current-date-time

Fetch the current local date and time from the system clock.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills --skill current-date-time
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: current-date-time
Source: https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills/tree/main/skills/current-date-time
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ekkus93/vscode_skills --skill current-date-time

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Fetches the current local date and time from the system clock, enabling quick time-based decisions and timestamping in prompts.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Current date/time retrieval: Return the system's local date, time, or full datetime based on user request.
  • Format flexibility: Accepts optional hints such as utc, date-only, or time-only to tailor the output.
  • Easy integration: Works with prompts and automation workflows needing a timestamp for logging or scheduling.

Quick Start

Run the current-date-time skill to obtain the current local date and time.

Frequently Asked Questions about current-date-time

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I get the current local date and time for my automation workflows?

To get the current local date and time, this skill fetches the data directly from your system clock. It integrates seamlessly into prompts and automation workflows requiring timestamps for logging or scheduling.

Can I retrieve the current date and time in UTC instead of my local timezone?

Yes, you can retrieve the current date and time in UTC by using the optional utc argument. By default, the system uses your local timezone, but this argument tailors the output specifically to UTC.

How do I fetch only the date or only the time from the system clock?

You can fetch only the date or time by applying the optional date-only or time-only arguments. This format flexibility tailors the system clock output to match your specific timestamping requirements.

What system dependencies are required to fetch the current date and time?

Fetching the current date and time requires the system 'date' command to be available. No other dependencies are needed, as the skill relies directly on your local system clock and timezone.

What is the best way to timestamp logs in prompts using the system clock?

The best way to timestamp logs is to run this skill, which retrieves the exact current datetime from the system clock. It provides easy integration for logging events within your prompt workflows.