Strava MCP

What is Strava MCP?

Strava MCP is a Model Context Protocol server that connects your Strava account to Claude Desktop, enabling natural language queries about your Strava activities.

How to use Strava MCP?

Set up a Strava developer app, clone the repository, and create a .env file with your Strava API credentials (client ID, client secret, access token, refresh token). Install the server by running uv run mcp install main.py from the repository root. Once installed, ask Claude questions like "tell me about my latest activity."

Key features

• Queries Strava activities via natural language in Claude Desktop
• Simple installation with a single uv command
• Uses OAuth tokens for secure Strava API access
• Integrates with Claude Desktop's MCP tool system

Use cases

• Ask Claude about your latest Strava activity
• Query details of past activities through conversation
• Get summaries of your training data without leaving Claude

FAQ from Strava MCP

What do I need to use Strava MCP?

You need Claude Desktop, uv installed, and a Strava account with a developer app set up at strava.com/settings/api.

How do I connect my Strava account?

Create a .env file at the repository root containing STRAVA_CLIENT_ID, STRAVA_CLIENT_SECRET, STRAVA_ACCESS_TOKEN, and STRAVA_REFRESH_TOKEN from your Strava developer app.

How do I install the server into Claude Desktop?

Run uv run mcp install main.py from the repository root. After installation, a hammer icon appears in Claude Desktop indicating the Strava tools are available.

What if I modify the server code?

You must restart your Claude Desktop client for changes to take effect.

Where does my activity data live?

The server queries your personal Strava account data via the Strava API using your OAuth tokens. No data is stored locally by the MCP server.