Run app install live during image build

Change VM app deployer to run CT install scripts during image customization (virt-customize --run) instead of via a first-boot systemd service. Updated docs to reflect live installation, new update workflow (curl the ct/<app>.sh inside the VM), and new troubleshooting/reinstall guidance. misc/vm-app.func now injects function libs, runs a temporary wrapper inside virt-customize (with logging and error handling), removes the first-boot service and update wrapper injection, and updates summary/status messages to mark apps as pre-installed.
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CanbiZ (MickLesk)
2026-03-12 09:43:43 +01:00
parent be8e4483fc
commit ec875e6e62
2 changed files with 63 additions and 187 deletions

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@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Deploy LXC applications inside a full Virtual Machine instead of an LXC containe
## Overview
The App Deployer VM bridges the gap between CT install scripts (`install/*.sh`) and VM infrastructure. It leverages the existing install scripts — originally designed for LXC containers — and runs them inside a full VM via a first-boot systemd service.
The App Deployer VM bridges the gap between CT install scripts (`install/*.sh`) and VM infrastructure. It leverages the existing install scripts — originally designed for LXC containers — and runs them **live during image build** via `virt-customize --run`.
### Supported Operating Systems
@@ -32,7 +32,13 @@ APP_SELECT=yamtrack bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://git.community-scripts.org/comm
### Update the application later (inside the VM)
```bash
bash /opt/community-scripts/update-app.sh
bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://git.community-scripts.org/community-scripts/ProxmoxVED/raw/branch/main/ct/<app>.sh)"
```
For example, to update Yamtrack:
```bash
bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://git.community-scripts.org/community-scripts/ProxmoxVED/raw/branch/main/ct/yamtrack.sh)"
```
## How It Works
@@ -51,25 +57,14 @@ bash /opt/community-scripts/update-app.sh
│ - Install base packages │
│ - Inject install.func │
│ - Inject tools.func │
│ - Inject install script
- Create first-boot service
│ - Inject update mechanism
│ - Run install script LIVE
(virt-customize --run)
│ - Configure hostname & SSH
│ 6. Create VM (qm create) │
│ 7. Import customized disk │
│ 8. Start VM │
└────────────┬────────────────────────┘
│ First Boot
┌────────────▼────────────────────────┐
│ VM (Debian/Ubuntu) │
│ │
app-install.service (oneshot):
│ 1. Wait for network │
│ 2. Set environment variables │
│ (FUNCTIONS_FILE_PATH, etc.) │
│ 3. Run install/<app>-install.sh │
│ 4. Mark as installed │
│ │
│ → Application running in VM! │
→ Application pre-installed!
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
```
@@ -79,17 +74,17 @@ bash /opt/community-scripts/update-app.sh
┌─────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Inside the VM (SSH or console) │
│ │
│ bash /opt/community-scripts/
update-app.sh
│ bash -c "$(curl -fsSL
$COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL/
│ ct/<app>.sh)" │
│ │
│ → Downloads ct/<app>.sh │
│ → start() detects no pveversion │
│ → Shows update/settings menu │
│ → Runs update_script() │
└─────────────────────────────────────┘
```
The update mechanism reuses the existing CT script logic. Since `pveversion` is not available inside the VM, the `start()` function automatically enters the update/settings mode — the same path it takes inside LXC containers.
The update mechanism reuses the existing CT script logic. Since `pveversion` is not available inside the VM, the `start()` function automatically enters the update/settings mode — exactly the same as running updates in LXC containers.
## Architecture
@@ -106,13 +101,13 @@ The update mechanism reuses the existing CT script logic. Since `pveversion` is
1. **Install scripts run unmodified** — The same `install/*.sh` scripts that work in LXC containers work inside VMs. The environment (`FUNCTIONS_FILE_PATH`, exports) is replicated identically.
2. **Image customization via `virt-customize`** — All files are injected into the qcow2 image before the VM boots. No SSH or guest agent required during setup.
2. **Image customization via `virt-customize`** — All dependencies are installed and the app install script runs live inside the qcow2 image during build. No SSH or guest agent required during setup.
3. **First-boot systemd service** — The install script runs automatically on first boot. Progress can be monitored via `/var/log/app-install.log`.
3. **Live installation** — The install script runs during image build (not on first boot), so the application is ready immediately when the VM starts.
