Side by side
| Topic | Garmin MCP | MissingMCP |
|---|---|---|
| Tools | 15, built around training questions | About 148 |
| Can change Garmin data | No, read-only | Yes, includes write tools |
| Sign-in in your AI app | No sign-in; your private link is the key | OAuth sign-in |
| Terminal needed | No | No |
| Cost | Start without a card; see Terms | Free and open source |
Pick Garmin MCP if
- You want a short setup: sign in on one page, paste one link.
- You ask training questions: sleep, Body Battery, laps, interval reps, threshold pace.
- You want your AI to read your data and never change it.
Pick MissingMCP if
- You want the widest set of Garmin tools in one connector.
- You want an assistant that can also write to your Garmin account.
- You prefer an OAuth sign-in flow.
Why a smaller toolset can answer better
When an assistant sees fewer, clearer tools, it has fewer wrong choices to make. Garmin MCP has tools for the questions athletes ask most, such as “what pace were my work reps” with warm-up and cool-down removed, and “what have I been running my 1000 m reps at lately”.
Try Garmin MCP in your AI app
The steps below use Claude as the example.
- Open the connect page. Go to garminmcp.com/connect.
- Enter your Garmin email. Use the email of your Garmin Connect account and select Continue.
- Enter your password. Select Connect Garmin. Type the 6-digit code if Garmin sends one.
- Copy your private link. Select Copy. The link is your key, so keep it to yourself.
- Open Claude settings. In the Claude app or on claude.ai, open Settings, then Connectors. In the desktop app, Connectors is under Customize. Select Add.
- Add the connector. In Add custom connector, name it Garmin MCP, paste your link, and select Continue.
- Finish. Keep No sign-in selected and select Add.
- Ask. Open a new chat and ask: “How did I sleep last night?”
Questions
Is MissingMCP free?
Yes, MissingMCP is free.
How many tools does each one have?
Garmin MCP has 15 read-only tools. MissingMCP lists about 148, including write tools.
Can Garmin MCP create workouts in Garmin Connect?
No. Garmin MCP is read-only by design.
Do I need a terminal for either one?
No. Both are hosted connectors you add in your AI app.
Can I try both?
Yes. In Claude, for example, you can add more than one custom connector. Turn off the one you are not using in a chat to keep answers clear.
Is either one made by Garmin?
No. Neither is a Garmin product. Garmin MCP is not affiliated with Garmin Ltd.
Want the focused, read-only path? Connect Garmin, copy one link, paste it in.
Try it on my own data