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Connect Strava (Alternative) to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Turn your fitness data into actionable training insights.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

A futuristic MCP client docking bay
V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 31 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 08

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 31 available through Strava.

  1. 01

    Get authenticated athlete

    This capability identifies the specific athlete currently connected to the Strava account.

  2. 02

    Get segment effort

    Use this to pull specific effort details for a particular segment.

  3. 03

    Get segment effort streams

    This capability retrieves the data streams associated with a specific segment effort.

  4. 04

    List athlete routes

    This capability provides a list of all routes saved to the athlete's account.

Capability set02 / 08

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 31 available through Strava.

  1. 05

    List club activities

    Use this to see a list of recent activities from a specific Strava club.

  2. 06

    Update athlete

    This capability allows you to modify the profile information of the authenticated athlete.

  3. 07

    Create activity

    This capability lets you manually add a new activity to your Strava profile.

  4. 08

    Explore segments

    Use this to find segments within specific geographic bounds.

Capability set03 / 08

09-12

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 31 available through Strava.

  1. 09

    Export route gpx

    This capability converts a Strava route into a GPX file for export.

  2. 10

    Export route tcx

    This capability converts a Strava route into a TCX file for export.

  3. 11

    Get activity

    This capability retrieves the full details of a specific activity.

  4. 12

    Get activity streams

    Use this to get the raw data streams for a specific activity.

Capability set04 / 08

13-16

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 31 available through Strava.

  1. 13

    Get activity zones

    This capability pulls the heart rate or power zones used during an activity.

  2. 14

    Get athlete stats

    This capability retrieves overall performance statistics for the athlete.

  3. 15

    Get athlete zones

    Use this to fetch the athlete's configured heart rate and power zones.

  4. 16

    Get club

    This capability retrieves the profile and details of a specific Strava club.

Capability set05 / 08

17-20

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 31 available through Strava.

  1. 17

    Get route

    This capability pulls the specific details of a saved route.

  2. 18

    Get route streams

    Use this to access the data streams for a specific route.

  3. 19

    Get segment

    This capability retrieves the details for a specific Strava segment.

  4. 20

    Get segment streams

    This capability pulls the data streams for a specific segment.

Capability set06 / 08

21-24

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 31 available through Strava.

  1. 21

    List activity comments

    Use this to see all comments left on a specific activity.

  2. 22

    List activity kudos

    This capability lists the users who gave kudos to a specific activity.

  3. 23

    List activity laps

    This capability retrieves the individual lap data for a specific activity.

  4. 24

    List athlete activities

    Use this to get a list of all activities performed by the athlete.

Capability set07 / 08

25-28

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 31 available through Strava.

  1. 25

    List athlete clubs

    This capability lists all the clubs the athlete belongs to.

  2. 26

    List club admins

    This capability identifies the administrators for a specific club.

  3. 27

    List club members

    Use this to see the full list of members in a Strava club.

  4. 28

    List segment efforts

    This capability retrieves a list of efforts recorded on a specific segment.

Capability set08 / 08

29-31

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 31 available through Strava.

  1. 29

    List starred segments

    Use this to see all segments the athlete has starred.

  2. 30

    Star segment

    This capability allows you to star or unstar a specific segment.

  3. 31

    Update activity

    Use this to change the name, description, or other metadata of an existing activity.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Training Review

Ask your agent to compare your recent heart rate zones against your all-time stats to see if you're overtraining.

02

Route Planning

Have your agent find and export a specific route to a GPX file for your bike computer.

03

Activity Cleanup

Quickly rename or add descriptions to your activities using simple text prompts.

04

Club Management

Check club member lists or recent club activities to stay updated on your community.

Automate a task

Put Strava to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

Strava works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Strava to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1103ms average. Fast in production.

Strava is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1364ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
845ms
Slowest day
1364ms
14-day trend
Improving-10%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 31 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Strava, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Strava. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Strava Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_77MUJKabjPcYFo8FIiy7aFOUlRgL7l4UjYDLN4oa/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — Strava capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "strava-alternative-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_77MUJKabjPcYFo8FIiy7aFOUlRgL7l4UjYDLN4oa/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up Strava in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work Strava owners hand off.

This MCP is built for people who live in their fitness data and want to analyze it without the friction of a mobile app.

  • 01

    Athletes

    Use it to monitor training blocks and heart rate zones via your AI client.

  • 02

    Coaches

    Hand off the task of retrieving athlete stats and activity laps to your agent.

  • 03

    Data Enthusiasts

    Use the agent to export activity streams and routes for custom analysis.

FAQ

Questions Strava owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I connect my Strava account?

    You subscribe to the MCP on Vinkius and enter your Strava Access Token. Once connected, it's ready to use in your AI client.

  • 02

    Which AI clients can I use with this MCP?

    You can use any MCP-compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 03

    Can I export my routes through the AI?

    Yes, you can ask your agent to export routes as GPX or TCX files.

  • 04

    Does this MCP work with my existing Strava zones?

    Yes, the agent can retrieve your specific heart rate and power zones directly from your account.

  • 05

    Can I edit my activities using my agent?

    Yes, you can use the agent to update activity names, descriptions, and other metadata.

  • 06

    Can I see my heart rate and power zones using this integration?

    Yes! You can use the get_athlete_zones capability to retrieve your configured heart rate and power zones directly from your Strava profile.

  • 07

    Is it possible to update the name or description of an existing activity?

    Absolutely. Use the update_activity capability by providing the Activity ID. You can modify the name, sport type, description, and even toggle commute or trainer status.

  • 08

    How can I check my all-time running or cycling statistics?

    You can use the get_athlete_stats capability with your Athlete ID to get a comprehensive breakdown of your totals, including distance, moving time, and elevation gain for all sports.

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