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mcp-datetime

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A MCP server for datetime formatting and file name generation.

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Overview

mcp-datetime is a datetime formatting service implemented as an MCP server for the Claude Desktop Application, allowing generation of datetime strings in various formats and optimized for filename creation.

To use mcp-datetime, install the package via PyPI (pip install mcp-datetime) or clone from GitHub. Integrate it with the Claude Desktop App by adding the configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json file.

  • Supports various datetime formats including standard, Japanese, and ISO formats. - Optimized formats specifically designed for file name generation. - Accurate handling of timezones. - Easy integration with the Claude Desktop App to fetch datetime.
  1. Generating datetime strings in different formats for logging and reporting.
  2. Creating filenames with timestamps for system files and logs.
  3. Formatting datetime outputs for applications that require localization such as in Japanese.

Add to your AI client

Use these steps to connect mcp-datetime 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": {
    "mcp-datetime-zeparhyfar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-datetime-zeparhyfar"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

Claude Code

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

.mcp.json (project root)

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

VS Code (Copilot)

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

.vscode/mcp.json

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

Windsurf

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

~/.codeium/windsurf/mcp_config.json

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

Cline

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

Cline MCP Settings (via UI)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-datetime-zeparhyfar": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-mcp-datetime-zeparhyfar"
      ]
    }
  }
}
Developer tools
mcp-datetime — MCP Registry