time vs toolbase
Side-by-side comparison to help you pick between these two MCP servers.
time by modelcontextprotocol | toolbase by Toolbase-AI | |
|---|---|---|
| Stars | ★ 85,748 | ★ 167 |
| 30d uses | — | — |
| Score | 77 | 39 |
| Official | ✓ | — |
| Categories | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsCommunication | ProductivityDeveloper ToolsAI / LLM Tools |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Last commit | this month | 15 mo ago |
time · Summary
A comprehensive MCP server providing time and timezone conversion tools with automatic system timezone detection.
toolbase · Summary
Toolbase is a desktop application that extends Claude and AI platforms with a visual interface for discovering, installing, and managing MCP-powered tools.
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
toolbase · Use cases
- Enhancing Claude Desktop with additional tools through a visual interface
- Streamlining the installation and management of MCP-powered plugins
- Providing a secure environment for running third-party MCP servers locally
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"]
}
}
}toolbase · Install
Installation
Prerequisites
- Claude Desktop installed
Steps
- Download Toolbase from [https://gettoolbase.ai](https://gettoolbase.ai)
- Open the application
- Use the visual interface to browse and install tools
Claude Desktop Integration
- Open Claude Desktop
- Navigate to Settings > Developer > MCP Servers
- Add the following configuration:
{
"mcpServers": {
"toolbase": {
"command": "path/to/toolbase-runner",
"args": []
}
}
}