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

Arvo 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 Arvo 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 Arvo MCP and Macrofactor MCP free or paid?

Arvo MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (API Key required). Macrofactor MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Arvo MCP lists 29 tools with 3 views and 3 GitHub stars. Macrofactor MCP lists 29 tools with 2 views and 1 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Arvo 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

Arvo MCP vs Macrofactor MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Arvo 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

Arvo MCP

Sports · Local stdio

Quality: 60/100 (Good) | Auth: API Key required

Macrofactor MCP

Sports · Local stdio

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

Verdict Summary: Choose Arvo 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 Arvo MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: API Key required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: ARVO_API_KEY.
Primary tools included: get_user_profile, get_active_split, get_recent_workouts.

Explore Arvo 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	Arvo MCP khaoss85 Sports	Macrofactor MCP NasserAlbusaidi Sports
Summary	AI workout coach MCP server for Arvo. Access training data, workout history, personal records, body progress, and 29 fitness tools 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

Arvo MCP Tools (29)

get_user_profile

Get your fitness profile, experience level, and preferences

get_active_split

Get your current training split and schedule

get_recent_workouts

View your most recent completed workouts

get_workout_for_day

Get the workout for any cycle day

get_workout_stats

Get aggregated training statistics

get_active_insights

View AI-generated training insights

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).

Arvo MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "khaoss85-arvo-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "arvo-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "ARVO_API_KEY": "YOUR_ARVO_API_KEY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

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

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

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