vpn-rotate-skill
Bypass API rate limits by rotating VPN servers. Works with any OpenVPN-compatible VPN (ProtonVPN, NordVPN, Mullvad, etc.). Automatically rotates to new server every N requests for fresh IPs. Use for high-volume scraping, government APIs, geo-restricted data.
Install via CLI (Recommended)
clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/acastellana/vpn-rotate-skillWhat This Skill Does
The vpn-rotate-skill is a robust networking utility designed for the OpenClaw AI agent to manage and rotate OpenVPN connections dynamically. By automating the process of disconnecting and reconnecting to various server configurations, it enables your AI agent to bypass IP-based rate limits and geo-restrictions seamlessly. The skill supports any OpenVPN-compatible provider, including industry leaders like ProtonVPN, NordVPN, and Mullvad. It allows you to specify rotation intervals (rotate_every) to ensure that every sequence of high-volume requests originates from a fresh IP address, effectively masking the agent's identity and avoiding common anti-bot triggers used by major web APIs.
Installation
To integrate this into your environment, use the OpenClaw hub CLI: clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/acastellana/vpn-rotate-skill. After installation, execute ./scripts/setup.sh to initialize necessary file permissions, directory structures for your .ovpn files, and secure credential handling. Ensure that OpenVPN is installed on your host system, as the skill requires low-level system access to manage virtual network interfaces.
Use Cases
This skill is indispensable for data-heavy operations. Use it for high-volume web scraping where target websites enforce aggressive rate limiting. It is also perfect for accessing geo-restricted data, allowing your agent to appear as though it is browsing from different countries. Researchers, data scientists, and developers can leverage this to maintain reliable uptime when interacting with public APIs that restrict access based on request frequency or IP history.
Example Prompts
- "Scrape the product catalog from this e-commerce site, rotating the VPN every 5 requests to avoid a 429 rate limit error."
- "Monitor regional pricing for this service by cycling through US, UK, and German VPN nodes."
- "Run my lead generation script, ensuring the connection stays fresh by rotating servers every 15 minutes."
Tips & Limitations
For optimal results, match your rotation strategy to the target API’s strictness. Use an aggressive rotation (every 5 requests) for protected sites like LinkedIn or government databases, and a more relaxed cycle for standard public APIs. Note that this skill requires passwordless sudo access for network management; verify your security policies before enabling. Always ensure your .ovpn files are correctly formatted and your credentials are stored securely with chmod 600 permissions.
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Find the right skillPaste this into your clawhub.json to enable this plugin.
{
"plugins": {
"official-acastellana-vpn-rotate-skill": {
"enabled": true,
"auto_update": true
}
}
}Tags(AI)
Flags: network-access, file-write, file-read, code-execution
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