time-lookup

Return current time, date, and timezone using the system date command.

1|Updated Jan 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/talesofai/bot-agent --skill time-lookup-talesofai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: time-lookup
Source: https://github.com/talesofai/bot-agent/tree/main/.claude/skills/time-lookup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/talesofai/bot-agent --skill time-lookup-talesofai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provide accurate current time, date, and timezone information.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Time retrieval: Return current local time, date, and day of the week.
  • Timezone awareness: Accept a zone argument to return time in a specified timezone.
  • Reliable formatting: Always uses 24-hour format where possible and clearly indicates the timezone.

Quick Start

Example: Ask the bot for "What is the time?" or "现在几点" and it will respond with the current time, for example "2026-01-12 14:05 (Mon, Asia/Shanghai)".

Frequently Asked Questions about time-lookup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get the current system date and time using bash?

To get the current system date and time using bash, this Skill retrieves local time, date, and day of the week directly from the system date command without external dependencies.

How do I retrieve time in a specific timezone from the command line?

To retrieve time in a specific timezone from the command line, you can pass an optional timezone argument to this Skill, which returns timezone-aware results clearly indicating the specified zone.

What is the best way to fetch local time for scheduling and logging in automation scripts?

The best way to fetch local time for scheduling and logging in automation scripts is using this Skill, which provides accurate current time, date, and timezone context reliably in a 24-hour format.

Does this time-lookup Skill require any external dependencies to fetch timezone information?

No, this time-lookup Skill does not require any external dependencies to fetch timezone information, relying solely on the built-in system date command to produce accurate local and timezone-aware results.

Can I use a bash script to return the current time and day of the week?

Yes, you can use this bash script to return the current local time, date, and day of the week, always defaulting to a 24-hour format where possible for consistent logging and chat interactions.