- name
- whoop-lab
- version
- 1.0.0
- description
- Fetch, analyze, chart, and track WHOOP health data (recovery, HRV, RHR, sleep, strain, workouts). Use when: querying any WHOOP metric; generating visual charts or dashboards; planning, monitoring, or reporting on a health experiment (with auto-captured baselines, post-workout segmentation); logging stats to Obsidian; correlating health data with life context; or proactively flagging suppressed recovery trends. Handles OAuth, token refresh, full history pagination, and science-backed metric interpretation (HRV ranges by age, overtraining signals, sleep stage targets, medication context).
- metadata
- openclaw
- emoji
- 💪
- homepage
- https://www.paulbrennaman.me/lab/whoop-skill
- requires
- bins
WHOOP Skill
Fetch, interpret, chart, and track your WHOOP data via the WHOOP Developer API (v2).
Data Directory
All user-specific data is stored in ~/.config/whoop-skill/ — separate from the skill install directory, which is read-only.
~/.config/whoop-skill/
credentials.json — OAuth tokens (created by auth.py on first setup)
experiments.json — experiment tracking data (created on first `plan` command)
config.json — optional path/timezone overrides (copy from config.example.json)The directory and credentials.json are created automatically when you run scripts/auth.py. You never need to create them manually.
Setup
Before you begin: This skill requires a WHOOP Developer App to authenticate with the WHOOP API. It's free and takes about 2 minutes to set up.
Step 0 — Install Python dependencies
pip install -r requirements.txtStep 1 — Choose your callback method
Before creating your WHOOP app, decide how you want to handle the OAuth callback:
Option A — Local server *(local installs)*
- Redirect URI:
http://localhost:8888/callback - A temporary server runs on your machine to catch the redirect automatically
- Requires a browser on the same machine as OpenClaw
Option B — Manual code paste *(remote/cloud installs)*
- Redirect URI:
http://localhost:8888/callback - The script prints an authorization URL — open it in any browser, authorize, then copy the
?code=value from the redirect URL and paste it back into the script - Nothing passes through any external server — fully self-contained
Step 2 — Create a WHOOP Developer App
- Go to https://developer-dashboard.whoop.com
- Sign in with your WHOOP account
- Create a Team if prompted (any name works)
- Click Create App and fill in:
- App name: anything (e.g. "My WHOOP Skill") - Redirect URI: the URI from Step 1 (Option A or B) - Scopes: select all read:* scopes + offline
- Copy your Client ID and Client Secret — you'll need them in the next step
Step 3 — Run the setup script
python3 scripts/auth.pyThis will:
- Prompt you for your Client ID and Client Secret
- Ask which callback method you chose in Step 1 (local server or manual)
- Walk you through the authorization flow
- Save credentials to
~/.config/whoop-skill/credentials.json
Customize paths (optional): Copy config.example.json from the skill root to ~/.config/whoop-skill/config.json and edit to override defaults:
{
"creds_path": "~/.config/whoop-skill/credentials.json",
"vault_path": "~/my-obsidian-vault",
"daily_notes_subdir": "Daily Notes",
"timezone": "America/New_York",
"logged_by": "Assistant"
}Workflow
- Load credentials from
~/.config/whoop-skill/credentials.json - If
expires_atis in the past (or within 60s), callscripts/refresh_token.pyto get a new access token and update the file - Call the appropriate endpoint (see
references/api.md) - Parse and present the data in plain language
Common Requests
- "How's my recovery today?" → GET latest recovery score, HRV, RHR
- "How did I sleep?" → GET latest sleep (performance %, stages, duration)
- "What's my strain today?" → GET latest cycle strain + avg HR
- "Show my recent workouts" → GET workout collection (last 5–7) via
/activity/workout - "Give me a health summary" → Combine recovery + sleep + today's cycle
Token Refresh
Run scripts/refresh_token.py when the access token is expired. It reads/writes ~/.config/whoop-skill/credentials.json automatically.
To re-auth from scratch, run scripts/auth.py again.
API Base URL
https://api.prod.whoop.com/developer/v2
All requests: Authorization: Bearer <access_token>
See references/api.md for endpoint details, scopes, and response shapes. For the full official API documentation (including error codes and rate limits), see https://developer.whoop.com/api.
