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dietpi_proxmox_install.sh

Corey Watson edited this page Dec 1, 2025 · 1 revision

dietpi_proxmox_install.sh

Downloads and runs the DietPi Debian 12 VM installer for Proxmox.

Overview

This script downloads and executes the DietPi Debian 12 Bookworm VM installer for Proxmox VE. DietPi creates a lightweight Debian-based VM optimized for low resource usage.

Purpose

Downloads and runs the DietPi Debian 12 Bookworm VM installer for Proxmox. This creates a lightweight Debian-based VM optimized for low resource usage.

Prerequisites

  • Proxmox VE host
  • Run from Proxmox shell (not inside a VM)
  • Internet access

Configuration

Required Inputs

None - the installer will prompt for configuration during execution

Behavior

  1. Downloads the DietPi installer script from the limehawk/proxmox-scripts repository
  2. Executes the installer script
  3. Returns the exit code from the installer

Security Notes

  • Downloads and executes remote script - ensure network security
  • Should only be run on Proxmox host shell
  • Requires internet access to GitHub

Exit Codes

  • 0 = Success
  • 1 = Failure

Example Output

[ DIETPI PROXMOX INSTALLER ]
--------------------------------------------------------------
 Downloading and running DietPi Debian 12 Bookworm installer...

[Installer output follows...]

Version History

  • v1.0.0 (2024-12-01) - Initial release - migrated from SuperOps

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