Strava MCP Server

Name: Strava MCP Server
Author: tomekkorbak

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About Strava MCP Server

MCP server for Strava API integration

Basic information

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "strava-mcp-server": {
      "command": "python",
      "args": [
        "get_strava_token.py"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Overview

What is Strava MCP Server?

Strava MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Strava API, allowing language models to query athlete activity data. It is designed for developers and users who want to integrate Strava data into AI assistants like Claude.

How to use Strava MCP Server?

Install the server via uvx strava-mcp-server and set the required environment variables: STRAVA_CLIENT_ID, STRAVA_CLIENT_SECRET, and STRAVA_REFRESH_TOKEN. Configure it in claude_desktop_config.json for Claude Desktop or connect locally for Claude Web. Use the included get_strava_token.py script to obtain your refresh token.

Key features of Strava MCP Server

Retrieve recent activities from the authenticated athlete
Query activities within a specific date range (ISO format)
Fetch detailed information about a single activity by ID
Get activities from the past X days with a single command

Use cases of Strava MCP Server

Ask an AI assistant “What are my recent activities?” to get a summary
Analyze training patterns over a custom date range
Retrieve details of a specific workout for performance review
Monitor recent activities without opening the Strava app

FAQ from Strava MCP Server

What authentication is required?

You need a Strava API application (Client ID and Client Secret) and a refresh token. The server uses OAuth 2.0 with the provided environment variables.

How do I set up the server?

Create a Strava API app with callback domain localhost, run get_strava_token.py to authorize and save tokens, then set STRAVA_CLIENT_ID, STRAVA_CLIENT_SECRET, and STRAVA_REFRESH_TOKEN as environment variables.

What date format should I use?

Dates must be provided in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DD), for example 2024-01-15.

What data fields are returned in activities?

The server returns fields like name, sport_type, distance_metres, elapsed_time_seconds, average_speed_mps, calories, and coordinates, all in consistent units.