workflows-mcp-server vs time

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	workflows-mcp-server by cyanheads	time by modelcontextprotocol
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Language	TypeScript	TypeScript
Last commit	10 mo ago	this month

workflows-mcp-server · Summary

MCP server that enables AI agents to discover, create, and execute complex workflows defined in YAML files.

time · Summary

A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.

workflows-mcp-server · Use cases

Automating complex multi-step processes by defining them as reusable workflows
Improving agent reliability by providing structured plans for complex tasks
Dynamically guiding agent behavior with global instructions across all workflows

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

workflows-mcp-server · Install

Installation

Prerequisites

Node.js (>=20.0.0)
npm (comes with Node.js)

MCP Client Settings

Add the following to your MCP client's configuration file (e.g., cline_mcp_settings.json):

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "workflows-mcp-server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["workflows-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "MCP_LOG_LEVEL": "info"
      }
    }
  }
}

Manual Installation

npm install workflows-mcp-server
npm run build
npm start

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"]
    }
  }
}

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