How to bypass region lock on AI CLI coding tool when VPNs are blocked?

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I’m currently utilising a free AI coding CLI tool, but it has tight regional constraints in my country that limit access to some features and models available in the US.

Here is what I’ve attempted so far and the challenges I run into:

  1. Free US HTTP/SOCKS Proxies (Terminal Level): - Configured HTTP_PROXY / HTTPS_PROXY in my terminal.

    • Result: Worked well originally — unlocked all US models and full access. However, free proxies are highly unreliable and disappear after a short time.

  2. Commercial VPN (Proton VPN - US Servers):

    • Set up a system-wide / CLI connection through Proton VPN.
    • Result: The CLI tool’s security checks detect the VPN / Datacenter IP range and lock/limit the tool again.

Since typical VPN datacenter IPs are becoming blacklisted and public proxies drop regularly, I’m searching for a more stable, long-term alternative.

Questions: * Has anyone successfully bypassed rigorous IP/VPN detection for CLI tools?

  • Would routing traffic via Cloudflare WARP (or putting up an SSH/SOCKS tunnel using a free-tier cloud instance like Oracle Always Free or GCP) help prevent datacenter IP flags? * Are there lightweight routing tools (e.g., proxychains, gost, or bespoke SOCKS5 bridges) that perform effectively for terminal traffic without having dedicated paying residential proxies?

    Thanks in advance for any suggestions or setup guidance!

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