Fetching Data (scripts/fetch.py)
General-purpose API fetcher. Used internally by other scripts.
# Latest recovery
python3 scripts/fetch.py /recovery --limit 1
# Last 30 days of sleep
python3 scripts/fetch.py /activity/sleep --limit 30
# Workouts last 7 days
python3 scripts/fetch.py /activity/workout --limit 7
# Date-range fetch
python3 scripts/fetch.py /recovery --start 2026-02-01 --end 2026-02-28
# User profile
python3 scripts/fetch.py /user/profile/basicOutput is JSON to stdout.
Charting (scripts/chart.py)
Generates self-contained HTML charts using Chart.js (CDN). Dark theme with stat cards showing avg/min/max + trend arrow. Opens in browser automatically.
Chart Types
| Chart | Description |
|---|---|
recovery | Bar chart color-coded green/yellow/red by recovery score |
sleep | Stacked bar: REM / Deep / Light / Awake per night |
hrv | Line chart with 7-day rolling average overlay |
strain | Bar chart with calories as secondary line axis |
dashboard | 2×2 grid of all four charts |
Usage
# Recovery chart (30 days)
python3 scripts/chart.py --chart recovery --days 30
# Full dashboard
python3 scripts/chart.py --chart dashboard --days 30 --output ~/whoop-dashboard.html
# HRV trend (90 days), don't auto-open
python3 scripts/chart.py --chart hrv --days 90 --no-open
# Sleep breakdown
python3 scripts/chart.py --chart sleep --days 14
# Strain + calories
python3 scripts/chart.py --chart strain --days 21Flags
| Flag | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
--chart | (required) | Chart type: recovery, sleep, hrv, strain, dashboard |
--days | 30 | Days of history to fetch |
--output | /tmp/whoop-<chart>.html | Output file path |
--no-open | false | Don't auto-open in browser |
Chart Delivery (always do both)
After running chart.py, the script prints the output file path to stdout. Always:
- Attach the HTML file to the Telegram message — so remote users get it instantly
- Auto-open in browser (default, unless
--no-open) — so local users get it immediately
This means both local and remote users are covered without any configuration. The file is self-contained, static, and safe to share — no credentials or API calls embedded.
Experiment Tracking (scripts/experiment.py)
Define, monitor, and evaluate personal health experiments. Data stored in ~/.config/whoop-skill/experiments.json.
Supported Metrics
hrv, recovery, sleep_performance, rhr, strain
Commands
Plan a new experiment
python3 scripts/experiment.py plan \
--name "No alcohol for 30 days" \
--hypothesis "HRV will increase 10%+ from baseline" \
--start 2026-03-01 \
--end 2026-03-31 \
--metrics hrv,recovery,sleep_performanceBaseline is auto-captured from the 14 days before --start. Override manually:
python3 scripts/experiment.py plan \
--name "Cold plunge experiment" \
--hypothesis "RHR will drop 3+ bpm" \
--start 2026-03-10 --end 2026-04-10 \
--metrics hrv,rhr \
--baseline-hrv 45.0 \
--baseline-rhr 58Plan with post-workout segmentation
Use --segment-workouts when your hypothesis is specifically about recovery *after training sessions* rather than overall daily averages. The tracker will fetch your workout history, identify qualifying sessions, and measure recovery metrics only in the 24–48h window after each workout.
python3 scripts/experiment.py plan \
--name "My supplement experiment" \
--hypothesis "Post-strength recovery improves 10%+ vs baseline" \
--start YYYY-MM-DD --end YYYY-MM-DD \
--metrics hrv,recovery,rhr \
--segment-workouts \
--min-strain 5Flags:
--segment-workouts— enables post-workout segmentation mode--min-strain <float>— minimum workout strain to qualify (default: 5.0). Filters out light activity like walking or yoga.--days-after <range>— recovery window to measure, e.g.1-2(days 1 and 2 after workout) or1(next day only). Default:1-2
When segmentation is on, status and report show two views: overall rolling averages (all days) and post-workout recovery (only the days after qualifying workouts). The verdict is evaluated against the post-workout view.
The post-workout baseline is also segmented — auto-captured from qualifying workouts in the 14 days before --start — so the comparison is apples-to-apples.
