UBOS Asset Marketplace: Date and Time MCP Server - Empowering AI Agents with Precise Time Context

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence, the ability of AI agents to access and process real-time information is paramount. Among the critical pieces of information needed by these agents, the current date and time stand out as fundamental. The UBOS Asset Marketplace now offers a robust solution to this need: the Date and Time Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server. This server is designed to provide AI agents with accurate, formatted date and time data, enhancing their functionality and decision-making capabilities.

What is an MCP Server?

Before diving into the specifics of the Date and Time MCP Server, it’s essential to understand what an MCP Server is and its significance in the AI ecosystem.

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs). An MCP server acts as a bridge, enabling AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools. This interaction is crucial because it allows AI agents to make informed decisions based on real-world data, rather than relying solely on pre-programmed knowledge.

In essence, MCP servers are the enablers that bring context-awareness to AI agents, making them more versatile and effective in a wide range of applications.

Introducing the Date and Time MCP Server

The Date and Time MCP Server available on the UBOS Asset Marketplace is a specialized MCP server designed to provide AI agents with current date and time information. Developed by Chirag Singhal and hosted on Smithery, this server offers a comprehensive suite of features tailored to meet the diverse needs of AI applications.

Key Features

• Versatile Date and Time Formats: The server supports a wide array of date and time formats, including ISO, Unix timestamp, RFC2822, HTTP, SQL, and custom formats. This flexibility ensures that AI agents can receive the date and time data in the format most suitable for their specific tasks.
• Timezone Conversion: Accurate timezone conversion is a critical requirement for many AI applications, especially those dealing with global operations. The Date and Time MCP Server offers robust timezone conversion capabilities, complete with proper error handling, ensuring that AI agents receive the correct time information regardless of their location.
• Configurable Options: The server provides a range of configuration options, allowing users to customize date formatting preferences. This includes the ability to set default timezones, date formats, and locales, ensuring that the server can be tailored to meet the specific needs of different AI applications.
• Comprehensive Error Handling and Logging: Robust error handling and logging mechanisms are essential for maintaining the reliability and stability of any server. The Date and Time MCP Server includes comprehensive error handling and logging features, making it easy to identify and resolve issues quickly.
• TypeScript Implementation: The server is written in TypeScript, a statically typed superset of JavaScript. This ensures type safety and improves code maintainability, making the server more robust and reliable.

Use Cases

The Date and Time MCP Server can be used in a wide variety of AI applications, including:

• Scheduling and Task Management: AI agents can use the server to schedule tasks, set reminders, and manage deadlines. For example, an AI-powered personal assistant could use the server to remind a user of an upcoming meeting or to schedule a task for a specific date and time.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: The server can provide accurate timestamps for data analysis and reporting. For example, an AI-powered financial analyst could use the server to generate reports that include the current date and time.
• Global Operations: AI agents operating in a global environment can use the server to ensure that they are using the correct time information for different locations. For example, an AI-powered logistics system could use the server to track shipments across different timezones.
• Event Planning: AI agents can use the server to plan and coordinate events. For example, an AI-powered event planner could use the server to schedule events for the best time in different timezones.
• Content Management: AI agents can use the server to manage and publish content based on specific dates and times. For example, an AI-powered social media manager could use the server to schedule posts for optimal engagement times.

Installation and Setup

The Date and Time MCP Server can be installed either via Smithery or manually. Here’s a brief overview of both methods:

Installing via Smithery

Smithery provides a convenient way to install the server automatically. To install date-and-time-mcp-server for Claude Desktop, use the following command:

bash npx -y @smithery/cli install @chirag127/date-and-time-mcp-server --client claude

Manual Installation

For those who prefer a more hands-on approach, the server can be installed manually. Here are the steps involved:

1. Prerequisites: Ensure that you have Node.js 18 or higher and npm or yarn installed on your system.
2. Clone the Repository:

bash git clone https://github.com/chirag127/date-and-time-mcp-server.git cd date-and-time-mcp-server

3. Install Dependencies:

bash npm install

4. Build the Project:

bash npm run build

Usage

To start the server with default settings, simply run:

bash npm start

For custom configurations, you can use the following command:

bash npm start – --timezone “America/New_York” --format “yyyy-MM-dd HH:mm:ss” --locale “en-US” --debug true

Configuration options include:

• timezone: Default timezone (IANA timezone identifier, e.g., “UTC”, “America/New_York”)
• format: Default date format (ISO, UNIX, RFC2822, HTTP, SQL, or a custom format string)
• locale: Default locale for formatting (e.g., “en-US”, “fr-FR”)
• debug: Enable debug logging (true/false)

API Reference

The server exposes two primary tools:

getCurrentDateTime

This tool retrieves the current date and time in the specified format and timezone.

Parameters:

• format (optional): Format to return the date/time in (ISO, UNIX, RFC2822, HTTP, SQL, or a custom format string)
• timezone (optional): Timezone to convert to (IANA timezone identifier)
• locale (optional): Locale to use for formatting

Response:

{ “currentDateTime”: “2023-05-15T12:30:45.000Z”, “timestamp”: 1684154445, “timezone”: “UTC”, “format”: “ISO”, “utcOffset”: “+00:00” }

getTimezoneInfo

This tool retrieves information about a specific timezone.

Parameters:

• timezone: Timezone to get information about (IANA timezone identifier)

Response:

{ “name”: “America/New_York”, “offset”: “-04:00”, “abbreviation”: “EDT”, “currentTime”: “2023-05-15T08:30:45.000-04:00”, “isDST”: true }

Example Usage for AI Agents

To use this MCP server with Claude for Desktop, add the following configuration to your Claude for Desktop configuration file:

{ “mcpServers”: { “dateTime”: { “command”: “node”, “args”: [“/path/to/date-and-time-mcp-server/dist/index.js”] } } }

Example Prompts:

1. “What is the current date and time in UTC?”
2. “What is the current time in Tokyo?”
3. “What is the current date in RFC2822 format?”
4. “What is the timezone offset for Los Angeles?”

UBOS: Your Full-Stack AI Agent Development Platform

The Date and Time MCP Server is a valuable asset for AI agent development, and it integrates seamlessly with the UBOS platform. UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. Our platform helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model, and create sophisticated Multi-Agent Systems.

Key Benefits of Using UBOS

• Orchestration: UBOS simplifies the orchestration of AI Agents, allowing you to manage and coordinate their activities efficiently.
• Data Connectivity: Connect AI Agents with your enterprise data sources, enabling them to access and process real-time information.
• Customization: Build custom AI Agents tailored to your specific needs, using your LLM model and preferred tools.
• Multi-Agent Systems: Create sophisticated Multi-Agent Systems that can solve complex problems collaboratively.

By leveraging UBOS, you can unlock the full potential of AI Agents and drive innovation across your organization. The Date and Time MCP Server is just one of the many assets available on the UBOS Asset Marketplace, designed to empower AI developers and accelerate the adoption of AI technology.

Conclusion

The Date and Time MCP Server is a powerful tool that provides AI agents with accurate and formatted date and time information. Its versatile features, ease of installation, and seamless integration with the UBOS platform make it an indispensable asset for AI developers. Whether you’re building AI-powered personal assistants, data analysis tools, or global logistics systems, the Date and Time MCP Server can help you ensure that your AI agents have the precise time context they need to make informed decisions.

Explore the Date and Time MCP Server on the UBOS Asset Marketplace and take your AI applications to the next level.