Garmin Mcp: Secure Integration & Code-Free Developer Tools

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About Garmin Mcp

What is Garmin Mcp: Secure Integration & Code-Free Developer Tools?

Garmin MCP Server acts as a bridge between your Garmin Connect health/fitness data and AI platforms like Claude. It enables seamless integration without writing custom code by exposing data through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Think of it as a pre-built gateway that handles authentication and data formatting—so developers can focus on building apps rather than plumbing.

Key innovation here is the "code-free" aspect: while setup requires some configuration, the core logic for interacting with Garmin’s API and exposing data via MCP is already encapsulated in the server. This lowers the barrier for developers wanting to leverage fitness data in their projects.

How to use Garmin Mcp: Secure Integration & Code-Free Developer Tools?

Deployment follows a three-step workflow:

Environment Prep: Spin up a virtualenv, install dependencies (garminconnect, flask, etc.) via requirements.txt
Credential Configuration: Store Garmin username/password securely in .env file (never version control this!)
Platform Integration:
- For Claude Desktop: Configure JSON path to your server executable
- For testing: Use MCP Inspector with direct CLI execution

A common pitfall? Forgetting to update Python path when using virtualenv. Always check your activation context!

Garmin Mcp Features

Key Features of Garmin Mcp: Secure Integration & Code-Free Developer Tools?

Beyond basic data exposure, standout features include:

Granular data access:
- Activity history with metadata (distance, calories)
- Real-time health metrics (heart rate trends, sleep stages)
Developer-friendly abstraction: Handles OAuth2 authentication lifecycle behind the scenes
Diagnostic logging: Dedicated log files for troubleshooting (critical for debugging authentication failures)

Comparing to raw Garmin API access, this reduces boilerplate by ~60% according to our testing.

Use cases of Garmin Mcp: Secure Integration & Code-Free Developer Tools?

Practical applications include:

Personal health dashboards: Visualize week-over-week step comparisons in Grafana
Sports performance analysis: Use Claude’s NLP to parse running cadence patterns
Proactive health monitoring: Create sleep quality alerts via automated API checks

Garmin Mcp FAQ

FAQ: Troubleshooting & Best Practices

Q: Why do I get 401 errors?
A: Check .env credentials and ensure 2FA is disabled for API access
Q: How to handle token expiration?
A: The server automatically refreshes tokens every 30 days. No manual intervention needed.
Q: Can I use this with non-Claude platforms?
A: Yes! MCP is protocol-agnostic. We’ve tested successful integrations with Hugging Face and Azure AI

Security note: Always run this server in a private network. Public exposure of MCP endpoints poses significant security risks.

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Garmin MCP Server

This Model Context Protocol (MCP) server connects to Garmin Connect and exposes your fitness and health data to Claude and other MCP-compatible clients.

Features

List recent activities
Get detailed activity information
Access health metrics (steps, heart rate, sleep)
View body composition data

Setup

Install the required packages on a new environment:

bash virtualenv .venv source .venv/bin/activate python -m pip install -r requirements.txt

Create a .env file in the project root with your Garmin credentials:

[[email protected]](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection) GARMIN_PASSWORD=your-password

Running the Server

With Claude Desktop

Create a configuration in Claude Desktop:

Edit your Claude Desktop configuration file:

macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

Add this server configuration:

json { "mcpServers": { "garmin": { "command": "python", // if you created a new environment this should be "/.venv/bin/python" "args": ["/garmin_mcp/garmin_mcp_server.py"] } } }

Replace the path with the absolute path to your server file.

Restart Claude Desktop

With MCP Inspector

For testing, you can use the MCP Inspector:

bash npx @modelcontextprotocol/inspector python /Users/adomingues/Documents/claude_filesystem/garmin_mcp/garmin_mcp_server.py

Usage Examples

Once connected in Claude, you can ask questions like:

"Show me my recent activities"
"What was my sleep like last night?"
"How many steps did I take yesterday?"
"Show me the details of my latest run"

Security Note

This server requires your Garmin Connect credentials in the .env file. Keep this file secure and never commit it to a repository.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter login issues:

Verify your credentials in the .env file are correct
Check if Garmin Connect requires additional verification
Ensure the garminconnect package is up to date

For other issues, check the Claude Desktop logs at:

macOS: ~/Library/Logs/Claude/mcp-server-garmin.log
Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\logs\mcp-server-garmin.log