Strava MCP Chatbot
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# Strava MCP Chatbot This is a simple Python chatbot that connects to a locally hosted MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. The chatbot acts as an elite cycling coach, analyzing Strava activities and providing interactive, data-driven feedback. ## Features - Connects to a local MCP server via stdio. - Uses OpenAI…
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- Connects to a local MCP server via stdio.
- Uses OpenAI GPT-4o for generating responses.
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Strava MCP ChatbotCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
1. Strava MCP Server
- Setup Strava MCP server in accordance with instructions in this repository
2. Install Python dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Set up your environment variables:
- Create a .env file in the src directory.
- Add the following params into your .env:
OPENAI_API_KEY
MCP_SERVER_PATH=/path/to/your/mcp-server.js
4. Run the chatbot:
python src/chatbot_agent.py
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Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"strava mcp chatbot": {
"mcp_server_playground": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"src/chatbot_agent.py"
]
}
}
}
}
McpServers
{
"mcp_server_playground": {
"command": "python",
"args": [
"src/chatbot_agent.py"
]
}
}
This is a simple Python chatbot that connects to a locally hosted MCP (Model Context Protocol) server. The chatbot acts as an elite cycling coach, analyzing Strava activities and providing interactive, data-driven feedback.
Features
- Connects to a local MCP server via stdio.
- Uses OpenAI GPT-4o for generating responses.
Setup
1. Strava MCP Server
- Setup Strava MCP server in accordance with instructions in this repository
2. Install Python dependencies:
pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Set up your environment variables:
- Create a .env file in the src directory.
- Add the following params into your .env:
OPENAI_API_KEY
MCP_SERVER_PATH=/path/to/your/mcp-server.js
4. Run the chatbot:
python src/chatbot_agent.py
Usage
- When prompted, enter your message or Strava activity details.
- Type exit or quit to stop the chatbot.
License
MIT License
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This project is for demonstration purposes and is not affiliated with Strava or Mathieu van der Poel.
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