MCP Wait Server

Simple Model Context Protocol server providing time-related tools for Claude Desktop and other MCP clients:

• wait - Pauses execution for a specified number of seconds, useful when you need to wait for long-running operations to complete
• get_datetime - Returns the current date and time in ISO 8601 format

Implementation

• Written in TypeScript
• Located in src/index.ts (source) and build/index.js (compiled)
• Run with: npm start or directly with node build/index.js

Installation

Option 1: Use with npx (Recommended - No Installation Required)

The simplest approach is to use npx, which runs the package without installing it. Configure Claude Desktop as shown in the "Usage" section below.

Option 2: Install from npm

If you prefer to install the package:

# Install globally
npm install -g mcp-wait-server

Option 3: Clone and Build from Source

For development or customization:

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/Amico1285/mcp-wait-server.git
cd mcp-wait-server

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the project
npm run build

# You can run it directly
npm start

Usage in Claude Desktop

1. Create or edit your Claude Desktop configuration file:

   • Location: ~/.anthropic/config.json on macOS/Linux
   • Location: %APPDATA%\anthropic\config.json on Windows
   • Create directories/file if needed

2. Recommended Method: Using npx (No Installation Required)

This is the simplest approach that works across all environments without requiring global installation:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wait_server": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "mcp-wait-server@latest"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MCP_WAIT_MAX_DURATION_SECONDS": "210",
        "MCP_WAIT_TOOL_DESCRIPTION": "Waits for a specified number of seconds. Use this to create a delay after starting a long-running operation (like a script or download via another tool), allowing it time to complete before you proceed or check its status."
      }
    }
  }
}

3. Alternative Methods:

If you installed globally:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wait_server": {
      "command": "mcp-wait-server",
      "env": {
        "MCP_WAIT_MAX_DURATION_SECONDS": "210",
        "MCP_WAIT_TOOL_DESCRIPTION": "Waits for a specified number of seconds. Use this to create a delay after starting a long-running operation (like a script or download via another tool), allowing it time to complete before you proceed or check its status."
      }
    }
  }
}

If you installed from source:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "wait_server": {
      "command": "/path/to/your/mcp-wait-server/build/index.js",
      "env": {
        "MCP_WAIT_MAX_DURATION_SECONDS": "210",
        "MCP_WAIT_TOOL_DESCRIPTION": "Waits for a specified number of seconds. Use this to create a delay after starting a long-running operation (like a script or download via another tool), allowing it time to complete before you proceed or check its status."
      }
    }
  }
}

4. Restart Claude Desktop

5. The wait and get_datetime tools will now be available to Claude Desktop

Environment Variables

• MCP_WAIT_MAX_DURATION_SECONDS - Maximum duration for one wait call (default: 210 seconds)
• MCP_WAIT_TOOL_DESCRIPTION - Custom description for the wait tool

How It Works

Wait Tool

When Claude is given the wait tool, it can use it to wait for a specified number of seconds. This is particularly useful in scenarios like:

• Waiting for a long-running script to complete
• Pausing before checking the status of a process
• Adding delays between API calls to avoid rate limits
• Allowing time for downloads or uploads to complete

The tool has a maximum single wait duration (default 210 seconds), but will automatically handle longer waits by instructing Claude to call it again with the remaining time.

Get DateTime Tool

The get_datetime tool provides the current date and time in ISO 8601 format. This is useful for:

• Timestamping operations or events
• Calculating time differences
• Scheduling or time-based decision making
• Logging with accurate timestamps

Development

• Node.js 18+ required
• Install dependencies: npm install
• Build: npm run build
• Run: npm start