ProxmoxVE/docs/ct

Container Scripts Documentation (/ct)

This directory contains comprehensive documentation for container creation scripts in the /ct directory.

Overview

Container scripts (ct/*.sh) are the entry points for creating LXC containers in Proxmox VE. They run on the host and orchestrate the entire container creation process.

Documentation Structure

Each script has standardized documentation following the project pattern.

Key Resources

• DETAILED_GUIDE.md - Complete reference for creating ct scripts
• ../contribution/README.md - How to contribute
• ../misc/build.func/ - Core orchestrator documentation

Container Creation Flow

ct/AppName.sh (host-side)
    │
    ├─ Calls: build.func (orchestrator)
    │
    ├─ Variables: var_cpu, var_ram, var_disk, var_os
    │
    └─ Creates: LXC Container
                │
                └─ Runs: install/appname-install.sh (inside)

Available Scripts

See /ct directory for all container creation scripts. Common examples:

• pihole.sh - Pi-hole DNS/DHCP server
• docker.sh - Docker container runtime
• wallabag.sh - Article reading & archiving
• nextcloud.sh - Private cloud storage
• debian.sh - Basic Debian container
• And 30+ more...

Quick Start

To understand how to create a container script:

1. Read: UPDATED_APP-ct.md
2. Study: A similar existing script in /ct
3. Copy template and customize
4. Test locally
5. Submit PR

Contributing a New Container

1. Create ct/myapp.sh
2. Create install/myapp-install.sh
3. Follow template in UPDATED_APP-ct.md
4. Test thoroughly
5. Submit PR with both files

Common Tasks

• Add new container application → contribution/README.md
• Debug container creation → EXIT_CODES.md
• Understand build.func → misc/build.func/
• Development mode debugging → DEV_MODE.md

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Last Updated: December 2025 Maintainers: community-scripts team