A bridge that transforms subscription-based CLI and OAuth accounts into a unified, OpenAI-compatible API layer for seamless integration with AI agents.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install cliproxy-openclaw
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 cliproxy-openclaw 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 CLIProxy + OpenClaw?
The CLIProxy + OpenClaw integration provides a robust solution for developers who want to leverage their existing CLI-based AI subscriptions—such as Claude Code, Gemini, or Qwen—through a standardized API. By deploying CLIProxyAPI, users can centralize multiple OAuth-backed providers into a single management dashboard, allowing for multi-account routing and secure credential handling. This skill is essential for users of Openclaw Skills who need to bypass traditional API limitations by using their native CLI-bound accounts in a production-ready agent environment.
CLIProxy + OpenClaw Use Cases
- Consolidating multiple AI subscriptions into a single OpenAI-compatible base URL.
- Safely exposing a management dashboard on a VPS or local machine for account orchestration.
- Connecting OAuth-based CLI tools like Claude Code or iFlow to external agentic frameworks.
- Generating reusable API keys for legacy tools that do not natively support modern AI providers.
How CLIProxy + OpenClaw Works
- Environment Analysis: The skill inspects the host OS, runtime availability, and existing reverse proxy configurations (Nginx, Caddy, or Docker).
- Service Deployment: CLIProxyAPI is installed, preferably as a systemd service, ensuring persistent background operation.
- Secure Exposure: Access is configured via a reverse proxy to ensure management surfaces are only reachable through intended ports.
- Provider Onboarding: Users are guided through the dashboard to authenticate OAuth providers and confirm model availability.
- Integration Mapping: The skill captures the generated base URL and API keys to map them directly into the target client configuration.
- Smoke Testing: A final validation step verifies that model list requests and completions are functioning correctly through Openclaw Skills.
CLIProxy + OpenClaw Setup
Prerequisites
- Linux or Darwin (macOS) environment.
- Access to OAuth-backed CLI accounts (Claude, Gemini, etc.).
Quick Start
# Standard installation via OpenClaw environment
openclaw install cliproxy-openclaw
# Verify the service status
systemctl status cliproxy-api
CLIProxy + OpenClaw Data Schema & Taxonomy
CLIProxy organizes its operational data and provider metadata through a structured taxonomy to ensure high availability for Openclaw Skills:
| Component | Description | Persistence |
|---|---|---|
| Provider Config | OAuth credentials and session cookies for Claude, Gemini, etc. | Encrypted Store |
| API Keys | Custom tokens generated for client authentication. | Internal DB |
| Endpoints | Standardized OpenAI-compatible routes (/v1/chat/completions). | Dynamic |
| Logs | Transactional history for smoke tests and troubleshooting. | Systemd/Journald |
CLIProxy + OpenClaw Advanced Features
- Multi-account routing to balance load across different AI subscriptions.
- Secure reverse proxy integration with automated port management.
- Systemd service integration for automatic recovery and high uptime.
- Specialized header handling for complex OAuth provider requirements within Openclaw Skills.
- Centralized dashboard for real-time model monitoring and token usage tracking.
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