proxychains

Route network requests through a proxy using proxychains4.

Updated Apr 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Bearflower/stockfiter --skill proxychains-bearflower
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: proxychains
Source: https://github.com/Bearflower/stockfiter/tree/main/skills/vibe-coding-cn-main/i18n/zh/skills/proxychains
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Bearflower/stockfiter --skill proxychains-bearflower

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Proxychains automatically routes network connections through a proxy to bypass blocks and DNS issues by defaulting to a local proxy server.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automatically retry commands with proxychains4 when network errors occur.
  • Route access to common external resources (GitHub, PyPI, npm) through a proxy.
  • Quick setup to point proxies to 127.0.0.1:9910 for seamless workflow.

Quick Start

Enable automatic wrapping of commands with proxychains4 to route traffic through http://127.0.0.1:9910.

Frequently Asked Questions about proxychains

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I route network traffic through a proxy to bypass DNS resolution errors?

Route network traffic through a proxy using proxychains4 to bypass DNS resolution errors and access restrictions. It transparently retries failed commands by directing connections through a local proxy server.

Why does my GitHub or PyPI access fail with timeouts and how can proxychains4 help?

GitHub or PyPI access fails with timeouts due to network blocks. Proxychains4 helps by automatically wrapping and retrying your commands, routing the requests through a configured proxy to bypass restrictions.

What do I need to set up before using proxychains4 to redirect network requests?

Before using proxychains4 to redirect network requests, you need a local proxy running at http://127.0.0.1:9910 and a configured proxychains setup to ensure transparent command wrapping.

Can I automatically retry failed commands with proxychains4 for Docker and npm?

Yes, you can automatically retry failed commands with proxychains4 for Docker and npm. It detects network errors like access restrictions and transparently redirects the command through your local proxy.

Does proxychains4 support routing only specific external resources or all traffic?

Proxychains4 automatically routes network connections through a proxy to bypass blocks and DNS issues. It specifically targets failures accessing common external resources like GitHub, PyPI, and npm.

What are the limitations of using command-wrapping for network proxy automation?

The limitation of using command-wrapping for network proxy automation is its strict dependency on a local proxy at http://127.0.0.1:9910, requiring precise proxychains configuration to function correctly.