4. **Update via CT script**The existing CT script's `start()``update_script()` flow works in VMs without modification.
4. **Update via CT script URL**Run the same `bash -c "$(curl ...ct/<app>.sh)"` command inside the VM, just like in an LXC container.
### Environment Variables (set during first-boot)
### Environment Variables (set during image build)
| Variable | Description |
| ----------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
@@ -131,43 +126,33 @@ The update mechanism reuses the existing CT script logic. Since `pveversion` is
```
/opt/community-scripts/
├── install.func # Function library
── tools.func # Helper functions
├── install/
│ └── <app>-install.sh # Application install script
├── ct/
│ └── (downloaded on update) # CT script for updates
└── update-app.sh # Update wrapper script
── tools.func # Helper functions
```
## Limitations
- **Alpine-based apps**: Currently only Debian/Ubuntu VMs are supported. Alpine install scripts are not compatible.
- **LXC-specific features**: Some CT features (FUSE, TUN, GPU passthrough) are configured differently in VMs.
- **First-boot timing**: The app installation happens after the VM boots, so the application is not immediately available (monitor `/var/log/app-install.log`).
- **`cleanup_lxc`**: This function works fine in VMs (it only cleans package caches), but the name is LXC-centric.
## Troubleshooting
### Check installation progress
### Check build log
If the installation fails during image build, check the log on the Proxmox host:
```bash
# From inside the VM
tail -f /var/log/app-install.log
# From the Proxmox host (via guest agent)
qm guest exec <VMID> -- cat /var/log/app-install.log
cat /tmp/vm-app-install.log
```
### Re-run installation
```bash
# Remove the installed marker and reboot
rm /root/.app-installed
systemctl start app-install.service
```
Re-build the VM from scratch — since the app is installed during image build, there is no in-VM reinstall mechanism. Simply delete the VM and run the deployer again.
### Check if installation completed
### Verify installation worked
After the VM boots, SSH in and check if the application service is running:
```bash
test -f /root/.app-installed && echo "Installed" || echo "Not yet installed"
systemctl status <app-service-name>
```

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@@ -14,9 +14,8 @@
#
# How it works:
# 1. Creates a VM with a cloud image (Debian 12/13, Ubuntu 22.04/24.04)
# 2. Uses virt-customize to inject install scripts and dependencies
# 3. Creates a first-boot systemd service that runs the install script
# 4. For updates: the CT script can be run directly inside the VM
# 2. Uses virt-customize to inject dependencies and run the install script LIVE
# 3. For updates: run the CT script URL directly inside the VM
#
# Key Functions:
# select_app() - Interactive app selection from install/*.sh
@@ -346,13 +345,11 @@ ensure_virt_customize() {
# Main image customization function. Uses virt-customize to:
# 1. Install base packages (qemu-guest-agent, curl, sudo, etc.)
# 2. Inject install.func and tools.func as files
# 3. Inject the application install script
# 4. Create a first-boot systemd service
# 5. Inject the update mechanism
# 6. Configure hostname, SSH, auto-login
# 3. Run the application install script LIVE inside the image
# 4. Configure hostname, SSH, auto-login
#
# Parameters: None (uses global variables)
# Sets: WORK_FILE (path to the customized image), APP_PREINSTALLED flag
# Sets: WORK_FILE (path to the customized image)
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
customize_vm_image() {
local app="${APP_INSTALL_SCRIPT}"
@@ -362,85 +359,41 @@ customize_vm_image() {
export LIBGUESTFS_BACKEND_SETTINGS=dns=8.8.8.8,1.1.1.1
