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/install nordvpn
Description
Control NordVPN on Linux via the `nordvpn` CLI (connect/disconnect, choose country/city/group, read status, tweak settings, manage allowlist). Use for automation that needs region routing or temporary VPN tunneling.
Usage Guidance
This skill appears to be an instruction-only controller for the official NordVPN CLI and is internally coherent. Before installing: (1) verify you actually have the nordvpn CLI and daemon installed and that you trust the skill owner (source unknown); (2) be aware the skill will run system commands (may require sudo or group membership) and can change network routing (killswitch/autoconnect/allowlist) — test in a safe environment if concerned; (3) consider the metadata omission (it should list 'nordvpn' as a required binary) and either update metadata or ensure the runtime has the binary; (4) if you do not want the agent to run VPN-changing commands autonomously, restrict the skill to manual invocation or disable autonomous invocation for this agent.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: nordvpn
Version: 1.0.2
The OpenClaw AgentSkills skill bundle for NordVPN is benign. All instructions and example commands in SKILL.md are directly related to the installation, configuration, and control of the NordVPN CLI on Linux. There is no evidence of malicious intent, data exfiltration, persistence mechanisms, or prompt injection attempts designed to subvert the agent or access unrelated sensitive data. The use of `sudo` is for standard package installation, and other commands are legitimate for managing the NordVPN client.
Capability Assessment
Purpose & Capability
The skill's name and description match the SKILL.md: it orchestrates the official 'nordvpn' CLI to connect/disconnect, select locations, change settings, and manage allowlist. One mismatch: registry metadata lists no required binaries, but the instructions clearly depend on the 'nordvpn' CLI (and optionally 'systemctl' or '/snap/bin/nordvpn'). This is likely an omission in metadata rather than malicious behavior.
Instruction Scope
All runtime instructions are limited to local operations for managing NordVPN (nordvpn commands, checking daemon status, groups, systemctl). The skill recommends manual login for interactive/browser flows and does not instruct collecting unrelated files, scanning user files, or sending data to external endpoints other than NordVPN's normal auth flow.
Install Mechanism
There is no install spec (instruction-only), which is low-risk. The document suggests installing via common distro mechanisms (snap or package manager) but does not itself download or execute external code from untrusted URLs.
Credentials
The skill declares no required environment variables or credentials and the instructions do not attempt to read secret env vars. It does rely on the user having a NordVPN account and a logged-in CLI session, which is proportional to the purpose.
Persistence & Privilege
The skill is not always-enabled and is user-invocable; autonomous invocation is allowed (platform default). Note: many nordvpn operations can require elevated privileges or membership in a system group; if the agent is allowed to run autonomously it may attempt commands that need sudo or affect network routing (killswitch, autoconnect, allowlist). This is expected for a VPN control skill but is a potential operational risk you should consider.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install nordvpn - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/nordvpn - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.2
- Documentation updated to clarify that on some systems, the full path (/snap/bin/nordvpn) may be required to run the CLI when installed via snap.
- No changes to code or implementation; this is a documentation-only update.
v1.0.1
- Minor update: homepage URL in metadata changed from markdown link format to plain URL.
- No changes to code or functionality.
- Documentation content remains the same, with slight metadata formatting fix.
v1.0.0
Initial skill release: Control NordVPN via the Linux CLI for automation and workflows.
- Connect/disconnect VPN, select location (country/city/group), and verify connection status.
- Support for basic settings adjustments (autoconnect, killswitch, protocol, etc.).
- Manage allowlist for bypassing VPN by port or subnet.
- Structured error handling for login, daemon/service issues, and invalid locations.
- Recommended CLI orchestration patterns and practical automation recipes provided.
Metadata
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NordVPN?
Control NordVPN on Linux via the `nordvpn` CLI (connect/disconnect, choose country/city/group, read status, tweak settings, manage allowlist). Use for automation that needs region routing or temporary VPN tunneling. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 2257 downloads so far.
How do I install NordVPN?
Run "/install nordvpn" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is NordVPN free?
Yes, NordVPN is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does NordVPN support?
NordVPN is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (cross-platform).
Who created NordVPN?
It is built and maintained by maciekish (@maciekish); the current version is v1.0.2.
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