Datetime Formatter is a timezone converter that flexibly converts UTC to Eastern Time and other locales to easily compar
Add new capabilities to Claude beyond text generation
Example: Access external data sources, execute code, interact with tools and services
Transform Claude from chatbot to action-taking agent
Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data
Example: Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases
Get more accurate, context-aware responses
Automate multi-step workflows combining AI and external tools
Example: Research → Summarize → Create document → Send notification
Complete complex tasks end-to-end without manual steps
Time estimate: 15-60 minutes depending on server complexity
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According to our notes, Datetime Formatter benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
Datetime Formatter has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
We wired Datetime Formatter into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
Datetime Formatter is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
Datetime Formatter is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
We wired Datetime Formatter into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
We evaluated Datetime Formatter against two servers with overlapping tools; this profile had the clearer scope statement.
Datetime Formatter has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
Useful MCP listing: Datetime Formatter is the kind of server we cite when onboarding engineers to host + tool permissions.
According to our notes, Datetime Formatter benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
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Claude Desktop configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-datetime": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-datetime"
]
}
}
}Formats current date and time into various formats with timezone and locale support. Particularly useful for generating properly formatted timestamps and filenames.
Datetime Formatter is a community-built MCP server published by zeparhyfar that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Datetime Formatter is a timezone converter that flexibly converts UTC to Eastern Time and other locales to easily compar It is categorized under productivity, developer tools. This server exposes 1 tool that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.
You can install Datetime Formatter in your AI client of choice. Use the install panel on this page to get one-click setup for Cursor, Claude Desktop, VS Code, and other MCP-compatible clients. This server runs locally on your machine via the stdio transport.
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A datetime formatting service implemented as an MCP server for the Claude Desktop Application. Supports generation of datetime strings in various formats.
Note: This package has been tested only on macOS. Windows compatibility has not been verified.
Before using mcp-datetime, ensure you have the following tools installed:
The server implements one tool:
get_datetime: Get current date and time in various formats
Add the following to your config file:
Config file location (macOS):
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-datetime": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-datetime"]
}
}
}
If you need to install the package directly (e.g., for development or source code inspection), you can use one of these methods:
Install from PyPI
pip install mcp-datetime
Install from GitHub Source
git clone https://github.com/ZeparHyfar/mcp-datetime.git
cd mcp-datetime
pip install -e .
Example claude_desktop_config.json for manual installation
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-datetime": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "mcp_datetime"],
"env": {
"PYTHON": "/path/to/your/python"
}
}
}
}
Replace "/path/to/your/python" with your actual Python interpreter path
e.g., "/usr/local/bin/python3" or "/Users/username/.pyenv/versions/3.12.0/bin/python3"
Command format
# Standard datetime format
call datetime-service.get_datetime {"format": "datetime"}
# Result: 2024-12-10 00:54:01
# Japanese format
call datetime-service.get_datetime {"format": "datetime_jp"}
# Result: 2024年12月10日 00時54分01秒
# Filename format
call datetime-service.get_datetime {"format": "filename_md"}
# Result: 20241210005401.md
Claude Desktop App prompt examples
User
Please tell me the current time in date_slash format
Claude
I'll get the current date in date_slash format.
The current date is 2024/12/12
| Format Name | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| date | 2024-12-10 | Standard date format |
| date_slash | 2024/12/10 | Date with slashes |
| date_jp | 2024年12月10日 | Japanese date format |
| datetime | 2024-12-10 00:54:01 | Standard datetime |
| datetime_jp | 2024年12月10日 00時54分01秒 | Japanese datetime |
| datetime_t | 2024-12-10T00:54:01 | DateTime with T separator |
| compact | 20241210005401 | Compact format for IDs |
| compact_date | 20241210 | Compact date only |
| compact_time | 005401 | Compact time only |
| filename_md | 20241210005401.md | Markdown filename |
| filename_txt | 20241210005401.txt | Text filename |
| filename_log | 20241210005401.log | Log filename |
| iso | 2024-12-10T00:54:01+0900 | ISO 8601 format |
| iso_basic | 20241210T005401+0900 | Basic ISO format |
| log | 2024-12-10 00:54:01.123456 | Log format with microseconds |
| log_compact | 20241210_005401 | Compact log format |
| time | 00:54:01 | Time only |
| time_jp | 00時54分01秒 | Japanese time format |
Since MCP servers run over stdio, debugging can be challenging. We recommend using the MCP Inspector:
Using PyPI package
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx mcp-datetime
Using downloaded source code from GitHub
git clone https://github.com/ZeparHyfar/mcp-datetime.git
npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector uvx --directory ./mcp-datetime run mcp-datetime
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
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Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.
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Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.
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Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.
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