TrainBud MCP Server: Install & Setup

Install TrainBud in Claude Code

npm

Claude Code

claude mcp add trainbud -e GARMIN_EMAIL=... -e GARMIN_PASSWORD=... -- npx -y trainbud

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trainbud": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "trainbud"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GARMIN_EMAIL": "...",
        "GARMIN_PASSWORD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

Docker

Claude Code

claude mcp add trainbud -e GARMIN_EMAIL=... -e GARMIN_PASSWORD=... -- docker run -i --rm -e GARMIN_EMAIL -e GARMIN_PASSWORD ghcr.io/zsadigzade/trainbud:0.9.0

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

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trainbud": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": [
        "run",
        "-i",
        "--rm",
        "-e",
        "GARMIN_EMAIL",
        "-e",
        "GARMIN_PASSWORD",
        "ghcr.io/zsadigzade/trainbud:0.9.0"
      ],
      "env": {
        "GARMIN_EMAIL": "...",
        "GARMIN_PASSWORD": "..."
      }
    }
  }
}

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Frequently asked questions

What does the TrainBud MCP server do?

Local analysis of Garmin Connect activities, sleep, recovery, body composition, stress and VO2 max against 28-day baselines, with memory for goals and races.

Is the TrainBud 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 TrainBud run locally or remotely?

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

How do I add TrainBud to Claude Code?

Run: claude mcp add trainbud -e GARMIN_EMAIL=... -e GARMIN_PASSWORD=... -- npx -y trainbud

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