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mcp-server-12306
by drfccv
time
by modelcontextprotocol
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mcp-server-12306 · Summary

A high-performance 12306 train ticket query system that provides real-time data via MCP protocol.

time · Summary

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

mcp-server-12306 · Use cases

  • AI assistants helping travelers find and compare train options
  • Automated travel booking systems requiring real-time 12306 data
  • Applications that need to display live railway schedules and availability

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

mcp-server-12306 · Install

Installation

Mode 1: Stdio Mode (Recommended for Claude Desktop)

Using uvx:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "12306": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mcp-server-12306"]
    }
  }
}

Using pipx:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "12306": {
      "command": "pipx",
      "args": ["run", "--no-cache", "mcp-server-12306"]
    }
  }
}

Mode 2: HTTP Mode

git clone https://github.com/drfccv/mcp-server-12306.git
cd mcp-server-12306
uv sync
uv run python scripts/start_server.py

Client configuration:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "12306": {
      "url": "http://localhost:8000/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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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