Tasker: WireGuard Automation

[Docga1835]

I use MacroDroid (similar to Tasker) to automate my VPNs. I have been able to get it to start and shutdown Rethink correctly. But I need to start and stop the Wireguard based on criteria other than SSID. For instance, I need my VPN to start when I open Thunderbird to write an email and if I open a private tab in my browser. Additionally, having this functionality would allow me to make a quick settings tile that will toggle just the VPN, not start/stop the entire app.

Additionally, one thing I miss from OpenVPN before switching to Wireguard was the ability to randomize the server endpoints in the config file. I know this is not possible with the Wireguard config, but adding this capability to the app would be really nice. Other than that, this is something I would be able to do with MacroDroid/Tasker anyways. Keep in mind, both OpenVPN and Wireguard apps can start/stop a VPN by specifying the name of the VPN in an intent extra from Tasker.

[ignoramous]

Additionally, one thing I miss from OpenVPN before switching to Wireguard was the ability to randomize the server endpoints in the config file

Similar?

• #1683

[holocronweaver]

I am interested in being able to very quickly enable a vpn in Rethink, either:

• via automation (e.g., Tasker, Home Assistant)
• manually via a widget or by surfacing toggles in the Rethink home screen.

Not sure if these could all be tackled in the same issue or should be split up.

[Docga1835]

I very much wish for a quick settings tile for this purpose and/or the ability to send intents from MacroDroid/Tasker to get this accomplished. Previously, it was recommended to split tunnel specific apps, such as my email app, into a specific vpn. However, recently I have learned that my email provider refuses to sync with any of my Wireguard profiles. I can send an email with it on however. So in this case, split tunneling is not an effective solution. Previously I automated my OpenVPN by sending an intent when a specific id was detected on screen (I used the email send button for this) and turned off the VPN when the app was closed.