Add segmentation to an existing experiment
python3 scripts/experiment.py add-segmentation \
--id <id> \
--min-strain 5 \
--days-after 1-2Patches a previously created experiment to add post-workout segmentation and recomputes the post-workout baseline from the original baseline window.
List experiments
python3 scripts/experiment.py listCheck status (mid-experiment)
python3 scripts/experiment.py status --id <id>Shows current averages vs baseline with % change and trend arrows. If segmentation is enabled, shows both overall and post-workout views with a per-workout breakdown.
Final report
python3 scripts/experiment.py report --id <id>Full before/after comparison, verdict (met / partially met / not met / inconclusive), plain-language summary. Verdict is evaluated on post-workout data when segmentation is on.
Obsidian Logging (scripts/log_to_obsidian.py) *(optional)*
This feature is entirely optional. If you don't use Obsidian, skip this section — the rest of the skill works without it. To enable it, setvault_pathin~/.config/whoop-skill/config.jsonto your Obsidian vault directory. The script will not run if no vault is configured.
Note:gitis declared as a dependency because the script calls git commands, but it is only ever invoked if your Obsidian vault is a git repository. If the vault directory has no.gitfolder, the script detects this, writes the daily note, and skips all git commands — no errors, no git required in practice.
Appends today's WHOOP stats to the Obsidian daily note at: <vault_path>/Daily Notes/YYYY-MM-DD.md (configured via vault_path in ~/.config/whoop-skill/config.json)
After writing, commits and pushes the vault (git add -A && git commit && git push).
Usage
# Log today
python3 scripts/log_to_obsidian.py
# Backfill a specific date
python3 scripts/log_to_obsidian.py --date 2026-03-01
# Preview without writing
python3 scripts/log_to_obsidian.py --dry-runOutput format in daily note
## 🏋️ WHOOP
| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Recovery | 82% 💚 |
| HRV | 54ms |
| Resting HR | 58 bpm |
| Sleep Performance | 91% |
| Sleep Duration | 7h 42m |
| Day Strain | 8.4 |
_Logged by Assistant at 7:15 AM ET_- Creates the daily note if it doesn't exist
- Skips silently if the WHOOP section already exists
- Idempotent — safe to run multiple times
Morning Brief Integration
Add the following snippet to HEARTBEAT.md to include WHOOP recovery + HRV in morning briefs.
## 🏋️ WHOOP Morning Check
Run on heartbeats between 06:00–10:00 ET:
1. Run: `python3 scripts/fetch.py /recovery --limit 1`
2. Extract `records[0].score.recovery_score` and `records[0].score.hrv_rmssd_milli`
3. Include in morning message:
> 🏋️ **WHOOP** — Recovery: {score}% {emoji} | HRV: {hrv}ms
>
> _(Green 💚 = push hard. Yellow 💛 = moderate. Red 🔴 = rest day.)_
4. If recovery < 34 (red), mention it proactively even if the user hasn't asked.
5. If Obsidian logging is configured, also run: `python3 scripts/log_to_obsidian.py`Copy-paste ready HEARTBEAT.md snippet:
### WHOOP (run once, 06:00–10:00 ET)
- Fetch recovery: `python3 scripts/fetch.py /recovery --limit 1`
- Parse recovery_score + hrv_rmssd_milli from records[0].score
- Report: "🏋️ Recovery: {score}% | HRV: {hrv}ms" (add 💚/💛/🔴 based on score ≥67 / ≥34 / <34)
- If red recovery, mention proactively
- Log to Obsidian (if configured): `python3 scripts/log_to_obsidian.py`Health Interpretation
See references/health_analysis.md for a science-backed guide covering:
- HRV (RMSSD) ranges by age, what trends mean, red flags
- Resting heart rate interpretation by fitness level
- Sleep stage breakdown (deep/REM/light targets, deficit consequences)
- Recovery score zones (green/yellow/red) and recommended actions
- Strain scale and how to match strain to recovery
- SpO2 and skin temperature context
- Overtraining pattern recognition
- When to see a doctor
References
references/api.md— Full WHOOP API endpoint referencereferences/health_analysis.md— Health metric interpretation guide- WHOOP Developer Dashboard: https://developer-dashboard.whoop.com
- WHOOP API docs: https://developer.whoop.com/api