ProxMenux is an interactive toolkit for Proxmox VE β a menu-driven CLI plus a web dashboard for post-install, backup/restore and continuous health monitoring of your homelab.
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## π Installation
To install ProxMenux, simply run the following command in your Proxmox server terminal:
```bash
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux/main/install_proxmenux.sh)"
```
> β οΈ Be careful when copying scripts from the internet. Always remember to check the source!
>
> π You can [review the source code](https://github.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux/blob/main/install_proxmenux.sh) before execution.
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> π‘οΈ All executable links follow our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux?tab=coc-ov-file#-2-security--code-responsibility).
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## π How to Use
Once installed, launch **ProxMenux** by running:
```bash
menu
```
Then, follow the on-screen options to manage your Proxmox server efficiently.
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## π₯οΈ ProxMenux Monitor
ProxMenux Monitor is an integrated web dashboard that provides real-time visibility into your Proxmox infrastructure β accessible from any browser on your network, without needing a terminal.
**What it offers:**
- Real-time monitoring of CPU, RAM, disk usage and network traffic
- Overview of running VMs and LXC containers with status indicators
- Login authentication to protect access
- Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with TOTP support
- Reverse proxy support (Nginx / Traefik)
- Designed to work across desktop and mobile devices
**Access:**
Once installed, the dashboard is available at:
```
http://:8008
```
The Monitor is installed automatically as part of the standard ProxMenux installation and runs as a systemd service (`proxmenux-monitor.service`) that starts automatically on boot.
**Useful commands:**
```bash
# Check service status
systemctl status proxmenux-monitor
# View logs
journalctl -u proxmenux-monitor -n 50
# Restart the service
systemctl restart proxmenux-monitor
```
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## π§ͺ Beta Program
Want to try the latest features before the official release and help shape the final version?
The **ProxMenux Beta Program** gives early access to new functionality β including the newest builds of ProxMenux Monitor β directly from the `develop` branch. Beta builds may contain bugs or incomplete features. Your feedback is what helps fix them before the stable release.
**Install the beta version:**
```bash
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://raw.githubusercontent.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux/develop/install_proxmenux_beta.sh)"
```
**What to expect:**
- You'll get new features and Monitor builds before anyone else
- Some things may not work perfectly β that's expected and normal
- When a stable release is published, ProxMenux will notify you on the next `menu` launch and offer to switch automatically
**How to report issues:**
Open a [GitHub Issue](https://github.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux/issues) and include:
- What you did and what you expected to happen
- Any error messages shown on screen
- Logs from the Monitor if relevant:
```bash
journalctl -u proxmenux-monitor -n 50
```
> π Thank you for being part of the beta program. Your help makes ProxMenux better for everyone.
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## π§ Dependencies
The following Debian packages are installed automatically during setup:
| Package | Purpose |
|---|---|
| `dialog` | Interactive terminal menus |
| `curl` | Downloads and connectivity checks |
| `jq` | JSON processing |
| `git` | Repository cloning and updates |
| `python3` + `python3-pip` | ProxMenux Monitor (Flask web dashboard) |
UI translations ship as pre-built JSON files per language (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese). There is no runtime translation dependency.
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## π€ Contributing
ProxMenux is an open, collaborative project β contributions of every shape are very welcome, no matter your background. Every PR, bug report, idea, translation or kind word helps move the project forward.
> π **Before sending code**, please read the [**Contributing Guide**](CONTRIBUTING.md) β it explains **where to coordinate**, the project structure, the UI design policy (the two-phase `dialog` / `whiptail` flow), message helpers and submission conventions.
**Ways to help:**
- π» **Code** β fix a bug, polish a script, add a feature. Read the [Contributing Guide](CONTRIBUTING.md) first, then [open a pull request](https://github.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux/pulls).
- π **Bug reports** β found something broken? [Open an issue](https://github.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux/issues/new) with steps to reproduce, and the Monitor logs if relevant (`journalctl -u proxmenux-monitor -n 50`).
- πΊοΈ **Follow the direction** β see what's being worked on and where the project is heading on the [Roadmap project board](https://github.com/users/MacRimi/projects/1). Coordination happens in [Contributor Coordination](https://github.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux/discussions/categories/contributor-coordination).
- π‘ **Ideas & feedback** β share suggestions in [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux/discussions). Every idea is welcome.
- π **Translations** β the documentation site already supports English and Spanish; help expand it to more languages following the [translation guide](web/CONTRIBUTING-TRANSLATIONS.md) (one page per PR).
- π§ͺ **Beta testing** β run the [beta build](#-beta-program) and let us know what you find.
- β **Spread the word** β a GitHub star or a mention in your homelab community helps others discover the project.
Before contributing, please take a moment to read our [Code of Conduct](https://github.com/MacRimi/ProxMenux?tab=coc-ov-file).
### Contributors
Thanks to everyone who has helped make ProxMenux what it is today.
Made with [contrib.rocks](https://contrib.rocks).
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## β Support the Project
If **ProxMenux** is useful to you, the simplest way to support it is a β on GitHub β it really helps others discover the project.
If you want to go a step further, a coffee on Ko-fi keeps development going:
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## π Project Growth
Stars and forks tracked with Repo Growth.
