VPN

What This Skill Does

The VPN skill for OpenClaw provides a robust framework for managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Virtual Private Network connections. Unlike simple toggles, this skill guides users through the technical nuances of tunnel configuration, DNS leak prevention, and protocol selection. It serves as an expert interface for privacy-conscious users who need to maintain connectivity while ensuring their traffic routing is both secure and intentional.

Installation

To integrate this skill into your OpenClaw environment, execute the following command in your terminal:

clawhub install openclaw/skills/skills/ivangdavila/vpn

Ensure that you have administrative privileges if the skill requires modifications to system-level network interfaces or DNS configurations.

Use Cases

• Securing remote connections on public Wi-Fi networks by forcing traffic through an encrypted tunnel.
• Troubleshooting "Connected but no internet" errors by identifying and resolving DNS leaks or routing conflicts.
• Configuring split tunneling to allow local network devices like printers and media servers to function while keeping sensitive traffic encrypted.
• Analyzing connection stability issues by testing protocol fallback (UDP to TCP) and adjusting keepalive intervals.

Example Prompts

1. "OpenClaw, please run a diagnostic on my current VPN connection to check for potential DNS leaks and verify if my kill switch is engaging correctly."
2. "I need to configure my split tunneling settings so that my banking app bypasses the VPN tunnel while everything else remains secure."
3. "My VPN connects successfully but I have no internet access; guide me through troubleshooting the DNS and routing configuration."

Tips & Limitations

Privacy is not a set-it-and-forget-it state. Remember that a VPN shifts trust from your ISP to the VPN provider; "no logs" claims are marketing, not technical guarantees. Always run leak tests post-configuration to ensure your DNS queries are not bypassing the tunnel. If you use a kill switch, understand that it will stop all traffic upon a drop; test this by forcing a disconnect. Avoid legacy protocols like PPTP as they are insecure. For mobile users, WireGuard is recommended for battery efficiency, though it may be easier for restrictive firewalls to block compared to OpenVPN on port 443. Finally, do not host your own VPN if your goal is privacy or geo-unblocking, as your exit IP will remain your home residential address.