Question 1

What is Metamatic?

Accepted Answer

Metamatic is an AI-powered service that automatically renames your Strava activities with creative, personalized names and descriptions. Instead of generic titles like 'Morning Run' or 'Afternoon Ride', Metamatic generates unique names based on your workout data and your chosen personality voice.

Question 2

How do I automatically rename my Strava activities?

Accepted Answer

Simply connect your Strava account to Metamatic, choose a personality voice, and enable auto-rename. From then on, every time you complete and save an activity on Strava, Metamatic automatically generates a creative name and description for it within seconds.

Question 3

Is Metamatic free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Metamatic is completely free. No credit card required, no hidden fees, no premium tiers. Just sign in with Google, connect Strava, and start getting creative activity names.

Question 4

What personality voices are available?

Accepted Answer

Metamatic offers a variety of AI personality voices including: Data-Driven (stats-focused), Funny & Witty (self-deprecating humor), Yoda, Christopher Walken, The Godfather, Austin Powers, and many more. Each voice has its own unique style for naming your activities. New voices are added regularly.

Question 5

Can I change my Strava activity names back to the original?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can edit the name directly on Strava at any time.

Question 6

How fast does Metamatic rename my activities?

Accepted Answer

Metamatic typically renames your Strava activity within 10-30 seconds after you save it. You'll receive a push notification (if enabled) when your activity has been renamed.

Question 7

Does Metamatic work with all Strava activity types?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Metamatic works with all Strava activity types including runs, rides, swims, hikes, walks, weight training, yoga, and more. The AI adapts its naming style based on the type of activity and the data available.

Question 8

What data does Metamatic use to generate activity names?

Accepted Answer

Metamatic uses your activity metadata such as distance, duration, pace/speed, elevation gain, heart rate (if available), activity type, time of day, and general location (the starting area of your activity). We don't access your detailed GPS routes or personal health information beyond basic workout stats.

Question 9

Is my Strava data secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Metamatic only requests the minimum Strava permissions needed to read and update activity names. Your OAuth tokens are encrypted at rest, and we don't store your detailed GPS routes. We only use general location (starting area) to add context to your activity names. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Question 10

Can I use Metamatic on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Metamatic is a Progressive Web App (PWA) that works great on mobile. Visit the website on your phone and tap 'Add to Home Screen' to install it like a native app. You'll get push notifications and a full-screen experience.

Question 11

How do I enable push notifications?

Accepted Answer

After signing in, go to Settings and enable push notifications. You'll be prompted to allow notifications in your browser. Once enabled, you'll receive a notification every time Metamatic renames one of your activities.

Question 12

Can I turn off automatic renaming temporarily?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can disable auto-rename at any time from the Settings page. When disabled, Metamatic won't rename any new activities until you turn it back on. Your existing renamed activities won't be affected.

Question 13

Why isn't my activity being renamed?

Accepted Answer

Check that: 1) Auto-rename is enabled in Settings, 2) Your Strava account is connected, 3) You've selected a voice. If all looks good, try disconnecting and reconnecting Strava. Still having issues? Contact support@metamatic.ai.

Question 14

Can I rename old Strava activities?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Metamatic only renames new activities as they're created. Bulk renaming of historical activities is a feature we're considering for the future.

Question 15

How do I disconnect Metamatic from Strava?

Accepted Answer

You can disconnect Strava from the Settings page in Metamatic. You can also revoke access from Strava's settings under 'My Apps'. Once disconnected, Metamatic will no longer be able to read or rename your activities.

Question 16

Who created Metamatic?

Accepted Answer

Metamatic was built by someone who got tired of every activity being called 'Morning Run' or 'Afternoon Ride'. We believe your workouts deserve names as epic as the effort you put in.

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