Epochs
FreeNot checkedProvides current Unix timestamp in seconds, milliseconds, and ISO 8601 format to LLMs via a simple MCP tool.
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Provides current Unix timestamp in seconds, milliseconds, and ISO 8601 format to LLMs via a simple MCP tool.
README
mcp-name: io.github.daedalus/mcp-epochs
MCP tool that provides current Unix timestamp (epochs) to LLMs.
Install
pip install mcp-epochs
Usage
mcp-epochs
This runs the MCP server with STDIO transport. The server provides a get_unix_time tool.
MCP Configuration
{
"mcpServers": {
"mcp-epochs": {
"command": "mcp-epochs"
}
}
}
Development
git clone https://github.com/daedalus/mcp-epochs.git
cd mcp-epochs
pip install -e ".[test]"
# run tests
pytest
# format
ruff format src/ tests/
# lint
ruff check src/ tests/
# type check
mypy src/
API
get_unix_time()
Returns the current Unix timestamp as a dictionary with the following keys:
unix_time(int): Current Unix timestamp in seconds since epoch.unix_time_ms(int): Current Unix timestamp in milliseconds since epoch.iso8601(str): Current UTC time in ISO 8601 format (e.g., "2026-03-26T21:30:00Z").
run_server()
Starts the MCP server using STDIO transport for local desktop MCP clients.
Install Epochs in Claude Desktop, Claude Code & Cursor
unyly install mcp-epochsInstalls into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor & VS Code — handles npx, uvx and build-from-source repos for you.
First time? Get the CLI: curl -fsSL https://unyly.org/install | sh
Or configure manually
Run in your terminal:
claude mcp add mcp-epochs -- uvx mcp-epochsFAQ
Is Epochs MCP free?
Yes, Epochs MCP is free — one-click install via Unyly at no cost.
Does Epochs need an API key?
No, Epochs runs without API keys or environment variables.
Is Epochs hosted or self-hosted?
A hosted option is available: Unyly runs the server in the cloud, no local setup required.
How do I install Epochs in Claude Desktop, Claude Code or Cursor?
Open Epochs on unyly.org, pick your client tab (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor) and press Install — the config is generated automatically, no JSON editing.
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