Strava MCP vs SockOdds
A side-by-side look at the Strava MCP and SockOdds MCP servers: transport, auth, tools, quality signals, and the config to install either one in Claude, Cursor, Windsurf or VS Code.
Verdict: choose Strava MCP for sports work as a local process; choose SockOdds for sports as a local process. You can also run both side by side in one mcpServers block.
Which MCP server should you choose?
Choose Strava MCP when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- Its auth model fits you: OAuth 2.0.
- You want tools like
get-athlete-profile, get-athlete-stats, get-activity-details.
Choose SockOdds when
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
- You prefer a local stdio subprocess transport.
- You have the keys it needs:
SOCKODDS_API_KEY, SOCKODDS_DEMO, SOCKODDS_TIMEZONE, SOCKODDS_BASE_URL. - You want tools like
list_leagues, find_event, get_odds.
Feature & specification comparison
Rows where the two servers differ are marked.
| Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
| Category | Sports | Sports |
| Quality signal | 67/100 · Great | 55/100 · Good |
| Install command | Confirmed | Confirmed |
| Transport | Local subprocess (stdio) | Local subprocess (stdio) |
| Auth | OAuth 2.0 | Not declared |
| Pricing | BYOK (pay the provider) | Not declared |
| Required env vars | None listed | SOCKODDS_API_KEYSOCKODDS_DEMOSOCKODDS_TIMEZONESOCKODDS_BASE_URL |
| Verified owner | Community listing | Community listing |
| GitHub stars | 500 | 0 |
| Directory activity | 2 views 0 installs 0 upvotes | 1 views 0 installs 0 upvotes |
| Tools | 24 | 5 |
| Full listing | View Strava MCP | View SockOdds |
Tools & capabilities
Strava MCP tools 24
get-athlete-profileFetches the profile information for the authenticated athlete, including their unique numeric ID needed for other tools like get-athlete-stats.get-athlete-statsFetches the activity statistics (recent, YTD, all-time) for a specific athlete using their ID. Requires the athleteId obtained from the get-athlete-profile tool.get-activity-detailsFetches detailed information about a specific activity using its ID.get-recent-activitiesFetches the most recent activities for the authenticated athlete.list-athlete-clubsLists the clubs the authenticated athlete is a member of.list-starred-segmentsLists the segments starred by the authenticated athlete.get-segmentFetches detailed information about a specific segment using its ID.explore-segmentsSearches for popular segments within a given geographical area.star-segmentStars or unstars a specific segment for the authenticated athlete.get-segment-effortFetches detailed information about a specific segment effort using its ID.list-segment-effortsLists the authenticated athlete's efforts on a specific segment, optionally filtering by date.list-athlete-routesLists the routes created by the authenticated athlete, with pagination.- +12 more on the listing page
SockOdds tools 5
list_leaguesLeagues SockOdds carries, with the league keys (`afl`, `nrl`, `rlwc` ...) the other tools takefind_eventTurns "Broncos v Bulldogs" or "AFL grand final" into events with start times and event IDs (`ev_...`)get_oddsEach bookmaker's decimal prices for head to head, line and total, each with the time SockOdds saw itbest_priceBest price for one side of one market, plus the field; prices at other lines are left outfair_oddsNo-vig fair price for a two- or three-way market (see the method below); also works by hand with no API call
Ready-to-paste client configs
Paste either block (or both) into your client config, e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json. We only show a config when the install command is confirmed.
Strava MCP
{
"mcpServers": {
"r-huijts-strava-mcp": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@r-huijts/strava-mcp-server"
]
}
}
}
SockOdds
{
"mcpServers": {
"sockodds": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"sockodds-mcp"
],
"env": {
"SOCKODDS_API_KEY": "YOUR_SOCKODDS_API_KEY_HERE",
"SOCKODDS_DEMO": "YOUR_SOCKODDS_DEMO_HERE",
"SOCKODDS_TIMEZONE": "YOUR_SOCKODDS_TIMEZONE_HERE",
"SOCKODDS_BASE_URL": "YOUR_SOCKODDS_BASE_URL_HERE"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
Strava MCP is categorized under Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. SockOdds belongs to Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. Pick Strava MCP for sports work and SockOdds for sports.
Copy the mcpServers block from the config section on this page into your client's config (for example claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json), then fully restart the client.
Strava MCP is bring-your-own-key: usage is billed by the API provider you supply a key for. Auth: oauth 2.0. SockOdds has no declared pricing — check the project's own site. If a server needs environment variables such as API keys, define them under the env key in your client's MCP config.
Yes. MCP clients support multiple servers: add r-huijts-strava-mcp and sockodds as separate keys in the same mcpServers object, and your assistant will call tools from either one.
On AllMCPs, Strava MCP has a quality signal of 67/100 (Great) with 2 views, 0 installs and 500 GitHub stars. SockOdds has 55/100 (Good) with 1 views, 0 installs and 0 GitHub stars.