Frequently Asked Questions about Strava MCP Server

Q: What is an MCP Server? A: MCP (Model Context Protocol) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs (Large Language Models). An MCP server acts as a bridge, allowing AI models to access and interact with external data sources and tools.

Q: What is the Strava MCP Server? A: The Strava MCP Server connects your Strava fitness data to the Claude AI assistant, enabling you to ask questions about your activities directly within Claude.

Q: What are the benefits of using the Strava MCP Server? A: The Strava MCP Server allows you to gain deeper insights into your fitness activities, track your progress, and even use AI to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Q: What are the prerequisites for setting up the Strava MCP Server? A: You need the Claude desktop application, uv, a Strava account, and a Strava developer app.

Q: How do I set up the Strava MCP Server? A: Clone the repository, configure Strava API credentials in a .env file, install the MCP server using uv run mcp install main.py, and restart Claude.

Q: How do I use the Strava MCP Server? A: Once installed, you can ask Claude questions about your fitness activities using natural language, such as “Tell me about my latest run.”

Q: What is UBOS, and how does it relate to the Strava MCP Server? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform. It helps orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with enterprise data, build custom AI Agents, and manage Multi-Agent Systems. UBOS provides a comprehensive ecosystem that amplifies the value of MCP servers like the Strava MCP Server.

Q: Can I use the Strava MCP Server with other AI assistants besides Claude? A: Currently, the Strava MCP Server is specifically designed for integration with the Claude AI assistant. Compatibility with other AI assistants may be explored in future updates.

Q: What kind of Strava data can I access through the MCP Server? A: You can access data about your activities, such as distance, duration, pace, and elevation gain. The specific data available depends on the capabilities implemented in the MCP server.

Q: Where can I find more information about UBOS? A: You can find more information about UBOS on the website: https://ubos.tech.