A comprehensive toolkit for AI agents to configure, secure, and troubleshoot VPN connections across multiple operating systems.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install 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 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 VPN Skill?
This Openclaw Skills extension empowers your AI coding agent to handle complex VPN architectures across Linux, macOS, and Windows. It moves beyond simple connectivity by addressing critical security layers like DNS leak prevention and kill switch implementation. By leveraging this skill, developers can automate the deployment of robust tunnels while avoiding common pitfalls like broken protocols or unverified marketing claims.
The skill provides the technical framework to ensure privacy and stability in professional environments. It focuses on modern protocols like WireGuard and OpenVPN to deliver high-performance, encrypted networking. Whether you are managing remote access for a distributed team or securing local development environments, these Openclaw Skills ensure your traffic remains protected from ISP snooping and accidental exposure.
VPN Skill Use Cases
- Automating VPN setup on remote Linux servers for secure administration.
- Troubleshooting 'Connected but no internet' issues caused by DNS misconfigurations.
- Implementing kill switches to prevent IP leaks during temporary tunnel drops.
- Configuring split tunneling to allow local network access while maintaining encrypted web traffic.
- Migrating legacy systems from insecure protocols like PPTP to efficient WireGuard tunnels.
How VPN Skill Works
- The agent analyzes the target operating system to determine compatible VPN clients and protocol support.
- It identifies the required privacy level and configures protocol settings, prioritizing WireGuard for performance.
- The system verifies connection integrity by performing DNS leak tests and confirming traffic routing.
- It monitors connection stability and applies kill switch rules to block unencrypted traffic if the tunnel fails.
- The skill adjusts routing parameters such as split tunneling for specific applications like banking or local printing.
VPN Skill Setup
Installation requires the Openclaw Skills environment and native VPN binaries. Ensure your system has the necessary tools installed before initialization.
# Install WireGuard on Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt update && sudo apt install wireguard
# Initialize the VPN skill within your agent environment
openclaw install vpn
VPN Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The VPN skill organizes configuration metadata and session logs to ensure persistent and secure connectivity.
| Field | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| protocol | Selected VPN protocol (WireGuard, OpenVPN, etc.) | String |
| kill_switch | Status of the traffic block mechanism | Boolean |
| dns_servers | Array of secure DNS endpoints used within the tunnel | Array |
| split_tunnel_rules | List of applications or IPs excluded from the VPN | Object |
| connection_status | Current state of the tunnel (active, inactive, error) | String |
VPN Skill Advanced Features
- Automated DNS leak detection and remediation during session initialization.
- Dynamic protocol switching between UDP and TCP to bypass restrictive network firewalls.
- Advanced split tunneling logic to exclude VPN-sensitive applications like banking apps.
- Power-efficient WireGuard configuration optimized for mobile and battery-dependent environments.
- Cross-platform support for Linux, Darwin (macOS), and Win32 systems using Openclaw Skills.
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