Proxmox VE Helper Scripts (community-scripts.org)
Source
- Type: webpage
- Origin: https://community-scripts.org/
- Upstream repo: https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE
- Imported: 2026-06-11
- Images: logo saved locally under
./assets/
Content
community-scripts.org is the browseable catalog for Proxmox VE Helper Scripts — community-maintained automation that creates LXCs, VMs, and host add-ons from the Proxmox shell. The project builds on @tteck's original helper-script work.
Rough scale (from the site homepage): 598 scripts, 26 categories, millions of installs.
Requirements
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Proxmox VE | 8.4, 9.0, 9.1, or 9.2 |
| Host | Proxmox VE (Debian-based) |
| Access | Root shell on the Proxmox node |
| Network | Internet during install |
How to use
- Open community-scripts.org and search for a service.
- Copy the one-line install command from the script page (or use the paths below).
- Paste into the Proxmox node shell (not inside an existing LXC unless the script says so).
- Choose Default (sensible CPU/RAM/disk) or Advanced (full control).
- After install, many LXCs expose an update/settings helper when you open the container shell from Proxmox.
Install command pattern
Replace PATH/TO/script.sh with a path from the tables below (ct/, vm/, tools/pve/, or tools/addon/):
bash
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/PATH/TO/script.sh)"Alternative using curl:
bash
bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/main/PATH/TO/script.sh)"Tip: Prefer copying the exact command from the script's page on community-scripts.org when available — paths and flags can change.
Curated examples
Hand-picked scripts that cover common homelab needs. Full catalog: community-scripts.org/categories.
Reverse proxy & DNS
| Service | Type | Script path | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nginx Proxy Manager | LXC | ct/nginxproxymanager.sh | Web UI for reverse proxies, TLS, hostnames — often what people mean by “proxy manager” on Proxmox |
| AdGuard Home | LXC | ct/adguard.sh | Network-wide DNS filtering / ad blocking |
| Pi-hole | LXC | ct/pihole.sh | DNS sinkhole |
| Traefik | LXC | ct/traefik.sh | Dynamic reverse proxy / ingress |
Nginx Proxy Manager example:
bash
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/nginxproxymanager.sh)"Proxmox host & LXC maintenance
Run these on the Proxmox host (not inside a service LXC).
| Tool | Script path | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Post-PVE install | tools/pve/post-pve-install.sh | Recommended after fresh PVE install — repos, updates, common tweaks |
| Update all LXCs | tools/pve/update-lxcs.sh | Batch-update containers created by helper scripts |
| Host backup | tools/pve/host-backup.sh | Backup helper for the node |
| LXC execute | tools/pve/execute.sh | Run a command across selected LXCs |
| All templates | tools/addon/all-templates.sh | Create base LXC OS templates (Debian, Ubuntu, Alpine, …) |
| Webmin | tools/addon/webmin.sh | Browser-based server admin |
Post-PVE install (good first step on a new node):
bash
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/tools/pve/post-pve-install.sh)"Base OS & containers
| Service | Type | Script path | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Docker (in LXC) | LXC | ct/docker.sh | Docker engine inside an unprivileged LXC |
| Debian template LXC | LXC | ct/debian.sh | Minimal Debian container |
| Ubuntu template LXC | LXC | ct/ubuntu.sh | Minimal Ubuntu container |
Home automation & smart home
| Service | Type | Script path | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Assistant OS | VM | vm/haos-vm.sh | Official HAOS qcow2 VM image |
| Home Assistant (container) | LXC | ct/homeassistant.sh | HA Core in LXC (not full HAOS) |
Media, photos & NVR
| Service | Type | Script path | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immich | LXC | ct/immich.sh | Self-hosted photos/video |
| Jellyfin | LXC | ct/jellyfin.sh | Media server |
| Frigate | LXC | ct/frigate.sh | AI NVR for IP cameras |
Monitoring, automation & AI
| Service | Type | Script path | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uptime Kuma | LXC | ct/uptimekuma.sh | Status / uptime monitoring |
| Grafana | LXC | ct/grafana.sh | Dashboards & visualization |
| n8n | LXC | ct/n8n.sh | Workflow automation |
| Ollama | LXC | ct/ollama.sh | Local LLM inference |
Security & passwords
| Service | Type | Script path | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaultwarden | LXC | ct/vaultwarden.sh | Bitwarden-compatible password vault |
Docker / PaaS add-ons (on host)
| Tool | Script path | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dockge | tools/addon/dockge.sh | Compose stack manager |
| Coolify | tools/addon/coolify.sh | Self-hosted PaaS |
| Komodo | tools/addon/komodo.sh | Build/deploy Docker workloads |
Default vs advanced mode
- Default — Uses script-defined CPU, RAM, and disk defaults; minimal prompts. Most installs finish in a few minutes.
- Advanced — Exposes storage pool, network bridge, resource sizing, and app-specific options before creation.
After install
Many application scripts install a post-install menu inside the LXC (updates, settings, logs). Open the container console from the Proxmox UI and follow the on-screen helper.
Related docs in this repo
- Install ProxMox on a Raspberry Pi — Pi-focused Proxmox installs (PXVirt / Pimox / guides)
- Resize Proxmox root storage
Key Takeaways
- community-scripts.org is the catalog; github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE is the source of truth for script paths.
- One command from the Proxmox host shell creates an LXC or VM — no manual template hunting.
- Nginx Proxy Manager (
ct/nginxproxymanager.sh) is the go-to reverse-proxy UI; pair with post-pve-install on new nodes. - Use Default for quick homelab wins; Advanced when you care about bridge, storage, or sizing.
- Browse categories for the full list — new scripts ship frequently (RSS:
https://community-scripts.org/api/rss).