Audiobookshelf Installation via Proxmox VE Helper Scripts
Audiobookshelf is a self-hosted audiobook and podcast server with a web user interface and apps. This guide will show you how to deploy it in an LXC container using the Proxmox VE Helper-Scripts.
For the official helper script reference, see: Audiobookshelf Proxmox VE Helper Scripts
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Launch the Installer Script
Open the Proxmox VE Shell on your desired node and run:
bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/main/ct/audiobookshelf.sh)"
2. Fill in the Prompts
During installation, you'll be prompted for the following settings:
| Prompt | Example / Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Container ID | 905 (or any unused ID) |
| Hostname | audiobookshelf |
| Network Bridge | vmbr0 (default) |
| Static IP Address | e.g., 172.30.0.x |
| Gateway IP | e.g., 172.30.0.1 |
| Storage Location | e.g., local-lvm |
| Enable Root SSH? | Optional |
| Media Folder Mount | Path to your media library or keep the default |
Adjust these to match your local network and storage configuration.
3. Configuration File Location
After installation, the config file is located at:
4. Accessing Audiobookshelf
Once setup is complete, open:
Replace 'your-static-ip' with the IP you assigned to the container.
5. Transferring Media Files
To transfer files from your main system to the Audiobookshelf container, you can use scp. For example:
Note
Replace /path/to/your/file, user, 'container-ip', and 'media-folder' with the appropriate values for your environment.
Additional Notes
- This script is designed to make deployment on Proxmox seamless and repeatable.
- You can reference the Proxmox Community Scripts repository for updates and more container options.
- See the container logs in Proxmox UI if troubleshooting is needed.
Reference: