cli-use vs time
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
cli-use by JustVugg | time by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 16 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 42 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsProductivityFile System | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsCommunication |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Last commit | 1 mo ago | this month |
cli-use · Summary
A tool that converts any MCP server into a CLI, reducing token costs by 60-80% with zero runtime dependencies.
time · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.
cli-use · Use cases
- Reduce token costs in AI agent workflows by replacing MCP tool calls with efficient CLI equivalents
- Create reusable CLI interfaces from MCP servers for shell scripts and automation pipelines
- Build agent-friendly toolsets with automatic SKILL.md documentation generation
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
cli-use · Install
git clone https://github.com/cli-use/cli-use.git
cd cli-use
pip install -e .For Claude Desktop integration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"cli-use": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["-m", "cli_use.server"]
}
}
}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"]
}
}
}