dynamic-shell-server vs time
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
dynamic-shell-server by codelion | time by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 41 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 36 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsSecurityOps & Infra | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsCommunication |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 15 mo ago | this month |
dynamic-shell-server · Summary
A Python MCP server for secure shell command execution with dynamic approval and audit logging.
time · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.
dynamic-shell-server · Use cases
- Securely executing shell commands through AI assistants while maintaining user control
- Creating an audit trail for all system administration tasks performed via AI interfaces
- Providing developers with a controlled way to execute build and deployment commands
time · Use cases
- Assisting with international meeting scheduling across time zones
- Providing real-time time information for location-based queries
- Enabling time conversion for travel planning and itineraries
dynamic-shell-server · Install
Installation
- Clone this repository:
git clone <repository-url>
cd dynamic-shell-server- Create a virtual environment and activate it:
python -m venv venv
source venv/bin/activate # On Windows use: venv\Scripts\activate- Install dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txtClaude Desktop Integration
- Open your Claude Desktop configuration:
- macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json - Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json
- Add the server configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"shell": {
"command": "/absolute/path/to/.venv/bin/python",
"args": ["/absolute/path/to/dynamic_shell_server.py"]
}
}
}- Restart Claude Desktop
time · Install
Installation Options
**Using uv (recommended):**
uvx mcp-server-time**Using PIP:**
pip install mcp-server-time
python -m mcp_server_time**Configure for Claude Desktop:**
{
"mcpServers": {
"time": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": ["mcp-server-time"]
}
}
}