Proxmox Manager FAQs

Question 1

What is Proxmox Manager?

Accepted Answer

Proxmox Manager is a Python-based Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides a clean interface for managing Proxmox hypervisors, nodes, VMs, and containers. It simplifies Proxmox administration.

Question 2

What are the prerequisites for installing Proxmox Manager?

Accepted Answer

You need Python 3.10+, Git, UV package manager (recommended), and access to a Proxmox server with API token credentials. You'll also need the Proxmox server's hostname/IP and API token information.

Question 3

Can I use Proxmox Manager with Cline?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Proxmox Manager has full integration with Cline. The documentation provides detailed configuration instructions to seamlessly integrate Proxmox management within your Cline environment, including absolute paths and environment variable setups.

Question 4

What are the key features of Proxmox Manager?

Accepted Answer

Key features include full Cline integration, secure token-based authentication, tools for node and VM management, VM console command execution, and a configurable logging system.  It also boasts a type-safe Pydantic implementation.

Question 5

How do I configure Proxmox API tokens for Proxmox Manager?

Accepted Answer

Log into your Proxmox web interface, navigate to Datacenter -> Permissions -> API Tokens, and create a new token for the desired user.  Copy the Token ID and secret value to use in the Proxmox Manager configuration file.

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