# ExpressVPN

> Use this tool when you need to automate and manage VPN connections programmatically through natural language, solving problems like secure data transmission and anonymous browsing. It takes natural language inputs and outputs controlled VPN connections, allowing you to switch servers, configure protocols, and toggle advanced protection features. Use ExpressVPN's MCP server in contexts where automated, secure, and private internet access is required, such as data-intensive tasks or sensitive online activities.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/expressvpn  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/expressvpn

## Description

ExpressVPN's MCP server allows AI assistants to manage VPN connections programmatically through natural language. Control connection state, switch between 160+ server locations, configure protocols (Lightway, OpenVPN, WireGuard), toggle Network Lock kill switch, manage split tunneling rules, and control advanced protection features like ad blocking and malware filtering. The server runs locally on your machine and communicates with the ExpressVPN desktop app, enabling automation of VPN operations without manual interaction.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.50
- **Verification tier:** unverified

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** maps-location
- **Updated:** 2026-04-25

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/expressvpn)

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "expressvpn"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/expressvpn` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/expressvpn/pull`

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