mcp-pointer vs time
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
mcp-pointer by etsd-tech | time by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 574 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 50 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsBrowser AutomationAI / LLM Tools | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsCommunication |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 6 mo ago | this month |
mcp-pointer · Summary
MCP Pointer enables AI assistants to see and analyze specific DOM elements through browser selection via MCP protocol.
time · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.
mcp-pointer · Use cases
- Analyzing specific UI elements with AI coding assistants
- Debugging CSS and layout issues in web development
- Understanding component structure in React applications
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-pointer · Install
Installation
- Install the Chrome Extension:
- From Chrome Web Store: [Install from Chrome Web Store](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/mcp-pointer/jfhgaembhafbffidedhpkmnaajdfeiok) - Or manual installation from releases
- Configure MCP Server:
npx -y @mcp-pointer/server config claude # or cursor, windsurf, manual- Restart your AI coding tool to load the MCP connection.
Claude Desktop Configuration
Add to your claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-pointer": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["-y", "@mcp-pointer/server@latest", "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"]
}
}
}