mcp-wait-server

mcp-wait-server

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MCP Wait Server is a Model Context Protocol server that provides a wait tool for Claude Desktop and other MCP clients. It allows users to pause execution for a specific duration, useful for managing long-running operations. The server is implemented in TypeScript and can be used without installation via npx.

MCP Wait Server

Simple Model Context Protocol server providing a wait tool for Claude Desktop and other MCP clients. Features include:

  • Written in TypeScript
  • Usage without installation using npx
  • Configurable wait duration and description

Installation

  • Use with npx: No installation required
  • Install from npm: Globally using npm install -g mcp-wait-server
  • Clone and build from source for development or customization

Usage

  1. Configure Claude Desktop's configuration file
  2. Recommended method: Use npx for simplicity
  3. Alternative methods: Global installation or from source
  4. Restart Claude Desktop to enable the wait tool

Environment Variables

  • MCP_WAIT_MAX_DURATION_SECONDS: Maximum duration for one wait call
  • MCP_WAIT_TOOL_DESCRIPTION: Custom description for the wait tool

How It Works

  • Used by Claude to wait a specified number of seconds for scripts, pause before process checking, and delay API calls.

Development

  • Node.js 18+ required
  • Install dependencies, build, and run with npm.