simple_mcp_server

What is simple_mcp_server?

simple_mcp_server is a simple custom component for Langflow that provides datetime-related tools with timezone support. It allows users to get the current date, time, and week number in any IANA timezone.

How to use simple_mcp_server?

Copy the contents of langflow_component.py, open Langflow, click "+ Custom Component", paste the code into the editor, and click "Check & Save". Then instantiate DateTimeTools() and call get_current_datetime(timezone) or get_week_number(timezone) with a valid timezone identifier.

Key features of simple_mcp_server

• Get current date and time with timezone support
• Get current week number with timezone support
• Simple error handling for invalid timezones
• Supports all IANA Time Zone Database timezones
• Minimal dependencies (pytz and built-in datetime)

Use cases of simple_mcp_server

• Retrieve the current date and time in a specific timezone, e.g., "America/New_York"
• Obtain the current week number for a given timezone for reporting or scheduling

FAQ from simple_mcp_server

What timezones are supported?

All timezones available in the IANA Time Zone Database are supported, including UTC, America/New_York, Europe/London, and many others.

What dependencies are required?

The component requires the Python packages pytz and datetime (built-in). Ensure they are installed in your Langflow environment.

How does the component handle invalid timezones?

Invalid timezones will return an error message; for the week number function, it will return -1 on error.