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This guide covers the most popular applications you can deploy using Proxmox VE Helper Scripts. Each application is available as a pre-configured LXC container or VM.

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Media Servers

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Plex Media Server

Plex is a powerful media server that organizes your videos, music, and photos for easy streaming.
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Run the Plex Script

bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/plex.sh)"
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Configure Resources

Default resources:
  • CPU: 2 cores
  • RAM: 2048 MB
  • Disk: 8 GB
  • OS: Ubuntu 24.04
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Access Plex

After installation completes, access Plex at:
http://<container-ip>:32400/web
Plex supports GPU hardware acceleration. The script automatically enables GPU passthrough if available.

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Jellyfin

Jellyfin is a free and open-source media server alternative to Plex.
1

Run the Jellyfin Script

bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/jellyfin.sh)"
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Configure Resources

Default resources:
  • CPU: 2 cores
  • RAM: 2048 MB
  • Disk: 16 GB
  • OS: Ubuntu 24.04
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Access Jellyfin

Access Jellyfin at:
http://<container-ip>:8096
Jellyfin includes Intel GPU dependencies for hardware transcoding on supported hardware.

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Network & DNS

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Pi-hole

Pi-hole is a network-wide ad blocker that acts as a DNS sinkhole.
1

Run the Pi-hole Script

bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/pihole.sh)"
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Configure Resources

Default resources:
  • CPU: 1 core
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Disk: 2 GB
  • OS: Debian 13
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Access Pi-hole Admin

Access the web interface at:
http://<container-ip>/admin
After installation, configure your router or devices to use Pi-hole as their DNS server.

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AdGuard Home

AdGuard Home is a network-wide software for blocking ads & tracking. 
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/adguard.sh)"
Default Resources:
  • CPU: 1 core
  • RAM: 512 MB
  • Disk: 2 GB

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Nginx Proxy Manager

Easily manage reverse proxies with SSL certificates. 
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/nginxproxymanager.sh)"

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Cloud Storage & Photos

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Nextcloud (Alpine)

Nextcloud provides file hosting and collaboration tools.
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Run the Alpine Nextcloud Script

bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/alpine-nextcloud.sh)"
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Benefits of Alpine

The Alpine version uses minimal resources:
  • Smaller container size
  • Lower memory footprint
  • Faster deployment

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Immich

Self-hosted photo and video backup solution. 
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/immich.sh)"
Immich is perfect for backing up photos from mobile devices, similar to Google Photos.

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PhotoPrism

AI-powered photo management application. 
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/photoprism.sh)"

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Dashboard & Management

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Heimdall Dashboard

Organize all your web applications in one place. 
bash -c "$(wget -qLO - https://github.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/raw/main/ct/heimdall-dashboard.sh)"
Heimdall is great as a starting point for organizing links to all your other applications.

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Resource Comparison

Lightweight Apps

Under 1 GB RAM:
  • Pi-hole (512 MB)
  • AdGuard Home (512 MB)
  • Alpine-based apps (256-512 MB)

Resource-Intensive Apps

2+ GB RAM:
  • Plex (2048 MB)
  • Jellyfin (2048 MB)
  • PhotoPrism (2048 MB)
  • Immich (2048 MB)

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Installation Tips

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Always Use Latest Scripts

The scripts are continuously updated. Always download fresh from the repository.
2

Check System Requirements

Ensure your Proxmox host has sufficient:
  • Available RAM
  • Storage space
  • Network configuration
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Plan Your Network

Consider:
  • Static IP assignments
  • DNS configuration
  • Firewall rules
  • Reverse proxy setup
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Backup Configuration

After configuring an application, create a backup:
vzdump <CTID> --mode snapshot --compress zstd

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Alpine vs Standard Containers

Many applications are available in both standard and Alpine Linux versions:
FeatureStandard (Debian/Ubuntu)Alpine Linux
SizeLarger (300+ MB)Smaller (50-100 MB)
RAMHigher baselineLower baseline
CompatibilityBroader package supportMinimal packages
SecurityRegular updatesMinimal attack surface
Use CaseComplex applicationsSimple services
Choose Alpine versions for:
  • Resource-constrained environments
  • Simple services (databases, proxies)
  • Multiple instances of the same app
Choose standard versions for:
  • Applications requiring specific packages
  • GPU acceleration needs
  • Maximum compatibility

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Next Steps

Docker Setup

Learn how to set up Docker for running containerized applications

Home Assistant

Complete guide for installing Home Assistant OS

Networking

Configure networking for your containers

Security

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