# Outbound Ip

> Get the current public/outbound IP address of this machine using a reliable shell workflow with multiple fallback endpoints. Use when users ask for outbound IP, public IP, WAN IP, egress IP, or need IP checks before firewall/network allowlisting.

- Skill: `gitstua/outbound-ip` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add gitstua/outbound-ip`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/gitstua/outbound-ip/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Productivity
- License: GPL-3.0-only
- Author: gitstua (https://skillmd.com/u/gitstua)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/gitstua/outbound-ip

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# Outbound IP

Use `scripts/get_outbound_ip.sh` for deterministic public IP lookup with endpoint fallback.

## Workflow

1. Run the helper script:
   - `scripts/get_outbound_ip.sh`
2. Return the resulting IPv4/IPv6 value exactly as printed.

## Notes

- The script tries several HTTPS endpoints and returns the first valid IP.
- Use `--family 4` to force IPv4 and `--family 6` to force IPv6.
- Use `--json` when downstream automation needs structured output.
- If all providers fail, report the error and likely network/DNS restrictions.