JOSM Strava Heatmap

A browser extension that simplifies getting the TMS imagery url for using the Strava Heatmap in JOSM
What is JOSM Strava Heatmap?
JOSM Strava Heatmap is a browser extension that aids in using the Strava Global Heatmap in mapping applications such as JOSM or iD by generating the necessary URL with the required parameters. It eliminates the need for manual process of getting these parameters from Strava's site, making the process more efficient and less tedious.

Extension stats

By: ezekielf
Users: 2,000+
Rating: 4.75 (8)
Version: 5 (Last updated: 2024-01-25)
Creation date: 2021-04-23
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • cookies
  • *://*.strava.com/*
  • clipboardWrite
Size: 163.84K

Other platforms

JOSM Strava Heatmap (v5)
5.00 (9) 420
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Extension summary

This browser extension makes it easy to use the Strava Global Heatmap in JOSM, iD, and other mapping applications that support TMS imagery.

Accessing this imagery externally requires a set of key parameters that you obtain by signing into the Strava website, copying the values from several cookies, and then assembling into a query string at the end of the url. The keys expire after a week or so at which point you must repeat the process. This extension builds the url for you which makes this weekly process a bit less annoying.

Instructions

  1. Visit strava.com/heatmap and log in – sign up for a free account if you don't have one
  2. Optional - Select the heatmap color and activity type you want to use
  3. Click the button pictured below to get the TMS imagery url prepopulated with the required Key-Pair-Id, Policy, and Signature parameters
  4. Open the heatmap in your editor
    • Click the appropriate button to open the heatmap in either JOSM or iD. For JOSM, Remote control must be enabled
    • Alternatively you can copy the url (with or without the tms: prefix) and paste it into a custom imagery layer in you editor
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User reviews

by Laurent Dudok de Wit, 2024-06-08

This worked great when it worked but I think Strava updated something that broke the extension.

Excellent tool for accessing Strava data within openstreetmap (iD and JOSM)
by Andrew Styan, 2024-03-31
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Extension safety

Risk impact

JOSM Strava Heatmap requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

JOSM Strava Heatmap has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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