs or exports
• Format datetime strings in a standard pattern for reports
• Convert between datetime formats for data pipeline integration

How to use

Install

npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx mcp-datetime

Tools exposed

• get_datetime
• date_slash
• date_jp
• datetime_jp
• datetime_t
• compact_date
• compact_time
• filename_md
• filename_txt
• filename_log
• iso_basic
• log_compact
• time_jp

Tested with

Claude Desktop

Example client config

{\n  "mcpServers": {\n    "mcp-datetime": {\n      "command": "uvx",\n      "args": ["mcp-datetime"]\n    }\n  }\n}

Notes

A Python-based Model Context Protocol server that formats datetime values and generates file names with timestamps. It exposes date/time formatting operations for use by AI agents and tools through the MCP interface.

27 stars on GitHub. Last updated 2024-12-13. Licensed MIT.

Use cases

• Generate consistent timestamped filenames for logs or exports
• Format datetime strings in a standard pattern for reports
• Convert between datetime formats for data pipeline integration

Pros

• Single-purpose server keeps integration simple and focused
• Written in Python, easy to extend or modify for custom formats
• Low overhead for basic datetime formatting needs

Cons

• Limited to datetime formatting and filename generation only
• Small community with only 27 stars suggests limited support and documentation
• Requires an MCP-compatible client or host to be useful

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