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DateTime MCP Server

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Overview

DateTime MCP Server is a Model Completions Protocol (MCP) server that provides datetime functionality along with simple note management capabilities.

To use the DateTime MCP Server, clone the repository, set up a virtual environment, install dependencies, and run the server. You can connect to it using any MCP client.

  • Provides current date and time in various formats. - Offers date formatting utilities. - Includes event scheduling prompts. - Allows simple note management functionality.
  1. Retrieving the current date and time in different formats.
  2. Formatting dates for display in user-friendly formats.
  3. Scheduling events and managing notes for personal organization.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect DateTime MCP Server in Cursor, Claude, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible apps. The same JSON appears in the Use with menu above for one-click copy.

Cursor

Add this to your .cursor/mcp.json file in your project root, then restart Cursor.

.cursor/mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datetime-mcp-server-bossjones": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-datetime-mcp-server-bossjones"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Desktop

Add this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.

~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json (macOS) or %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json (Windows)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datetime-mcp-server-bossjones": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-datetime-mcp-server-bossjones"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Claude Code

Add this to your project's .mcp.json file. Claude Code will detect it automatically.

.mcp.json (project root)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datetime-mcp-server-bossjones": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-datetime-mcp-server-bossjones"
      ]
    }
  }
}

VS Code (Copilot)

Add this to your .vscode/mcp.json file. Requires the GitHub Copilot extension with MCP support enabled.

.vscode/mcp.json

{
  "servers": {
    "datetime-mcp-server-bossjones": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-datetime-mcp-server-bossjones"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Windsurf

Add this to your Windsurf MCP config file, then restart Windsurf.

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datetime-mcp-server-bossjones": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-datetime-mcp-server-bossjones"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Cline

Open Cline settings, navigate to MCP Servers, and add this server configuration.

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "datetime-mcp-server-bossjones": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-datetime-mcp-server-bossjones"
      ]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the MCP protocol?

The MCP protocol is a communication protocol designed for model completions, allowing clients to interact with servers that provide various functionalities.

Can I use this server for any programming language?

Yes! As long as the client supports the MCP protocol, it can be used with any programming language.

Is there a way to debug the server?

Yes! You can use the MCP Inspector for debugging, which provides a user-friendly interface to monitor and debug MCP server interactions.7:["$","div",null,{"className":"container mx-auto flex flex-col gap-4","children":["$L26","$L27",["$","$L28",null,{"currentProject":{"id":1869,"uuid":"a0931f32-670c-4847-a0e2-40cb362dfe4a","name":"datetime-mcp-server","title":"DateTime MCP Server","description":"","avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/709872?v=4","created_at":"2025-03-05T05:48:15.800Z","updated_at":"2025-03-12T10:21:15.055Z","status":"created","author_name":"bossjones","author_avatar_url":"https://avatars.githubusercontent.com/u/709872?v=4","tags":"datetime-mcp-server,datetime,note-management","category":"developer-tools","is_featured":false,"sort":1,"url":"https://github.com/bossjones/datetime-mcp-server","target":"_self","content":"$29","summary":"$2a","img_url":null,"type":null,"metadata":"{\"star\":\"0\",\"license\":\"\",\"language\":\"Python\",\"is_official\":false,\"latest_commit_time\":\"2025-03-02 11:32:38\"}","user_uuid":null,"tools":null,"sse_url":null,"sse_provider":null,"sse_params":null,"is_official":false,"server_command":null,"server_params":null,"server_config":null,"allow_call":false,"is_innovation":false,"is_dxt":false,"dxt_manifest":null,"dxt_file_url":null,"is_audit":false},"randomProjects":[],"currentServerKey":"$undefined"}]]}]

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