Strava

Data & APIs

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.

Install

openclaw skills install strava-activities

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

┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   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.

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

# 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

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

Connection Management

List Connections

clawlink_list_integrations

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

Verify Connection

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:

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

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

List recent activities

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

Get activity details

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

Explore segments in an area

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

Star a segment

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

Get club activities

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

Discovery Workflow

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

Execution Workflow

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  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 │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
Prefer read, list, get, and explore operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
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

Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed:
```
openclaw plugins list
```
If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

If a fresh chat does not help, run:

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

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

Troubleshooting: Upload Fails

Confirm the file is a valid FIT, GPX, or TCX format.
Check the file size — very large files may fail to process.
Wait and poll strava_get_upload_status — processing can take several seconds for large files.
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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Strava

Install

Strava

Setup in 3 Steps

How It Works

Install

Quick Start

Authentication

Getting Connected

Connection Management

List Connections

Verify Connection

Reconnect

Security & Permissions

Tool Reference

Athlete

Activities

Activity Comments & Kudos

Routes

Segments

Clubs

Gear & Equipment

Uploads

Code Examples

Get athlete stats

List recent activities

Get activity details

Explore segments in an area

Star a segment

Get club activities

Discovery Workflow

Execution Workflow

Notes

Error Handling

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible

Troubleshooting: Upload Fails

Resources

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