A specialized skill for controlling Clash VPN proxy services to enable access to restricted websites and global resources.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install clash-vpn
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install clash-vpn using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Clash VPN Management?
The Clash VPN management skill is designed to streamline the lifecycle of proxy services within an automated environment. It allows developers to handle complex network routing by providing a structured way to manage the Clash binary, update configuration files, and monitor service health. By using this tool within Openclaw Skills, you can ensure that your AI agent maintains stable connectivity to blocked platforms like Google Play or international APIs.
This skill acts as a bridge between high-level agent requests and system-level proxy configurations. It ensures that any changes to the network layer are validated and backed up, reducing the risk of connectivity loss during critical development tasks.
Clash VPN Management Use Cases
- Setting up and configuring VPN proxies for automated workflows.
- Updating proxy node configurations dynamically when existing nodes fail.
- Monitoring and testing proxy connectivity to ensure uptime.
- Accessing geo-restricted resources or documentation during coding sessions.
- Troubleshooting network issues via integrated logging and status checks.
How Clash VPN Management Works
- The agent receives a command to either modify configuration or change the service state.
- For configuration updates, the skill accepts YAML input, creates a timestamped backup of the existing file, and writes the new settings to the config path.
- The skill runs a validation check using the Clash binary to ensure the new configuration is syntactically correct.
- It executes the management script to start, stop, or restart the Clash process as needed.
- Finally, it performs a connectivity test against external targets to verify that the proxy is successfully routing traffic.
Clash VPN Management Setup
To get started with this skill within Openclaw Skills, ensure the Clash binary is available at /usr/local/bin/clash.
# Check the current status of the VPN
scripts/clash-vpn.sh status
# Start the service if it is stopped
scripts/clash-vpn.sh start
# Test if the proxy is working correctly
scripts/clash-vpn.sh test
Clash VPN Management Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages specific files and directories to ensure persistence and reliability of the proxy service:
| Data Type | Path | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | /root/.config/clash/config.yaml |
The active proxy and routing rules. |
| Backups | /root/.config/clash/config.yaml.bak.* |
Historical configuration snapshots created before updates. |
| Logs | /var/log/clash.log |
Operational logs for debugging service errors. |
| Proxy Ports | 7890 (HTTP), 7891 (SOCKS5), 7893 (Mixed) |
Local endpoints for routing traffic. |
Clash VPN Management Advanced Features
- Automatic timestamped backups for every configuration change to prevent data loss.
- Pre-restart configuration validation to ensure the VPN service remains stable.
- Support for piped configuration updates via stdin for seamless script integration.
- Multi-protocol proxy support allowing HTTP and SOCKS5 traffic simultaneously.
- Integrated connectivity testing specifically designed for Openclaw Skills workflows.
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