Time MCP Server
Give coding agents a reliable, machine-readable UTC clock for timestamps in logs, IDs, and prompts without guessing local time.
Overview
Time MCP Server (NuGet) is a MCP server for the Build phase that returns the current UTC time in RFC 3339 format over stdio.
What is this MCP server?
- Returns current UTC time in RFC 3339 format for consistent ISO-style timestamps
- Runs over stdio transport via NuGet package TimeMcpServer (registry v1.1.1)
- Minimal surface: single purpose, no calendar or timezone conversion APIs
- Fits .NET-oriented MCP host setups that already consume NuGet MCP servers
- Useful when prompts or generated code must reference “now” without hallucinating dates
- Server version 1.1.1
- Transport: stdio
- Registry: NuGet identifier TimeMcpServer
What problem does it solve?
Coding agents often invent or drift on “today’s date” when you need a canonical UTC timestamp in generated artifacts.
Who is it for?
Solo builders on MCP hosts that install MCP servers from NuGet who want a zero-config clock tool in the agent toolbox.
Skip if: Teams that need timezone conversion, scheduling, alarms, or server-side time authority without an agent in the loop.
What do I get? / Deliverables
After you register the NuGet MCP server, your agent can call a tool and get a real RFC 3339 UTC instant for logs, tests, and prompts.
- RFC 3339 UTC timestamp string from an MCP tool call
- Repeatable agent-accessible “now” for prompts and generated code
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Journey fit
Agents wired during product build need small MCP utilities on the integrations shelf so builders can standardize toolchains before ship. Time over stdio is a one-line MCP integration that slots next to other agent connectors rather than replacing app backend code.
How it compares
Single-purpose MCP clock utility, not a scheduling service or a full calendar integration.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is Time MCP Server (NuGet) for?
Indie builders and developers using MCP-capable agents who want dependable UTC timestamps during coding sessions, especially in NuGet-based MCP setups.
When should I use Time MCP Server (NuGet)?
Use it when prompts or automation need “now” in RFC 3339—for filenames, mock data, log lines, or docs—without trusting the model’s internal date.
How do I add Time MCP Server (NuGet) to my agent?
Add the TimeMcpServer NuGet MCP package (v1.1.1) to your host’s MCP server list with stdio transport, restart the client, and invoke the server’s current-time tool from chat or workflows.