Strava

Track and manage Strava workouts, athlete stats, routes, segments, and club activities via the Strava API. Use this skill when users want to log activities, review athletic performance, explore routes, or manage club data in Strava.

Track and manage Strava activities, athlete data, routes, segments, and club activity from chat via the Strava API.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure Strava API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps

Step 1: Install	Step 2: Pair Account	Step 3: Connect Strava
		App-specific connection GIF coming soon
Run the install command in OpenClaw	Sign in and approve the device	Open the dashboard and connect Strava

How It Works

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│   Strava API     │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │                  │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin    │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device       │                       │
         │  3. Connect Strava    │                       │
         │                       │  4. Secure Token      │
         │                       │  5. Proxy Requests    │
         │                       │                       │
         ▼                       ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │  Strava  │
   │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │  Account │
   └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

bash

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for Strava again."

Quick Start

bash

# Get athlete profile
clawlink_call_tool --tool "strava_get_athlete" --params '{}'

# List recent activities
clawlink_call_tool --tool "strava_list_activities" --params '{"limit": 10}'

# Get activity details
clawlink_call_tool --tool "strava_get_activity" --params '{"activity_id": "ACTIVITY_ID"}'

Authentication

All Strava tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected Strava account OAuth token.

No API token is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every Strava API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=strava and connect Strava.
4. Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management

List Connections

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for strava in the list.

Verify Connection

bash

clawlink_list_tools --integration strava

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for Strava.

Reconnect

If Strava tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=strava
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration strava

Security & Permissions

• Access is scoped to the Strava account connected during OAuth setup and the scopes granted.
• Write operations (create activity, upload files, update settings) require explicit user confirmation.
• Activity upload requires the user to own the data being uploaded.
• Club management operations may require club admin privileges.

Tool Reference

Athlete

Tool	Description	Mode
strava_get_athlete	Get the authenticated athlete's profile	Read
strava_update_athlete	Update athlete settings (sport type, timezone)	Write
strava_get_athlete_stats	Get athlete statistics (distance, pace, heart rate zones)	Read
strava_get_athlete_zones	Get heart rate and power zones	Read
strava_get_athlete_clubs	List clubs the athlete is a member of	Read

Activities

Tool	Description	Mode
strava_list_activities	List the athlete's activities with pagination	Read
strava_get_activity	Get details for a specific activity	Read
strava_create_activity	Create a manual activity entry	Write
strava_update_activity	Update an activity's name, description, or privacy	Write
strava_delete_activity	Delete an activity permanently	Write
strava_get_activity_zones	Get splits and heart rate/power zones for an activity	Read
strava_get_activity_laps	Get lap data for an activity	Read
strava_get_activity_streams	Get GPS, heart rate, power streams for an activity	Read
strava_upload_activity_photo	Attach a photo to an activity	Write

Activity Comments & Kudos

Tool	Description	Mode
strava_list_activity_comments	List comments on an activity	Read
strava_create_activity_comment	Add a comment to an activity	Write
strava_list_activity_kudos	List kudos given to an activity	Read
strava_give_kudos_to_activity	Give kudos to an activity	Write
strava_delete_kudos_from_activity	Remove kudos from an activity	Write

Routes

Tool	Description	Mode
strava_list_routes	List the athlete's saved routes	Read
strava_get_route	Get details and segments for a route	Read
strava_create_route	Create a new route	Write
strava_update_route	Update a route's name or description	Write
strava_delete_route	Delete a route	Write

Segments

Tool	Description	Mode
strava_get_segment	Get a segment's leaderboard and details	Read
strava_list_segment_efforts	List efforts on a segment by an athlete	Read
strava_get_segment_effort	Get a specific segment effort	Read
strava_explore_segments	Explore segments in a geographic area	Read
strava_star_segment	Star/favorite a segment	Write
strava_unstar_segment	Remove a star from a segment	Write
strava_list_starred_segments	List the athlete's starred segments	Read

Clubs

Tool	Description	Mode
strava_get_club	Get a club's profile	Read
strava_list_club_activities	List recent activities in a club	Read
strava_list_club_members	List members of a club	Read
strava_join_club	Request to join a club	Write
strava_leave_club	Leave a club	Write

Gear & Equipment

Tool	Description	Mode
strava_get_equipment	Get details for a piece of equipment	Read
strava_create_equipment	Add new equipment (bike, shoes)	Write
strava_update_equipment	Update equipment name or retired status	Write
strava_delete_equipment	Delete equipment	Write
strava_list_athlete_equipment	List all equipment for an athlete	Read

Uploads

Tool	Description	Mode
strava_upload_file	Upload a FIT, GPX, or TCX activity file	Write
strava_get_upload_status	Check the status of an activity upload	Read

Code Examples

Get athlete stats

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "strava_get_athlete_stats" \
  --params '{"athlete_id": "ATHLETE_ID"}'

List recent activities

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "strava_list_activities" \
  --params '{
    "limit": 10,
    "after": 1704067200
  }'

Get activity details

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "strava_get_activity" \
  --params '{
    "activity_id": "ACTIVITY_ID"
  }'

Explore segments in an area

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "strava_explore_segments" \
  --params '{
    "bounds": [37.8, -122.5, 37.9, -122.4],
    "activity_type": "running"
  }'

Star a segment

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "strava_star_segment" \
  --params '{
    "segment_id": "SEGMENT_ID"
  }'

Get club activities

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "strava_list_club_activities" \
  --params '{
    "club_id": "CLUB_ID",
    "limit": 20
  }'

Discovery Workflow

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Strava is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration strava to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration strava.
5. If no Strava tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=strava.

Execution Workflow

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → get → explore → describe                           │
│                                                             │
│  Example: List activities → Get activity streams → Analyze │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                    │
│  describe → preview → confirm → call                       │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Preview activity upload → User approves → Upload │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, get, and explore operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes

• Activity uploads (FIT, GPX, TCX) are processed asynchronously — check upload status with strava_get_upload_status.
• Segment explore uses bounding box coordinates: [southwest_lat, southwest_lng, northeast_lat, northeast_lng].
• Activity privacy controls may hide some data from API responses for private activities.
• Upload file size limits apply — compressed FIT files are preferred over raw GPX for large activities.
• Heart rate and power data availability depends on the device used to record the activity.
• Activity types include: run, ride, swim, workout, hike, walk, and others.

Error Handling

Status / Error	Meaning
Tool not found	The tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration strava.
Missing connection	Strava is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=strava.
Activity not found	The activity ID does not exist or belongs to another athlete.
Segment not found	The segment ID does not exist in Strava's database.
Upload in progress	The file upload is still being processed. Check status with strava_get_upload_status.
Upload failed	The file format is invalid or the upload processing failed.
403 Forbidden	The connected account lacks permission for this operation.
Rate limited	Too many requests — wait before retrying.
Write rejected	User did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:

   bash

   openclaw plugins list
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.
3. If a fresh chat does not help, run:

   bash

   openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
   openclaw gateway restart
   

4. After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Upload Fails

1. Confirm the file is a valid FIT, GPX, or TCX format.
2. Check the file size — very large files may fail to process.
3. Wait and poll strava_get_upload_status — processing can take several seconds for large files.
4. Verify the activity data is valid (GPS coordinates, timestamps).

Resources

• Strava API Documentation
• Strava API Overview
• Strava Authentication
• ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=strava-activities
• ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
• ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

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