
CoachSync
Barbell strength training tools for AI assistants.
What it can do
What data it sees
Do you need an account
No: the server works without sign-in
Barbell strength training tools for AI assistants. Warmup, plate loading, and LP.
How to connect
How to connect CoachSync to Claude
The server address to paste into Claude settings:
https://mcp.coachsync.io/mcp
- Open Claude (claude.ai or the desktop app).
- Go to Settings → Connectors.
- Click Add custom connector.
- Paste the server address copied below into Remote MCP server URL and click Add.
- In a chat, click + → Connectors and switch the new connector on.
Custom connectors are available on Free, Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plans (Free is limited to one). On Team and Enterprise an organization Owner adds the connector first under Organization settings → Connectors.
Authorization
After you click Add, a sign-in window for the service opens. Sign in with your own account and approve access. Claude never sees your password.
How to connect CoachSync to ChatGPT
The server address to paste into ChatGPT settings:
https://mcp.coachsync.io/mcp
- Open ChatGPT in a browser (chatgpt.com). A Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise or Edu plan is required.
- Turn on developer mode once: Settings → Apps → Advanced settings → Developer mode.
- Open Settings → Connectors and click Create.
- Fill in the form: Name (anything), Description (one line about what the service does), MCP server URL (copy it below).
- Under Authentication choose OAuth if the service requires sign-in, otherwise None. Click Create.
- In a new chat open + → Apps/Connectors and enable the connector.
OpenAI has renamed this section before (Connectors → Apps/Plugins). If the label differs, search settings for "developer mode". On Business/Enterprise workspaces an admin must allow custom connectors first.
Authorization
On first use ChatGPT opens the service's sign-in window. Sign in and approve access.
How to connect CoachSync to Cursor
The server address to paste into Cursor settings:
https://mcp.coachsync.io/mcp
Fastest: click Open in Cursor below and confirm the prompt.
Manually:
- In Cursor open Settings → Cursor Settings → MCP and click Add new global MCP server.
- Paste the JSON copied below into
~/.cursor/mcp.json(per project:.cursor/mcp.jsonin the repo root). - Save the file. The server appears in the MCP list; authorize it there if asked.
Authorization
If the service needs sign-in, an authorize button appears next to the server in the MCP list.
Server tool list (3)
Raw names from tools/list. Only developers need these.
| warmup_calculator | Calculate a barbell warmup ramp for any lift. Returns a structured set of warmup sets leading up to the work weight, with decreasing reps as weight increases. Based on standard barbell warmup methodology used in Starting Strength coaching. Powered by CoachSync.io. |
| plate_loader | Calculate which plates to load on each side of the barbell to reach a target weight. Supports custom bar weights and custom plate inventories for home gyms. Powered by CoachSync.io. |
| novice_lp_generator | Generate a structured 4-week novice linear progression program for a new or early-intermediate barbell trainee. Based on the Starting Strength model: squat every session, alternating press/bench, deadlift progressing to power cleans. Takes lifter profile (sex, bodyweight, age, training days) and optional starting weights. Returns a week-by-week program with progression scheme and coaching notes. Powered by CoachSync.io. |