Strava Social MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Strava Social as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime — ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via the Vinkius.
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# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
claude mcp add strava-social --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Strava Social MCP Server
Connect Strava Social to any AI agent and explore the social side of Strava — activity feeds, kudos, comments, club memberships, and segment discovery.
Claude Code registers Strava Social as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly — ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Strava Social data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Activity Feed — Browse your recent activities with full details, kudos counts, and comment counts
- Activity Comments — Read all comments on any activity with author names and text
- Activity Kudos — See who liked/supports your activities with full athlete profiles
- Athlete Profile — Get your Strava profile details including location, follower counts, and equipment
- Club Membership — List all clubs you belong to with member counts and sport types
- Club Details — Explore any club's description, location, and community focus
- Club Members — Browse club membership to find training partners and local athletes
- Club Activities — See what club members have been doing recently
- Starred Segments — Review all your favorited segments with PR times and characteristics
- Segment Discovery — Explore segments in any geographic area by bounding box, filterable by type and difficulty
The Strava Social MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Strava Social to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Strava Social MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Strava Social
Ask Claude: "Using Strava Social, show me..." — 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Strava Social MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Strava Social through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly — no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Strava Social tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Strava Social + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Strava Social MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Strava Social tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Strava Social nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Strava Social outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Strava Social status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Strava Social MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Strava Social to Claude Code via MCP:
explore_segments
g., "-74.00,40.70,-73.95,40.75" for Manhattan). Optional filters: activity_type ("running" or "riding"), min_cat/max_cat (category 0-5, where 0 is hardest/steepest). Returns segments with name, distance, elevation, grade, and climb category. Use this to discover new training routes, find popular segments in an area, or plan rides/runs in a new city. Explore and discover Strava segments in a geographic area
get_activity_comments
Each comment includes athlete name, text, and creation date. The activityId is the numeric ID from Strava activity URLs. Use this to see community engagement on a workout, read feedback, or track conversation around a specific activity. Get all comments on a specific Strava activity
get_activity_kudos
Each entry includes athlete name, profile picture, and city. The activityId is the numeric ID from Strava. Use this to see who supported an activity, understand social engagement, or track training partners' interactions. Get the list of athletes who gave kudos (likes) to a specific activity
get_athlete
Use this to understand the athlete's identity, location, and equipment setup. Get the authenticated athlete's profile information
get_club
The clubId is found in Strava club URLs. Use this to explore club details before joining or to understand a club's focus and community. Get detailed information about a specific Strava club
list_activities
Activities are sorted by most recent first. Optional filters: "before" (epoch timestamp, defaults to now), "after" (epoch timestamp for date range), "page" and "per_page" (pagination, max 200 per page, max 2000 total). Each activity includes: name, type, distance, moving_time, elevation, kudos_count, comment_count, start_date, and basic stats. Use this to get the activity feed, analyze recent workouts, or review training history. Epoch timestamps can be generated from dates. List the authenticated athlete's activities with optional date filtering and pagination
list_athlete_clubs
Each club includes name, member count, city, country, sport type (cycling/running/triathlon), and privacy status. Use this to discover club memberships, find training groups, or understand community affiliations. List all clubs the authenticated athlete belongs to
list_club_activities
Each entry includes athlete name, activity name, type, distance, and date. Paginated (30 per page). The clubId is from Strava club URLs. Use this to stay updated on club training activity, discover what members are doing, or find group workout opportunities. Get recent activities from members of a Strava club
list_club_members
Paginated (30 per page). The clubId is from Strava club URLs. Use this to discover training partners in a club, find athletes in your area, or explore club community composition. List members of a specific Strava club
list_starred_segments
Each segment includes: name, distance, elevation gain, average grade, activity type, city, country, and the athlete's PR time if any. Use this to review favorite segments, plan training routes, or track progress on key segments over time. List all segments starred (favorited) by the authenticated athlete
Example Prompts for Strava Social in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Strava Social immediately.
"Show my recent activities."
"Explore cycling segments in Manhattan, NYC."
"Show comments on my latest activity."
Troubleshooting Strava Social MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Strava Social to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Strava Social + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Strava Social MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Strava Social with your favorite client
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Connect Strava Social to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.