ExerciseBank MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install ExerciseBank in Claude Code

Claude Code

claude mcp add exercisebank -e EB_KEY=... -- npx -y exercisebank-mcp

mcp.json (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code, Windsurf)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "exercisebank": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "exercisebank-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "EB_KEY": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ExerciseBank MCP server do?

Search 1,492 filmed exercises by muscle, equipment, pattern and joints to avoid; get substitutes.

Is the ExerciseBank MCP server free?

The server is free, but you will likely need an account. The server itself is free, but it connects to a service that needs an account or API key, which may have paid tiers. Check the provider for current pricing.

Does ExerciseBank run locally or remotely?

Local. Runs on your machine (stdio). You install it with npx, uvx, Docker or from source.

How do I add ExerciseBank to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add exercisebank -e EB_KEY=... -- npx -y exercisebank-mcp

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