APP_PREINSTALLED="no"
# --- Step 1: Install base packages ---
msg_info "Installing base packages in image"
if virt-customize -a "$WORK_FILE" --install qemu-guest-agent,curl,sudo,ca-certificates,gnupg2,jq,mc >/dev/null 2>&1; then
msg_ok "Installed base packages"
else
msg_warn "Base packages will be installed on first boot"
msg_error "Failed to install base packages in image"
exit 1
fi
# --- Step 2: Create directory structure ---
virt-customize -q -a "$WORK_FILE" \
--mkdir /opt/community-scripts \
--mkdir /opt/community-scripts/install \
--mkdir /opt/community-scripts/ct >/dev/null 2>&1
# --- Step 3: Inject function libraries ---
# --- Step 2: Inject function libraries ---
msg_info "Injecting function libraries into image"
# Download install.func and tools.func content
local install_func_content tools_func_content
install_func_content=$(curl -fsSL "$COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL/misc/install.func")
tools_func_content=$(curl -fsSL "$COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL/misc/tools.func")
# Write function libraries to temp files for injection
local tmp_install_func tmp_tools_func
tmp_install_func=$(mktemp)
tmp_tools_func=$(mktemp)
echo "$install_func_content" >"$tmp_install_func"
echo "$tools_func_content" >"$tmp_tools_func"
curl -fsSL "$COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL/misc/install.func" >"$tmp_install_func"
curl -fsSL "$COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL/misc/tools.func" >"$tmp_tools_func"
virt-customize -q -a "$WORK_FILE" \
--mkdir /opt/community-scripts \
--upload "$tmp_install_func:/opt/community-scripts/install.func" \
--upload "$tmp_tools_func:/opt/community-scripts/tools.func" >/dev/null 2>&1
rm -f "$tmp_install_func" "$tmp_tools_func"
msg_ok "Injected function libraries"
# --- Step 4: Inject application install script ---
msg_info "Injecting ${APP_NAME} install script"
# --- Step 3: Create and run install wrapper LIVE ---
msg_info "Installing ${APP_NAME} in image (this may take several minutes)"
local install_script_content
install_script_content=$(curl -fsSL "$COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL/install/${app}-install.sh")
local tmp_install_script
tmp_install_script=$(mktemp)
echo "$install_script_content" >"$tmp_install_script"
virt-customize -q -a "$WORK_FILE" \
--upload "$tmp_install_script:/opt/community-scripts/install/${app}-install.sh" \
--chmod 0755:/opt/community-scripts/install/${app}-install.sh >/dev/null 2>&1
rm -f "$tmp_install_script"
msg_ok "Injected ${APP_NAME} install script"
# --- Step 5: Create first-boot wrapper script ---
msg_info "Creating first-boot installation service"
local wrapper_script
wrapper_script=$(mktemp)
cat >"$wrapper_script" <<WRAPPER_EOF
local tmp_wrapper
tmp_wrapper=$(mktemp)
cat >"$tmp_wrapper" <<WRAPPER_EOF
#!/bin/bash
# Auto-generated by ProxmoxVED App Deployer VM
# This script runs on first boot to install ${APP_NAME}
set -euo pipefail
exec > /var/log/app-install.log 2>&1
echo "[\$(date)] Starting ${APP_NAME} installation"
# Wait for network connectivity
echo "[\$(date)] Waiting for network..."
for i in {1..60}; do
if ping -c 1 -W 2 8.8.8.8 >/dev/null 2>&1 || ping -c 1 -W 2 1.1.1.1 >/dev/null 2>&1; then
echo "[\$(date)] Network is up"
break
fi
sleep 2
done
# Set environment variables (same as build_container provides)
export FUNCTIONS_FILE_PATH="\$(cat /opt/community-scripts/install.func)"
export APPLICATION="${APP_NAME}"
@@ -453,81 +406,22 @@ export PCT_OSVERSION="${OS_VERSION}"
export COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL="${COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL}"
export DEPLOY_TARGET="vm"
# Run the install script
echo "[\$(date)] Running install script..."
