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Use Strava Planning with your AI.

Connect your account once and let the AI you already use work with it, without building another integration. Plan routes, export GPX/TCX, create activities, manage gear, and star segments on Strava.

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Complete set · 14 capabilities

The complete Strava Planning capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Strava Planning.

Capability set01 / 04

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Strava Planning.

  1. 01

    Export route gpx

    GPX files can be downloaded and loaded onto GPS devices (Garmin, Wahoo, etc.) for navigation. The routeId is from Strava route URLs. Use this to export routes to your GPS device for guided training. Get the GPX export URL for a Strava route

  2. 02

    Get gear

    The gearId is found in activity data or athlete profile. Use this to check equipment mileage for maintenance planning or to analyze performance with specific gear. Get details about a piece of equipment (bike, shoes) tracked in Strava

  3. 03

    Get route

    The routeId is found in Strava route URLs. Use this to review route characteristics before training or to plan similar routes. Get detailed information about a specific Strava route

  4. 04

    Get route streams

    The "types" parameter is comma-separated: "latlng", "altitude", "distance". Use this to preview a route's elevation profile, understand the terrain, or export GPS data for navigation. Get elevation and GPS data streams for a Strava route

Capability set02 / 04

05-08

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Strava Planning.

  1. 05

    Export route tcx

    TCX files include route data with additional training metadata. Compatible with Garmin Training Center and other fitness platforms. Use this to export routes with training metadata. Get the TCX export URL for a Strava route

  2. 06

    Star segment

    Set starred=true to favorite, starred=false to unfavorite. The segmentId is from Strava segment URLs. Use this to manage your favorite segments for quick access and training focus. Star (favorite) or unstar a Strava segment

  3. 07

    Update athlete

    Currently only "weight" (in kg) is supported by the API. Accurate weight is important for power-to-weight ratio calculations and performance analysis. Use this when your weight changes to keep performance metrics accurate. Update the authenticated athlete's profile information

  4. 08

    Create activity

    Required: name (activity name), type (activity type like "Run", "Ride", "Swim", "Walk", "Hike"), startDate (ISO 8601 format), elapsedTime (seconds). Optional: description, distance (meters). Use this to log activities recorded outside of Strava (gym workouts, yoga, cross-training, etc.). Activity types must match Strava's valid types list. Create a manual activity in Strava

Capability set03 / 04

09-11

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Strava Planning.

  1. 09

    Get athlete

    Use this to review personal profile details, check equipment assignments, or verify account settings. Get the authenticated athlete's profile information

  2. 10

    Get athlete zones

    Required for zone-based training analysis. Use this to review training zones, ensure zones are correctly set, or use zone data for activity analysis. Get the athlete's custom heart rate and power zones

  3. 11

    Get upload status

    Status values: "Your activity is ready" (success), "Your activity is still processing" (wait and retry), or error messages. The uploadId is returned by upload_activity. Poll this endpoint every 5-10 seconds after upload until ready. Check the status of a Strava activity upload

Capability set04 / 04

12-14

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 14 available through Strava Planning.

  1. 12

    List routes

    Each route includes: name, distance, elevation gain, type (ride/run), description, and whether it's private. Use this to review saved routes, plan upcoming workouts, or export route data for GPS devices. List all routes created by the authenticated athlete

  2. 13

    Update activity

    The activityId is the numeric ID. Updatable fields: name, description, sport_type, gear_id (to assign equipment), commute (mark as commute: "true"/"false"), trainer (mark as indoor: "true"/"false"). Use this to correct activity details, assign gear, or add descriptions after the fact. Update an existing Strava activity

  3. 14

    Upload activity

    Supported data_type: "fit", "fit.gz", "tcx", "tcx.gz", "gpx", "gpx.gz". Returns an upload ID to check status with get_upload_status. Note: Actual file upload requires multipart/form-data with the file content. This endpoint initiates the process. Check upload status periodically. processing takes 10-60 seconds. Upload an activity file (FIT, TCX, GPX) to Strava for processing

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Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 14 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 Planning, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

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

Strava Planning Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_w5fHYsbtEq1vtHetC7ij76csJmcx1EBTV4mzP7Ij/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 Planning capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "strava-planning-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_w5fHYsbtEq1vtHetC7ij76csJmcx1EBTV4mzP7Ij/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

FAQ

Questions Strava Planning owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I export a route to my GPS device?

    First, use list_routes to find your route ID. Then use export_route_gpx or export_route_tcx with that route ID. The GPX file can be downloaded and loaded onto Garmin, Wahoo, or other GPS devices for turn-by-turn navigation during your workout.

  • 02

    Can I log activities that Strava doesn't automatically track?

    Yes! Use create_activity to manually log any workout. gym sessions, yoga, swimming, hiking, cross-training. Provide the name, type (e.g., "Workout", "Yoga", "Swim"), start date, elapsed time, and optionally distance and description. This keeps all your training in one place.

  • 03

    How do I track my bike and shoe mileage?

    Use get_gear with the gear ID to see total accumulated distance. Gear IDs are found in your athlete profile or assigned to activities. You can assign gear to activities using update_activity with the gear_id parameter. Track mileage to know when to replace chains, tires, or running shoes.

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