Side by side
| Topic | Garmin MCP | stats.training |
|---|---|---|
| Tools | 15 read-only | 33 read-only |
| Data sources | Garmin Connect | Garmin or Strava, one source at a time |
| Can change your data | No | No |
| Setup | Sign in on one page, paste one link in your AI app | Hosted; you add a personal link to your AI app |
| Terminal needed | No | No |
| Cost | Start without a card; see Terms | Paid; see their site |
Pick Garmin MCP if
- Garmin Connect is where your training lives.
- You want a short, focused toolset for sleep, Body Battery, laps, interval reps, and threshold pace.
- You want to connect in a few minutes without a terminal.
Pick stats.training if
- Your training lives in Strava, not Garmin Connect.
- You want a larger set of read-only tools.
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 stats.training free?
No. stats.training is a paid service. See their site for current plans.
Does Garmin MCP read Strava?
No. Garmin MCP reads Garmin Connect only.
Are both read-only?
Yes. stats.training lists 33 read-only tools. Garmin MCP has 15 read-only tools.
Which one has interval tools?
Garmin MCP has tools for the work reps of one session and for reps of the same distance across recent runs. Check the stats.training tool list for theirs.
Do I need a terminal for Garmin MCP?
No. You sign in on a web page and paste one link in your AI app.
Garmin is your log? Start here. Connect Garmin, copy one link, paste it in.
Try it on my own data