Stop Fighting with Datetime Formatting in Claude

Your AI assistant needs the current time, but you're tired of manually typing "2024-12-20 14:30:45" or wrestling with different format strings every time Claude asks for a timestamp. This MCP server solves that problem with a single tool that handles 17 different datetime formats instantly.

The Problem: Manual Datetime Entry is Tedious

When Claude needs timestamps for file naming, logging, or date-based operations, you're stuck either:

• Manually typing formatted dates (error-prone and slow)
• Writing custom code snippets each time
• Dealing with timezone inconsistencies
• Googling strftime formats for the hundredth time

One Tool, 17 Formats, Zero Hassle

mcp-datetime gives Claude instant access to properly formatted timestamps in any format you need:

# Need a filename-safe timestamp?
→ 20241220143045.log

# Japanese format for international projects?
→ 2024年12月20日 14時30分45秒

# ISO 8601 for APIs?
→ 2024-12-20T14:30:45+0900

# Quick compact ID?
→ 20241220143045

Perfect for Real Development Scenarios

Log File Generation: Ask Claude to create timestamped log entries and it gets the format right every time - no more inconsistent naming schemes across your project.

Automated File Naming: Building scripts that generate daily reports, backups, or data exports? Claude can now suggest properly formatted filenames that sort chronologically.

International Projects: Working with Japanese clients or systems? The built-in Japanese date formats (2024年12月20日) integrate seamlessly into your workflow.

Database Operations: Need ISO timestamps for database inserts? Claude gets the timezone handling right without you having to specify the format every time.

Zero Configuration, Immediate Results

Add this to your Claude Desktop config and you're done:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mcp-datetime": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-datetime"]
    }
  }
}

That's it. No environment variables, no complex setup, no API keys. Claude immediately gains access to consistent, accurate datetime formatting.

Built for Developer Workflows

This isn't just another datetime library - it's designed specifically for AI-assisted development workflows. The format names are intuitive (filename_md, log_compact, datetime_jp), and the output is immediately usable in your code, filenames, or documentation.

Whether you're generating build timestamps, creating dated backups, or need consistent logging formats across projects, this MCP server eliminates the friction of datetime formatting in your AI-assisted workflow.

Ready to stop manually typing timestamps? Install mcp-datetime and let Claude handle the formatting while you focus on building.