About oxylabs-proxies
oxylabs-proxies is a skill for configuring and using Oxylabs proxies, aimed at users who need proxy access, geographic targeting, or IP session control. It covers endpoints, authentication, and parameters across several proxy types.
Key features
- 01Residential, mobile, datacenter, and ISP proxy setup
- 02Targeting by country, city, and postal code
- 03Keeping or binding IPs through session parameters
- 04Selecting rotating or static IPs by port
Use cases
- 01Choosing a proxy type for a request
- 02Targeting residential traffic to a country or city
- 03Reusing the same IP across requests
Install
Copy the command and run it in a terminal.
npx skills add https:/ / github.com/ oxylabs/ agent-skills --skill oxylabs-proxiesAfter installing, type/oxylabs-proxiesin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.
Bundled files
References and scripts installed along with SKILL.md.
dedicated-datacenter.mddedicated-isp.mdexamples.mdproxy-types.mdDetails
From the project READMEOxylabs Proxies
Proxy Types Overview
| Type | Host | Port | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | pr.oxylabs.io | 7777 | High anonymity, geo-targeting |
| Mobile | pr.oxylabs.io | 7777 | Mobile-specific content, highest trust |
| Datacenter (shared) | dc.oxylabs.io | 8000 rotation / 8001+ assigned/static | Speed, high volume |
| ISP (shared) | isp.oxylabs.io | 8000 rotation / 8001+ assigned/static | Speed + anonymity balance |
| Dedicated Datacenter | ddc.oxylabs.io | 8000 rotation / 8001+ assigned/static | Owned IPs, port-based access |
| Dedicated ISP | disp.oxylabs.io | 8000 rotation / 8001+ assigned/static | Owned ISP IPs, ASN locked |
Residential/Mobile use pr.oxylabs.io:7777 with username session parameters. Datacenter/ISP and Dedicated self-service products use proxy-list ports starting at 8001 for assigned/static IPs and 8000 for automatic rotation.
Environment Variables
Use credentials for the specific proxy product family:
| Product family | Variables | Username prefix |
|---|---|---|
| Residential, Mobile | OXY_RES_USERNAME, OXY_RES_PASSWORD | customer- |
| Datacenter, ISP, Dedicated Datacenter, Dedicated ISP | OXY_DC_USERNAME, OXY_DC_PASSWORD | user- for self-service/shared |
Authentication Format
customer-USERNAME:PASSWORD # Residential, Mobile
user-USERNAME:PASSWORD # Shared Datacenter, Shared ISP
Dedicated proxy auth (Self-Service vs Enterprise) is in dedicated-datacenter.md and dedicated-isp.md.
Use separate credentials for Residential/Mobile (OXY_RES_USERNAME, OXY_RES_PASSWORD) and Datacenter/ISP (OXY_DC_USERNAME, OXY_DC_PASSWORD).
With parameters:
customer-USERNAME-cc-US-city-new_york-sessid-abc123:PASSWORD
Quick Start
Residential/Mobile proxy:
curl -x "pr.oxylabs.io:7777" \
-U "customer-$OXY_RES_USERNAME:$OXY_RES_PASSWORD" \
"https://ip.oxylabs.io/location"
Datacenter proxy:
curl -x "dc.oxylabs.io:8000" \
-U "user-$OXY_DC_USERNAME:$OXY_DC_PASSWORD" \
"https://ip.oxylabs.io/location"
ISP proxy:
curl -x "isp.oxylabs.io:8001" \
-U "user-$OXY_DC_USERNAME:$OXY_DC_PASSWORD" \
"https://ip.oxylabs.io/location"
For Datacenter, ISP, Dedicated Datacenter, and Dedicated ISP proxies, use dashboard proxy-list ports starting at 8001 for assigned/static IPs; the first listed IP uses 8001. Switch to port 8000 only when the task calls for automatic rotation.
Geo-Targeting Parameters
For Residential/Mobile, append username parameters with hyphens unless noted:
| Parameter | Format | Example |
|---|---|---|
cc | ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 | -cc-US, -cc-DE, -cc-GB |
city | English, underscores for spaces | -city-new_york, -city-los_angeles |
st | US states with us_ prefix | -st-us_california, -st-us_texas |
postalcode | 5-digit US ZIP, pair with cc-US | -cc-US-postalcode-90210 |
ASN | Residential/Mobile carrier ASN | -ASN-21928 |
X-Oxylabs-Geolocation | Proxy header lat:lon;radius_miles | 49.9235:-97.0811;10 |
ZIP targeting is US-only. Coordinate radius cannot be lower than 10 miles. If both country and ASN are used, country applies.
Example with geo-targeting:
curl -x "pr.oxylabs.io:7777" \
-U "customer-$OXY_RES_USERNAME-cc-US-city-new_york:$OXY_RES_PASSWORD" \
"https://ip.oxylabs.io/location"
For Shared Datacenter/ISP country rotation, use -country-US with user- credentials on the rotation port.
Session Control
| Parameter | Description | Notes |
|---|---|---|
sessid | Keep the same IP across requests | Standard session is 10 minutes or up to 60s of inactivity |
sessid_oneip | Bind the session to one exact exit node | Returns 502 if that IP becomes unavailable |
sesstime | Set session duration in minutes with sessid or sessid_oneip | Residential backconnect supports up to 1440 minutes; some entry modes cap lower |
Sticky session example:
curl -x "pr.oxylabs.io:7777" \
-U "customer-$OXY_RES_USERNAME-cc-US-sessid-mysession123:$OXY_RES_PASSWORD" \
"https://example.com"
Timed session (5 minutes):
curl -x "pr.oxylabs.io:7777" \
-U "customer-$OXY_RES_USERNAME-sessid-abc123-sesstime-5:$OXY_RES_PASSWORD" \
"https://example.com"
Choosing the Right Proxy Type
| Need | Recommended |
|---|---|
| Highest anonymity | Residential |
| Mobile app content | Mobile |
| Speed & volume | Datacenter |
| Speed + anonymity | ISP |
| Owned dedicated IPs | Dedicated Datacenter or Dedicated ISP |
| Geo-restricted content | Residential/Mobile with cc/city/postalcode, or DC/ISP by country/assigned port where suitable |
Default Behavior
- Without parameters: random IP for each request
- Residential/Mobile share the same endpoint but different IP pools
- Sessions auto-expire and get new IPs
Additional Resources
- Shared proxy details (Residential, Mobile, Datacenter, ISP): proxy-types.md
- Dedicated Datacenter (Self-Service + Enterprise): dedicated-datacenter.md
- Dedicated ISP (Self-Service + Enterprise): dedicated-isp.md
- Code examples (all languages): examples.md