Wait
by automation-ai-labs
Use the Wait function to pause execution for 0-300 seconds with 10% progress updates, perfect for task synchronization a
What it does
Adds a wait/delay function that pauses execution for a specified duration (0-300 seconds) with progress reporting. Useful for timing coordination between different tasks or processes.
About
Wait is a community-built MCP server published by automation-ai-labs that provides AI assistants with tools and capabilities via the Model Context Protocol. Use the Wait function to pause execution for 0-300 seconds with 10% progress updates, perfect for task synchronization a It is categorized under productivity, developer tools.
How to install
You can install Wait 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
Wait is released under the MIT license. This is a permissive open-source license, meaning you can freely use, modify, and distribute the software.
Readme
Use the Wait function to pause execution for 0-300 seconds with 10% progress updates, perfect for task synchronization a
TL;DR: Adds a wait/delay function that pauses execution for a specified duration (0-300 seconds) with progress reporting. Useful for timing coordination between different tasks or processes.
What it does
- Pause execution for specified durations
- Report progress during waiting periods
- Synchronize timing between tasks
- Add delays up to 300 seconds
Best for
- Coordinating multi-step automation workflows
- Adding delays between API calls or operations
- Testing time-dependent processes
Highlights
- No API key needed
- Progress reporting in 10% increments
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Wait MCP server?
- Wait 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 Wait?
- This profile displays 47 aggregated ratings (sample rows for discoverability plus signed-in user reviews). Average score is about 4.7 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
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★47 reviews- ★★★★★Ishan Iyer· Dec 24, 2024
Wait has been reliable for tool-calling workflows; the MCP profile page is a good permalink for internal docs.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Dec 16, 2024
I recommend Wait for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★William Bansal· Dec 16, 2024
Wait reduced integration guesswork — categories and install configs on the listing matched the upstream repo.
- ★★★★★Benjamin Zhang· Dec 12, 2024
Wait is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Mateo Kim· Dec 8, 2024
We wired Wait into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Ishan Ghosh· Nov 27, 2024
Wait is a well-scoped MCP server in the explainx.ai directory — install snippets and categories matched our Claude Code setup.
- ★★★★★Benjamin Anderson· Nov 23, 2024
I recommend Wait for teams standardizing on MCP; the explainx.ai page compares cleanly with sibling servers.
- ★★★★★Valentina Bhatia· Nov 15, 2024
Strong directory entry: Wait surfaces stars and publisher context so we could sanity-check maintenance before adopting.
- ★★★★★Aanya Garcia· Nov 3, 2024
We wired Wait into a staging workspace; the listing’s GitHub and npm pointers saved time versus hunting across READMEs.
- ★★★★★Aditi Srinivasan· Oct 22, 2024
According to our notes, Wait benefits from clear Model Context Protocol framing — fewer ambiguous “AI plugin” claims.
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