Time (reference, Python)
Last tested 2026-10-22
Score 100/100 · Last tested 2026-10-22 · Version tested 2026.10.19 · Package mcp-server-time · Repo modelcontextprotocol/servers
Summary: Time (reference, Python) completed an MCP handshake without credentials and exposed 2 tools.
Test results
| Test | Result | Points | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| install | pass | 20 | uv pip install mcp-server-time (Python venv, Linux) succeeded in 0s. |
| handshake | pass | 30 | MCP initialize + tools/list over stdio succeeded with no credentials; 2 tools listed in 4.0s. |
| maintenance | pass | 25 | Repo pushed 2 days before test; 91,469 GitHub stars. |
| docs | pass | 15 | README over 3,000 chars; install instructions present; mcpServers config example present. Automated check of the package's own README (PyPI long_description (package README)). |
| license | pass | 10 | MIT (OSI-approved). |
Local-model readiness
Schema context cost: ~264 tokens for 2 tools (1,169 bytes) · about 3% of an 8k context. Method: tiktoken cl100k_base over compact JSON of name+description+inputSchema (approximate).
Small-model friendly (schema heuristic, not a model result): high.
Small-model task runs: Not yet tested.
Not tested
We did not test behavior with real credentials, security, or performance under load. These are planned; see methodology.
Tools listed
get_current_time, convert_time
Config used in our test
{
"mcpServers": {
"time-reference-python": {
"command": "uvx",
"args": [
"mcp-server-time"
]
}
}
}FAQ
Is Time (reference, Python) deprecated?
No. mcp-server-time was not deprecated or archived when we last tested it on 2026-10-22.
What replaces Time (reference, Python)?
Nothing; Time (reference, Python) is not deprecated as of 2026-10-22.
Does Time (reference, Python) need an API key?
No. It completed an MCP handshake with no credentials and listed 2 tools.
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