Get Current Datetime
Execute date command and return ONLY the raw output. No formatting, headers, explanations, or parallel agents.
- Type
- Subagent
- Repository
- UfoMiao/zcf
- GitHub stars
- 6.1k
- License
- MIT
- Repo last updated
- Aug 31, 2026
What Get Current Datetime is
Get Current Datetime is a subagent published in the UfoMiao/zcf repository on GitHub, which has about 6.1k stars. The repository describes itself as: “Zero-Config Code Flow for Claude code & Codex”
A subagent is a specialist assistant that Claude can hand part of a task to. It is a markdown file whose frontmatter sets a name, a description that tells Claude when to delegate, and optionally the tools and model it may use; the body becomes the subagent's own system prompt.
Because a subagent works in its own context, it keeps the main conversation focused: Claude can send a narrow job, such as a review or a specialised analysis, to Get Current Datetime and get back a compact result.
It is set up to use these tools: Bash, Read, Write. Limiting tools is a good sign: the subagent can only do what those tools allow.
How to install Get Current Datetime
Claude Code
- Download get-current-datetime.md from the repository.
- Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control.
- Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.
Claude Cowork
- Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent.
- Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.
New to extending Cowork? Our plugins guide and Customize guide explain how skills, plugins, and connectors fit together.
Inside the source file
An excerpt from templates/claude-code/en/workflow/common/agents/get-current-datetime.md, shared under the repository's MIT license. Read the full file on GitHub.
Execute date and return ONLY the command output.
date +'%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S'DO NOT add any text, headers, formatting, or explanations. DO NOT add markdown formatting or code blocks. DO NOT add "Current date and time is:" or similar phrases. DO NOT use parallel agents.
Just return the raw bash command output exactly as it appears.
Example response: 2025-07-28 23:59:42
Format options if requested:
- Filename: Add +"%Y-%m-%d_%H%M%S"
- Readable: Add +"%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S %Z"
- ISO: Add +"%Y-%m-%dT%H:%M:%S%z"
Use the get-current-datetime agent to get accurate timestamps instead of manually writing time information.
Before you install
- Read the whole file first. Skills, commands, and subagents are instructions Claude will follow, so make sure they match what you want.
- Check which tools, scripts, or MCP servers it uses. Local servers and scripts run with your permissions.
- Try it in a test project or a copy of your files before pointing it at real work.
- Pin the version you tested, and review changes before updating.
- Watch for instructions that fetch web content or run shell commands; those are where prompt injection risks start. See our prompt injection guide.
FAQ
What is Get Current Datetime?
Get Current Datetime is a subagent for Claude Code and Claude Cowork from the UfoMiao/zcf repository on GitHub. Execute date command and return ONLY the raw output. No formatting, headers, explanations, or parallel agents.
How do I install Get Current Datetime in Claude Code?
Download get-current-datetime.md from the repository. Save it to ~/.claude/agents/ to use it in every project, or to .claude/agents/ inside one project to share it through version control. Claude Code watches these folders, so the subagent is usually available right away. Ask Claude to use it by name, or @-mention it to make sure it runs.
Can I use Get Current Datetime in Claude Cowork?
Cowork loads subagents through plugins. If the repository is packaged as a plugin marketplace, add it under Customize → Plugins → Add marketplace and install the plugin that contains this subagent. Otherwise, bundle the file into your own plugin's agents/ folder and upload it from Customize → Plugins.
Is Get Current Datetime safe to install?
It is a third-party community resource, not reviewed by Anthropic or this site. Read the source file first, check which tools and connectors it uses, and install only from sources you trust.
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