What is the key difference between Trainingpeaks MCP and Macrofactor MCP?

Trainingpeaks MCP belongs to the Sports category with local stdio execution, while Macrofactor MCP belongs to the Sports category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Trainingpeaks MCP or Macrofactor MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Trainingpeaks MCP and Macrofactor MCP free or paid?

Trainingpeaks MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (other). Macrofactor MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Trainingpeaks MCP lists 80 tools with 4 views and 166 GitHub stars. Macrofactor MCP lists 29 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Trainingpeaks MCP and Macrofactor MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Trainingpeaks MCP vs Macrofactor MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Trainingpeaks MCP and Macrofactor MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Trainingpeaks MCP

Sports · Local stdio

Quality: 53/100 (Good) | Auth: other

Macrofactor MCP

Sports · Local stdio

Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Trainingpeaks MCP if you need specialized Sports tools running via a local process. Choose Macrofactor MCP if your workspace requires Sports integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Trainingpeaks MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: other (Free / Open Source).
Primary tools included: tp_get_workouts, tp_get_workout, tp_create_workout.

Explore Trainingpeaks MCP Details

Choose Macrofactor MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: MACROFACTOR_DATA_DIR, MACROFACTOR_DB_PATH, GARMINTOKENS.
Primary tools included: setup_check, import_export, clear_data.

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Trainingpeaks MCP JamsusMaximus Sports	Macrofactor MCP NasserAlbusaidi Sports
Summary	Query TrainingPeaks workouts, analyze CTL/ATL/TSB fitness metrics, and compare power/pace PRs through Claude Desktop.	Fueling & recovery decision engine combining MacroFactor nutrition data with Garmin training data. Recovery checks, daily briefings, weekly reports, and nutrition-performance correlations over your own local data. Install: uvx macrofactor-mcp.
Category & Scope

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Trainingpeaks MCP Tools (80)

tp_get_workouts

List workouts in a date range (max 90 days)

tp_get_workout

Get full details for a single workout

tp_create_workout

Create a workout with optional interval structure, auto-computed IF/TSS, and optional planned start time

tp_update_workout

Update any field of an existing workout, including structured intervals and planned start time

tp_delete_workout

Delete a workout

tp_copy_workout

Copy a workout to a new date (preserves structure and planned fields)

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Trainingpeaks MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "jamsusmaximus-trainingpeaks-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "jamsusmaximus-trainingpeaks-mcp"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Macrofactor MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "nasseralbusaidi-macrofactor-mcp": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": [
        "macrofactor-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "MACROFACTOR_DATA_DIR": "YOUR_MACROFACTOR_DATA_DIR_HERE",
        "MACROFACTOR_DB_PATH": "YOUR_MACROFACTOR_DB_PATH_HERE",
        "GARMINTOKENS": "YOUR_GARMINTOKENS_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Trainingpeaks MCP is categorized under Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Macrofactor MCP belongs to Sports using local stdio subprocess. Select Trainingpeaks MCP when you need capabilities focused on sports and Macrofactor MCP when you require tools for sports.

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