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Table of Contents

• Overview
• Getting Started
  • Prerequisites
  • Installation
  • Usage

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Overview

model-context-protocol-time-server is a lightweight, protocol-driven time service designed for distributed systems. It leverages the Model Context Protocol SDK to provide real-time, ISO-formatted timestamps, enabling synchronized operations across diverse components.

Why model-context-protocol-time-server?

This project simplifies time synchronization in distributed architectures. The core features include:

• 🕒 🔗 Protocol Integration: Seamlessly registers as a tool within the Model Context Protocol ecosystem for standardized communication.
• 🌐 🌟 Real-Time Timestamps: Responds with accurate ISO-formatted date and time, supporting real-time synchronization.
• ⚙️ Easy Setup: Core configuration via package.json and straightforward server initialization.
• 🚀 Flexible Deployment: Designed for quick integration into existing systems with minimal overhead.
• 🔧 Extensible Architecture: Built to support future enhancements and custom time-related functionalities.

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

This project requires the following dependencies:

• Programming Language: JavaScript
• Package Manager: Npm

Installation

Build model-context-protocol-time-server from the source and install dependencies:

1. Clone the repository:

   ❯ git clone https://github.com/mansiyadav8/model-context-protocol-time-server
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   ❯ cd model-context-protocol-time-server
   

3. Install the dependencies:

Using npm:

❯ npm install

Usage

Run MCP Server:

node time-server.js

Add MCP configuration in your Client

Model-context-protocol-time-server uses the {test_framework} test framework. Run the test suite with:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "time-server": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": ["D:/Projects/time-server/time-server.js"]
    }
  }
}

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