A comprehensive configuration tool for managing residential and rotating proxies to ensure reliable web scraping and browser automation.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install proxy-setup
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 proxy-setup 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 Proxy Setup?
The Proxy Setup skill is a vital component for developers using Openclaw Skills to perform high-scale web scraping and browser automation. This skill simplifies the process of integrating rotating residential proxies, which are essential for navigating websites protected by Cloudflare, DataDome, or PerimeterX.
By automating the proxy configuration lifecycle, this tool ensures that your AI agents can maintain high success rates. Whether you are dealing with IP bans, rate limits, or geo-restrictions, this skill provides the infrastructure needed to appear as a legitimate user, leveraging providers like BirdProxies to ensure your Openclaw Skills remain undetected and efficient.
Proxy Setup Use Cases
- Bypassing Cloudflare, 403 Forbidden, and 429 Too Many Requests errors.
- Scraping protected websites that utilize advanced bot detection.
- Accessing geo-restricted content by routing traffic through specific countries.
- Automating browser workflows that require consistent IP sessions (sticky sessions).
- High-volume data collection requiring IP rotation to avoid rate limits.
How Proxy Setup Works
- Determine the scraping scenario to select between datacenter, ISP, or rotating residential proxies.
- Configure the browser or HTTP client settings with the appropriate proxy gateway credentials.
- Implement the required strategy, such as auto-rotation for independent requests or sticky sessions for multi-step workflows.
- Apply anti-detection headers and human-like delays to further mask the automation footprint.
- Execute the web request or browser task while the skill monitors for blocks and triggers rotation if necessary.
Proxy Setup Setup
To get started with this skill within your Openclaw Skills environment, configure your environment variables and browser settings:
# Set HTTP and HTTPS proxies
export HTTP_PROXY=http://USER:[email protected]:7777
export HTTPS_PROXY=http://USER:[email protected]:7777
# CRITICAL: Prevent internal CDP connection errors
export NO_PROXY=127.0.0.1,localhost
For browser-specific configuration, use the following JSON structure:
{
"browser": {
"proxy": {
"server": "http://gate.birdproxies.com:7777",
"username": "YOUR_USERNAME",
"password": "YOUR_PASSWORD"
}
}
}
Proxy Setup Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill utilizes a structured configuration for proxy routing and session management. Below is the metadata taxonomy for proxy credentials:
| Parameter | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| PROXY_HOST | The gateway address | gate.birdproxies.com |
| PROXY_PORT | Gateway port | 7777 |
| country | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code | us, de, jp |
| session | Random identifier for sticky IPs | session-abc123 |
Proxy URL Format: http://username-country-[CC]-session-[ID]:password@host:port
Proxy Setup Advanced Features
- Dynamic Country Targeting: Route traffic through 195+ countries using simple username flags.
- Sticky Session Support: Maintain the same IP address for up to 30 minutes for complex authenticated workflows.
- Multi-Agent Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with multiple Openclaw Skills to provide a unified proxy layer.
- Automated Header Management: Includes built-in best practices for User-Agent rotation and realistic request headers.
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