Proxmox FAQs

Question 1

What are the key requirements to use Proxmox (mcp-proxmox)?

Accepted Answer

You will need a running Proxmox VE cluster, a Proxmox API token configured with appropriate permissions, and an AI assistant that supports MCP (Model Context Protocol). For executing commands inside VMs, the `qemu-guest-agent` must be installed and running on those virtual machines.

Question 2

What is Proxmox (mcp-proxmox) and how does it manage Proxmox VE?

Accepted Answer

Proxmox (mcp-proxmox) is an MCP server that enables natural language management of your Proxmox VE clusters through AI assistants like Claude and Cursor. It translates your conversational commands into actionable tasks for your VMs, containers, and infrastructure.

Question 3

Is it safe to perform destructive operations through natural language commands?

Accepted Answer

Yes, safety is built-in. Destructive operations like deleting guests, rolling back snapshots, or performing forced reboots require explicit confirmation. The AI assistant will issue a warning describing the impact, and the action only proceeds after a second, confirmed command, ensuring you have control.

Question 4

What kind of Proxmox operations can I perform using AI assistants?

Accepted Answer

You can perform a comprehensive range of operations including full lifecycle management (start, stop, reboot), provisioning (create, clone, delete VMs/containers), storage management, backup/restore, real-time monitoring, network configuration, firewall rule management, and resource resizing (CPU, memory, disk).

Question 5

How do I integrate Proxmox (mcp-proxmox) with my AI assistant?

Accepted Answer

Integration typically involves adding a JSON configuration snippet to your AI assistant's settings (e.g., `claude_desktop_config.json`, `.claude/settings.json`, or Cursor Settings). This snippet specifies the `mcp-proxmox` command and your Proxmox API token details (Host, Token ID, Secret) as environment variables.

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