ext-apps vs time
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
ext-apps by modelcontextprotocol | time by modelcontextprotocol | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 2,263 | ★ 85,748 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 58 | 77 |
| Official | — | ✓ |
| Categories | Developer ToolsAI / LLM ToolsProductivity | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsCommunication |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | this month |
ext-apps · Summary
MCP Apps SDK for building interactive UI components that render inline in AI chat clients.
time · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.
ext-apps · Use cases
- Building interactive data visualizations for AI analysis tools
- Creating design canvases and collaborative whiteboards within chat interfaces
- Developing complex forms and configuration UIs for specialized 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
ext-apps · Install
Installation
npm install -S @modelcontextprotocol/ext-appsFor Claude Desktop, add to your config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-apps": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["@modelcontextprotocol/ext-apps"]
}
}
}[Quickstart Guide](https://apps.extensions.modelcontextprotocol.io/api/documents/Quickstart.html)
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"]
}
}
}