Strava API

Direct integration with Strava API v3 for fitness data management.

Security Model

IMPORTANT: All secrets are stored in system keychain (macOS Keychain / Linux Secret Service).

• AI agents CANNOT read secrets from keychain
• Only the Python scripts can access credentials at runtime
• Non-secret metadata (athlete name, token expiry) stored in ~/.strava/metadata.json

This design ensures your API credentials are never exposed to AI agents.

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First-Time Setup Workflow

When user requests Strava data for the first time:

Step 1: Check if configured

python3 scripts/strava_api.py athlete

If error "Strava not configured" → proceed to Step 2. If success → skip to "Using the API" section.

Step 2: Create Strava Application

Guide user to create API application:

1. Open https://www.strava.com/settings/api
2. Fill application form:
   • Application Name: Any name (e.g., "My Fitness App")
   • Category: Choose any
   • Website: http://localhost
   • Authorization Callback Domain: localhost
3. Note Client ID and Client Secret (will be entered in setup)

Step 3: Run Interactive Setup

python3 scripts/setup_oauth.py

Script will:

1. Ask for Client ID and Client Secret (secret input hidden)
2. Open browser for Strava authorization
3. Guide user to copy redirect URL
4. Exchange code for tokens automatically
5. Store secrets in system keychain (secure)
6. Store metadata in ~/.strava/metadata.json
7. Verify connection

Step 4: Verify Setup

python3 scripts/strava_api.py athlete

Should display athlete profile JSON.

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Using the API

CLI Commands

# Get athlete profile
python3 scripts/strava_api.py athlete

# Get athlete stats
python3 scripts/strava_api.py stats

# List recent activities
python3 scripts/strava_api.py activities --limit 20

# Get specific activity
python3 scripts/strava_api.py activity 12345678

# Explore segments in area
python3 scripts/strava_api.py segments "37.7,-122.5,37.8,-122.4" --type running

# Raw API request
python3 scripts/strava_api.py raw GET /athlete/zones
python3 scripts/strava_api.py raw POST /activities --data '{"name":"Test","sport_type":"Run","start_date_local":"2024-01-15T10:00:00Z","elapsed_time":1800}'

Python Import

from scripts.strava_api import StravaClient

client = StravaClient()  # Auto-loads from keychain, refreshes token if needed

# Get athlete
athlete = client.get_athlete()

# List activities
activities = client.list_activities(per_page=50)

# Create activity
new_activity = client.create_activity(
    name="Morning Run",
    sport_type="Run",
    start_date_local="2024-01-15T07:30:00Z",
    elapsed_time=1800,
    distance=5000
)

Token Management

Tokens refresh automatically. Check status:

# Check token status
python3 scripts/refresh_token.py --status

# Force refresh
python3 scripts/refresh_token.py --force

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Decision Tree

User Request
├── First time / "setup strava" → Run setup_oauth.py
├── "Get my profile/stats" → strava_api.py athlete/stats
├── "List my activities" → strava_api.py activities
├── "Get activity details" → strava_api.py activity {id}
├── "Create/log activity" → client.create_activity()
├── "Update activity" → client.update_activity()
├── "Get training data/streams" → client.get_activity_streams()
├── "Find segments nearby" → strava_api.py segments {bounds}
├── "Export route" → raw GET /routes/{id}/export_gpx
└── "Token expired" → Auto-handled by client

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Quick Reference

Item	Value
Secrets storage	System Keychain (secure)
Metadata location	~/.strava/metadata.json
Base URL	https://www.strava.com/api/v3
Rate limits	100 req/15min, 1000 req/day
Token lifetime	6 hours (auto-refresh)

References:

• Full API docs: references/api_reference.md
• Manual setup: references/setup_guide.md

Sport Types

• Running: Run, TrailRun, VirtualRun
• Cycling: Ride, MountainBikeRide, GravelRide, EBikeRide
• Other: Swim, Walk, Hike, Workout, WeightTraining, Yoga

Error Handling

Status	Meaning	Action
401	Token expired	Auto-handled by client
403	Insufficient scope	Re-run setup_oauth.py
404	Resource not found	Check ID
429	Rate limit	Wait 15 min