bash /opt/community-scripts/install/${app}-install.sh
# Mark installation as complete
touch /root/.app-installed
echo "[\$(date)] ${APP_NAME} installation completed successfully"
# Download and run the install script
curl -fsSL "${COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL}/install/${app}-install.sh" | bash
WRAPPER_EOF
virt-customize -q -a "$WORK_FILE" \
--upload "$wrapper_script:/root/app-install-wrapper.sh" \
--chmod 0755:/root/app-install-wrapper.sh >/dev/null 2>&1
# virt-customize --run executes the script with network inside the image
if virt-customize -a "$WORK_FILE" --run "$tmp_wrapper" 2>&1 | tee /tmp/vm-app-install.log; then
msg_ok "Installed ${APP_NAME}"
else
msg_error "${APP_NAME} installation failed! Check /tmp/vm-app-install.log"
rm -f "$tmp_wrapper"
exit 1
fi
rm -f "$wrapper_script"
rm -f "$tmp_wrapper"
# --- Step 6: Create systemd first-boot service ---
local service_file
service_file=$(mktemp)
cat >"$service_file" <<'SERVICE_EOF'
[Unit]
Description=Install Application on First Boot (ProxmoxVED App Deployer)
After=network-online.target
Wants=network-online.target
ConditionPathExists=!/root/.app-installed
[Service]
Type=oneshot
ExecStart=/root/app-install-wrapper.sh
RemainAfterExit=yes
TimeoutStartSec=1800
StandardOutput=journal+console
StandardError=journal+console
[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
SERVICE_EOF
virt-customize -q -a "$WORK_FILE" \
--upload "$service_file:/etc/systemd/system/app-install.service" >/dev/null 2>&1
virt-customize -q -a "$WORK_FILE" \
--run-command 'systemctl enable app-install.service' >/dev/null 2>&1
rm -f "$service_file"
msg_ok "Created first-boot installation service"
# --- Step 7: Inject update mechanism ---
msg_info "Injecting update mechanism"
local update_wrapper
update_wrapper=$(mktemp)
cat >"$update_wrapper" <<UPDATE_EOF
#!/bin/bash
# ProxmoxVED App Updater for ${APP_NAME}
# Run this script to update the application.
# Usage: bash /opt/community-scripts/update-app.sh
set -euo pipefail
COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL="${COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL}"
echo -e "\\n Updating ${APP_NAME} via CT script...\\n"
# The CT script auto-detects it's inside a VM/container (no pveversion)
# and enters the update/settings menu
bash <(curl -fsSL "\${COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL}/ct/${app}.sh")
UPDATE_EOF
virt-customize -q -a "$WORK_FILE" \
--upload "$update_wrapper:/opt/community-scripts/update-app.sh" \
--chmod 0755:/opt/community-scripts/update-app.sh >/dev/null 2>&1
rm -f "$update_wrapper"
msg_ok "Injected update mechanism"
# --- Step 8: Configure hostname and SSH ---
# --- Step 4: Configure hostname and SSH ---
msg_info "Finalizing image (hostname, SSH config)"
virt-customize -q -a "$WORK_FILE" --hostname "${HN}" >/dev/null 2>&1
@@ -555,7 +449,7 @@ EOF' >/dev/null 2>&1 || true
msg_ok "Finalized image"
# --- Step 9: Resize disk ---
# --- Step 5: Resize disk ---
msg_info "Resizing disk image to ${DISK_SIZE}"
qemu-img resize "$WORK_FILE" "${DISK_SIZE}" >/dev/null 2>&1
msg_ok "Resized disk image"
@@ -668,23 +562,20 @@ wait_for_vm_ip() {
# Displays the final summary with VM details and access information.
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
show_app_vm_summary() {
local app="${APP_INSTALL_SCRIPT}"
echo ""
echo -e "${INFO}${BOLD}${GN}${APP_NAME} VM Configuration Summary:${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}VM ID: ${BGN}${VMID}${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}Hostname: ${BGN}${HN}${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}OS: ${BGN}${OS_DISPLAY}${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}Application: ${BGN}${APP_NAME}${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}Application: ${BGN}${APP_NAME} (pre-installed)${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}CPU Cores: ${BGN}${CORE_COUNT}${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}RAM: ${BGN}${RAM_SIZE} MiB${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}Disk: ${BGN}${DISK_SIZE}${CL}"
[ -n "${VM_IP:-}" ] && echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}IP Address: ${BGN}${VM_IP}${CL}"
echo ""
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}${APP_NAME}: ${BGN}Installing on first boot${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${YW} The application will be installed automatically after the VM boots.${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${YW} This may take several minutes depending on the application.${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${YW} Monitor progress: ${BL}cat /var/log/app-install.log${CL}"
echo ""
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}Update later: ${BGN}bash /opt/community-scripts/update-app.sh${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${DGN}Update ${APP_NAME} inside the VM:${CL}"
echo -e "${TAB}${BGN} bash -c \"\$(curl -fsSL ${COMMUNITY_SCRIPTS_URL}/ct/${app}.sh)\"${CL}"
echo ""
if [ "$USE_CLOUD_INIT" = "yes" ] && declare -f display_cloud_init_info >/dev/null 2>&1; then