What is Datetime Mcp Server

The datetime-mcp-server is a simple MCP server designed to provide accurate current date and time information to your preferred LLM (Language Model).

Use cases

Use cases include asking a virtual assistant for the current time, scheduling events, and providing time-sensitive information in conversational AI applications.

How to use

To use the datetime-mcp-server, clone the repository, install dependencies, and configure it with Claude Desktop either automatically using the MCP CLI tool or manually by editing the configuration file.

Key features

Key features include real-time date and time provision, easy installation, and compatibility with Claude Desktop for seamless integration.

Where to use

The datetime-mcp-server can be used in applications requiring accurate time information, such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and any LLM applications that need to reference the current date and time.

🕰️ Datetime MCP Server

A simple MCP server that provides the current date and time through a Claude tool.

🚀 Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/BfdCampos/datetime-mcp-server.git
cd datetime-mcp-server

# Install dependencies
uv install

🔧 Setup with Claude Desktop

Method 1: Automatic Installation

Use the MCP CLI tool to install the server automatically:

uv run mcp install main.py

Method 2: Manual Configuration

Add the server to your Claude Desktop configuration file located at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Datetime": {
      "command": "uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--with",
        "mcp[cli]",
        "mcp",
        "run",
        "/path/to/your/datetime-mcp-server/main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Note: Replace /path/to/your/ with your actual paths.

🤖 Using with Claude Desktop

1. Restart Claude Desktop after installation.
2. Open the app and start a new conversation.
3. You can now ask for the current date and time to Claude.

/path/to/your/.local/bin/uv

❓ FAQ

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Datetime": {
      "command": "/Users/[Your Home Directory]/.local/bin/uv",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "--with",
        "mcp[cli]",
        "mcp",
        "run",
        "/path/to/your/datetime-mcp-server/main.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

I've asked Claude what the time is but it's not using the MCP server

• LLMs like Claude may not always use the MCP server for every request. If it doesn’t use the server, try asking again or rephrasing your question specifically asking it to use the MCP Server.