time vs terminal_server
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
time by modelcontextprotocol | terminal_server by theailanguage | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 83 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 40 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsCommunication | Developer ToolsOps & InfraOther |
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Last commit | this month | 11 mo ago |
time · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.
terminal_server · Summary
MCP server that enables AI models to execute terminal commands with multiple setup options.
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
terminal_server · Use cases
- Automating system administration tasks through AI commands
- Enabling AI to interact with local development environments
- Building AI assistants that can execute shell operations
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"]
}
}
}terminal_server · Install
Installation Options
Option 1: Local Python Setup
- Clone the repository
- Install Python dependencies
- Run the server locally
Option 2: Docker Setup
- Build the Docker image
- Run the container locally
Option 3: SSE with Docker
- Build the Docker image with SSE
- Run locally or deploy to cloud platform
Claude Desktop Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"terminal": {
"command": "python",
"args": ["path/to/server.py"]
}
}
}