A powerful Linux-based automation skill for managing NordVPN connections, server locations, and security settings via the command line.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install nordvpn
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 nordvpn using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is NordVPN CLI?
This skill provides a robust interface for the NordVPN Linux CLI, enabling developers and automated agents to control VPN states programmatically. It allows for seamless switching between countries, cities, and specialty groups like P2P, while also managing essential security features like the killswitch and threat protection. By leveraging this Openclaw Skills integration, users can ensure their Linux environments are properly routed through secure tunnels during sensitive automated tasks or data collection workflows.
NordVPN CLI Use Cases
- Automated region-shifting for web scraping or geo-testing tasks.
- Ensuring a secure, encrypted tunnel is active before starting sensitive DevOps deployments.
- Programmatic management of VPN allowlists to bypass the tunnel for specific local subnets or ports.
- Toggling the VPN killswitch or changing protocols via automated scripts.
How NordVPN CLI Works
- The skill checks the current connection status using the status command to verify existing tunnels and IP details.
- If a specific location is requested, it validates the target against available countries, cities, or groups.
- It executes the connection command, handling disconnects from previous servers if necessary to ensure an idempotent state.
- After the action, it re-verifies the connection status to confirm the new IP and security settings are active.
- It provides structured feedback if authentication is required or if the daemon is unreachable.
NordVPN CLI Setup
Prerequisites
Ensure the NordVPN daemon is running on your Linux distribution.
Installation
# Install via Snap (Ubuntu)
sudo snap install nordvpn
# Or verify existing installation
nordvpn --version
# Authenticate (Required once)
nordvpn login
NordVPN CLI Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with the NordVPN CLI output. While the CLI provides human-readable text, the skill parses it into the following conceptual schema:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Current connection state | Connected / Disconnected |
| Server | Specific server identifier | Sweden #123 |
| Location | Country and City | Sweden, Stockholm |
| IP | Public VPN IP address | 185.x.x.x |
| Settings | Configured CLI flags | killswitch: on, protocol: nordlynx |
NordVPN CLI Advanced Features
- Automated server group selection for specialized traffic needs such as P2P servers.
- Granular allowlist management for ports and subnets to maintain local network accessibility while the VPN is active.
- Intelligent fallback logic that suggests valid locations if a specific city or country is unavailable.
- Protocol switching to optimize for speed or compatibility within automated pipelines using Openclaw Skills.
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