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Time and Workdays (Timor API)▌

tanranv5

by tanranv5

Integrate real-time workday and hour calculations with Timor API. Simplify scheduling using our workday calculator for a

Integrates with the Timor API to provide current time information and workday calculations for scheduling systems and business logic that depends on working day determination.

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No API key neededMultiple data sources with fallbackChinese holiday calendar support

best for

  • / Business applications needing Chinese workday calculations
  • / Scheduling systems that respect official holidays
  • / Time-aware applications with timezone support
  • / HR and payroll systems tracking working days

capabilities

  • / Get current time in any timezone with custom formatting
  • / Calculate official workdays for any month
  • / Retrieve Chinese holidays and makeup workdays
  • / Support multiple data providers (Timor, NateScarlet)
  • / Query business day schedules for scheduling systems

what it does

Provides current time in any timezone and calculates official workdays/holidays for Chinese business scheduling using the Timor API.

about

Time and Workdays (Timor API) is a community-built MCP server published by tanranv5 that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Integrate real-time workday and hour calculations with Timor API. Simplify scheduling using our workday calculator for a It is categorized under productivity. This server exposes 2 tools that AI clients can invoke during conversations and coding sessions.

how to install

You can install Time and Workdays (Timor API) 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.

license

MIT

Time and Workdays (Timor API) is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.

readme

Integrate real-time workday and hour calculations with Timor API. Simplify scheduling using our workday calculator for a

TL;DR: Provides current time in any timezone and calculates official workdays/holidays for Chinese business scheduling using the Timor API.

What it does

  • Get current time in any timezone with custom formatting
  • Calculate official workdays for any month
  • Retrieve Chinese holidays and makeup workdays
  • Support multiple data providers (Timor, NateScarlet)
  • Query business day schedules for scheduling systems

Best for

  • Business applications needing Chinese workday calculations
  • Scheduling systems that respect official holidays
  • Time-aware applications with timezone support
  • HR and payroll systems tracking working days

Highlights

  • No API key needed
  • Multiple data sources with fallback
  • Chinese holiday calendar support

FAQ

What is the Time and Workdays (Timor API) MCP server?
Time and Workdays (Timor API) is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server profile on explainx.ai. MCP lets AI hosts (e.g. Claude Desktop, Cursor) call tools and resources through a standard interface; this page summarizes categories, install hints, and community ratings.
How do MCP servers relate to agent skills?
Skills are reusable instruction packages (often SKILL.md); MCP servers expose live capabilities. Teams frequently combine both—skills for workflows, MCP for APIs and data. See explainx.ai/skills and explainx.ai/mcp-servers for parallel directories.
How are reviews shown for Time and Workdays (Timor API)?
This profile displays 59 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.6 out of 5—verify behavior in your own environment before production use.

Use Cases▌

Extended AI Capabilities

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

Context Enhancement

Provide Claude with access to relevant context and data

Example

Load project documentation, access knowledge bases, query databases

✓

Get more accurate, context-aware responses

Workflow Automation

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

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop 0.7.0+ or Cursor IDE with MCP support
  • ›Basic understanding of MCP architecture and capabilities
  • ›Access credentials for integrated services (if required)
  • ›Willingness to experiment and iterate on configuration

Time Estimate

15-60 minutes depending on server complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install MCP server: npm install -g [package-name] or via GitHub
  2. 2.Add server configuration to ~/.claude/mcp.json
  3. 3.Provide required credentials and configuration
  4. 4.Restart Claude Desktop to load new server
  5. 5.Test basic functionality with simple prompts
  6. 6.Explore capabilities and experiment with use cases
  7. 7.Document successful patterns for reuse

Troubleshooting

  • ⚠MCP server not loading: Check config syntax, verify installation
  • ⚠Connection errors: Check network, firewall, credentials
  • ⚠Feature not working: Read server docs, check required parameters
  • ⚠Performance issues: Monitor resource usage, check for network latency
  • ⚠Conflicts with other servers: Check port assignments, namespace collisions

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Read server documentation thoroughly before setup
  • +Start with simple use cases to validate functionality
  • +Test in non-production environment first
  • +Monitor resource usage and performance
  • +Keep servers updated for bug fixes and new features
  • +Document configuration for team members
  • +Use environment variables for sensitive configuration

✗ Don't

  • −Don't grant overly permissive access to MCP servers
  • −Don't skip reading security considerations in docs
  • −Don't expose sensitive data without proper controls
  • −Don't run untrusted MCP servers without code review
  • −Don't ignore error messages—investigate root cause

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Combine multiple MCP servers for powerful workflows
  • ★Create custom MCP servers for your specific needs
  • ★Share successful configurations with team
  • ★Use MCP inspector for debugging
  • ★Join MCP community for tips and troubleshooting

Technical Details▌

Architecture

Model Context Protocol standardizes how AI hosts (Claude, Cursor) communicate with external tools and data sources through server implementations.

Protocols

  • Model Context Protocol (MCP)
  • JSON-RPC 2.0
  • stdio or HTTP transport

Compatibility

  • Claude Desktop
  • Cursor IDE
  • Custom MCP clients

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when you need Claude to access external data, execute actions, or integrate with tools. Best for extending AI capabilities beyond conversation.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when native integrations exist (use official APIs directly), for real-time critical systems, or when security/compliance requires zero external dependencies.

Integration▌

  • →Tool composition: Chain multiple MCP tools in workflows
  • →Context augmentation: Provide AI with relevant external data
  • →Action delegation: Let AI execute tasks on external systems
  • →Bidirectional sync: Keep AI context and external systems in sync

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Ratings

4.6★★★★★59 reviews
  • ★★★★★Liam Sanchez· Dec 28, 2024

    I recommend Time and Workdays (Timor API) for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.

  • ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 24, 2024

    Strong directory entry: Time and Workdays (Timor API) surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.

  • ★★★★★Liam Menon· Dec 20, 2024

    Time and Workdays (Timor API) is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • ★★★★★Aanya Diallo· Dec 12, 2024

    Time and Workdays (Timor API) reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • ★★★★★Aanya Lopez· Dec 8, 2024

    I recommend Time and Workdays (Timor API) for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.

  • ★★★★★Ira Chawla· Dec 4, 2024

    Time and Workdays (Timor API) is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.

  • ★★★★★Aarav Singh· Nov 27, 2024

    According to our notes, Time and Workdays (Timor API) benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

  • ★★★★★Ira Malhotra· Nov 23, 2024

    Time and Workdays (Timor API) is among the better-indexed MCP projects we tried; the explainx.ai summary tracks the official description.

  • ★★★★★Noah Tandon· Nov 19, 2024

    Time and Workdays (Timor API) reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.

  • ★★★★★Ama Abebe· Nov 19, 2024

    According to our notes, Time and Workdays (Timor API) benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.

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