MCP Timeserver vs MCP Google Map

In-depth architectural comparison of the MCP Timeserver and MCP Google Map MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose MCP Timeserver when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
• Primary tools included: datetime:// URI scheme for timezone-specific current time, Tool to get current local system time, Supports all standard timezone names.

Explore MCP Timeserver Details

Choose MCP Google Map when:

• You need dedicated capabilities in the Location Services domain.
• You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
• Your security boundary fits: API Key required (BYOK (Pay Provider Direct)).
• You have access to required keys: GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY.
• Primary tools included: maps_search_nearby, maps_search_places, maps_place_details.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	MCP Timeserver SecretiveShell Location Services	MCP Google Map cablate Location Services
Summary	Access the time in any timezone and get the current local time	Google Maps MCP server with 8 tools (geocode, search, directions, elevation), stdio + StreamableHTTP transport, Agent Skill definitions, and standalone exec CLI mode.
Category & Scope	Location Services

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "secretiveshell-mcp-timeserver": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "MCP-timeserver"
      ]
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "cablate-mcp-google-map": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@cablate/mcp-google-map"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY": "YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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