What is the key difference between Time and Web3 MCP?

Time belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution, while Web3 MCP belongs to the Other Tools and Integrations category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Time or Web3 MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Time and Web3 MCP free or paid?

Time operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Web3 MCP operates under a BYOK (Pay Provider Direct) model (API Key required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Time lists 9 tools with 3 views and 90,185 GitHub stars. Web3 MCP lists 5 tools with 2 views and 9 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Time and Web3 MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Time vs Web3 MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Time and Web3 MCP 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.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Time

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 88/100 (Excellent) | Auth: No auth required

Web3 MCP

Other Tools and Integrations · Local stdio

Quality: 45/100 (Fair) | Auth: API Key required

Verdict Summary: Choose Time if you need specialized Other Tools and Integrations tools running via a local process. Choose Web3 MCP if your workspace requires Other Tools and Integrations integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Time when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: create_entities, create_relations, add_observations.

Explore Time Details

Choose Web3 MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Other Tools and Integrations 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: ANKR_ENDPOINT, ANKR_PRIVATE_KEY.
Primary tools included: Full coverage of Ankr Advanced API endpoints, NFT data: metadata, holders, transfers, ownership, Token data: balances, prices, holders, transfers.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Time VerifiedOther Tools and Integrations	Web3 MCP tumf Other Tools and Integrations
Summary	Time and timezone conversion capabilities.	An MCP server implementation wrapping Ankr Advanced API. Access to NFT, token, and blockchain data across multiple chains including Ethereum, BSC, Polygon, Avalanche, and more.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Time Tools (9)

create_entities

Create multiple new entities in the knowledge graph

create_relations

Create multiple new relations between entities in the knowledge graph. Relations should be in active voice

add_observations

Add new observations to existing entities in the knowledge graph

delete_entities

Delete multiple entities and their associated relations from the knowledge graph

delete_observations

Delete specific observations from entities in the knowledge graph

delete_relations

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).

Time Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "time": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@modelcontextprotocol/server-memory"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Web3 MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "tumf-web3-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "web3-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ANKR_ENDPOINT": "YOUR_ANKR_ENDPOINT_HERE",
        "ANKR_PRIVATE_KEY": "YOUR_ANKR_PRIVATE_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Time is categorized under Other Tools and Integrations and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Web3 MCP belongs to Other Tools and Integrations using local stdio subprocess. Select Time when you need capabilities focused on other tools and integrations and Web3 MCP when you require tools for other tools and integrations.