# Current Time

> Use this tool when you need to retrieve the current time in Japan Standard Time (JST) in a straightforward and accurate manner. It solves problems related to time synchronization and timestamp generation for applications and AI assistants requiring precise JST data. The tool takes no inputs and outputs the current time in YYYYMMDDHHMMSS format, making it ideal for use cases where a simple and reliable time source is necessary.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/phialsbasement-mcp-time  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/phialsbasement-mcp-time

## Description

This MCP server, developed by zepar, provides a simple interface for retrieving the current time in Japan Standard Time (JST). Built with TypeScript and leveraging the Model Context Protocol SDK, it offers a straightforward way to obtain timestamps in the YYYYMMDDHHMMSS format using macOS system commands. The implementation focuses on delivering accurate time data through a standardized MCP interface, making it particularly useful for applications and AI assistants that require precise JST timestamps without the complexity of full-fledged time zone libraries. It's designed to work seamlessly with the Claude desktop app on macOS, offering a lightweight solution for time-sensitive operations in the Japanese time zone.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.97
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-19

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** other
- **Updated:** 2026-09-19

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/phialsbasement-mcp-time)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/phialsbasement/mcp-time>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "phialsbasement-mcp-time"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/phialsbasement-mcp-time` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/phialsbasement-mcp-time/pull`

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