ProxTag makes managing virtual Proxmox environments easy with a Raspberry Pi
Managing virtual environments can be challenging, but open-source tools help simplify the process. Developer Joseph Cauble took this a step further by creating ProxTag, a compact Raspberry Pi-powered device for managing Proxmox systems. Proxmox is an open-source platform for creating and managing virtual machines, clusters, and containers. With ProxTag, users can control these virtual environments from a pocket-sized device, making real-time changes to power states without needing to access a full UI on a PC.
Cauble’s creation uses a Raspberry Pi Zero 2W, chosen for its balance of computing power and low energy consumption. It features a 2.13-inch Waveshare e-Ink display, which consumes minimal power and fits the compact design. A rotary encoder allows users to navigate through the virtual environments on the screen. The device is Wi-Fi enabled, making it perfect for remote management of Proxmox environments.

In keeping with the spirit of Proxmox, ProxTag is entirely open-source. Written mainly in Python, the project requires either Docker or Python installed locally and a service account tied to a Proxmox server. Cauble has shared all the source code on GitHub, allowing anyone to build and modify ProxTag to suit their virtual environment management needs.
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