Strava Tightens Data Access and Introduces Developer Fees

Friends, a quick AI-world update: Strava is restricting data access and changing developer rules. It’s gating some public content behind authentication to curb scraping and server overload. The API now carries a fixed $11.99/month fee; several endpoints will be deprecated with a 90-day notice. Strava will support the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for controlled data exchange and explicitly bans using the API to train AI. Why it matters: it’s a move to balance user privacy, service stability and the developer ecosystem—and a signal to investors ahead of an IPO. How do you view the paid model and endpoint closures? #Strava #AI #API #privacy