Strava Launches MCP Connector, Allowing Athletes to Sync Training History to Claude
SAN FRANCISCO – June 1, 2026 – Strava, the app for active people with more than 195 million users in more than 185 countries, today announced the launch of a Model Context Protocol (MCP) connector that lets subscribers query their own Strava data through Claude and get in-depth insights about their training. The connector, which begins rolling out this week, is available to all Strava subscribers and makes Strava one of the first major connected fitness platforms to ship a native AI assistant integration.
Until now, anyone who wanted to analyze their Strava history with an AI assistant had to follow a complicated and multi-step process that required an export of their data, a subsequent copy and paste of that data into an LLM by hand every separate time they wanted to receive an update, or rely on unsecure third-party tools. The new MCP makes that process much easier by providing a seamless, secure experience connecting Claude to a breadth of activity data, including:
Access to full stream data - per second heart rate, pace, etc.
GPS data for geographic analysis of activities
Power data for cycling
Access to your club and event data
Once a subscriber connects their Strava account to Claude, they can ask a series of natural-language questions relating to their own data.
"Athletes have been telling us, in increasingly creative ways, that they want more ways to analyze their own training data," said Ryan Dixon, VP, Partnerships & Developer Relations at Strava. "They've been doing it with spreadsheets, exports, and third-party scripts for years. The MCP connector gives them a far more efficient, safer tool while keeping the athlete in control, representing a step-change in our subscription offering."
What subscribers can do at launch
“What types of activities have most improved my fitness?" Unlock your full training history, analyzed in plain language. Volume trends, pace over time, how specific training cycles have stacked up against your best.
“Are my easy days easy enough?” It’s hard to keep your pace low – look back at all your easier efforts in context to inform your perspective.
“How is my cross-training affecting my running?” Synthesize trends across strength, cycling, running, or however you stay active.
As always, your data stays yours. The MCP connector provides read-only access, scoped to your account, and is revocable anytime from Strava settings.
Availability
The Strava MCP connector is beginning to roll-out today to Strava subscribers globally. Setup instructions are available in the Strava Help Center.
About Strava
Strava is the app for active people, a community of over 195 million users in more than 185 countries. It’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where people make progress together, from new habits to new personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, Strava’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your goals, and make every effort count. Start your journey with Strava today.
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