kukapay/whattimeisit-mcp
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About kukapay/whattimeisit-mcp
WhatTimeIsIt MCP Server is a lightweight Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that returns the current time in ISO 8601 format based on the user's IP address. It uses the World Time API to determine the time zone from the IP and provides a single tool 'what_time_is_it' for integration with MCP clients like Claude Desktop. The server can be installed automatically via Smithery or manually via Git clone and configured as an MCP server in client settings. It is open source under MIT license and includes a Dockerfile for containerized deployment.
Key Features
Returns current time in ISO 8601 format based on IP address
Lightweight MCP server for integration with Claude Desktop
Supports installation via Smithery for automated setup
Manual installation with git clone and uv
Open source under MIT license
Dockerfile included for containerized deployment
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Lightweight and simple to use
- Easy installation via Smithery
- Automatic timezone detection from IP
- Returns standardized ISO 8601 format
- Open source with MIT license
- Docker support for easy deployment
Cons
- Requires internet access to World Time API
- Only returns time based on IP geolocation, may not be accurate for VPNs or proxies
- Limited to single tool output, no additional features like date conversion or timezone offset details
Best For
Integrate time-aware functionality into AI assistants like Claude Desktop via MCPGet accurate current time based on IP address for location-based applicationsUse as a lightweight microservice for time zone detection and time retrieval
FAQ
How do I install the WhatTimeIsIt MCP server?
You can install automatically via Smithery with 'npx -y @smithery/cli install @kukapay/whattimeisit-mcp --client claude' or manually by cloning the repository and configuring the client with 'uv run main.py'.
What does the tool return?
It returns the current time in ISO 8601 format, e.g., '2025-03-17T03:17:00+11:00'.
Is the project open source?
Yes, it is licensed under the MIT License.