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Julien G. 22f3bf4bfc fix: add APP_VERSION fallback and HOST bind address env var (#952 #953) (#955)
* fix: add APP_VERSION fallback and HOST bind env var (#952 #953)

- Read package.json version when APP_VERSION env var is absent so the
  startup banner shows the correct version for source/Proxmox installs
- Add HOST env var to control the HTTP bind address; only applied when
  set so Docker deployments are unaffected (bind-all-interfaces default)
- Parse PORT as Number() so malformed values like '10.0.0.72:3001' fall
  back to 3001 instead of silently misbehaving
- Document HOST in .env.example, Environment-Variables wiki, and
  Install-Proxmox wiki with explicit warnings against using it in Docker

* fix: correct package.json path in APP_VERSION fallback

index.ts sits at server/src/ — one level up reaches server/package.json,
not two (../../ overshot to the repo root where no package.json exists).
2026-05-04 14:21:55 +02:00

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# Install: Proxmox VE (LXC)
Install TREK on Proxmox VE as an LXC container using the [Proxmox VE Community Scripts](https://community-scripts.org/scripts/trek).
> A big thank you to the members of [community-scripts](https://github.com/community-scripts) for adding TREK to their collection and maintaining the install and update scripts.
## Prerequisites
- Proxmox VE with shell access
- Internet access from the Proxmox host
## Install
Run the following command in the **Proxmox VE Shell**:
```bash
bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/main/ct/trek.sh)"
```
> **Tip:** Always verify the latest command on the [community-scripts TREK page](https://community-scripts.org/scripts/trek) before running — the script URL may change between releases.
The script will prompt you to choose between **Default** and **Advanced** settings.
### Default container specs
| Resource | Value |
|---|---|
| OS | Debian 13 |
| CPU | 2 cores |
| RAM | 2048 MB |
| Storage | 8 GB |
| Port | 3000 |
The container is unprivileged. TREK is installed at `/opt/trek`.
## After Install
Once the container starts, open your browser at:
```
http://<container-ip>:3000
```
On first boot, TREK automatically creates an admin account. The credentials are printed to the container log — check them with:
```bash
journalctl -u trek -n 50
```
The `ENCRYPTION_KEY` is auto-generated during setup and saved to `/opt/trek/server/.env`. Record that file in your backups.
## Viewing Logs
TREK runs as a systemd service named `trek` inside the LXC. To view logs from within the container:
```bash
# Follow live logs
journalctl -u trek -f
# Show last 100 lines
journalctl -u trek -n 100
# Show logs since last boot
journalctl -u trek -b
```
To access the container shell from the Proxmox VE host, click the container in the UI and open **Console**, or run:
```bash
pct enter <container-id>
```
## Configuration
The environment file is located at `/opt/trek/server/.env` inside the container. Edit it to set variables like `ALLOWED_ORIGINS`, `APP_URL`, or `TZ`, then restart the service:
```bash
systemctl restart trek
```
### Binding to a specific network interface
If your Proxmox host has multiple network interfaces and you want TREK to listen on only one of them, set the `HOST` variable in `/opt/trek/server/.env`:
```
HOST=10.0.0.72 # bind only on this LAN interface
PORT=3001
```
> **Note:** `HOST` is only relevant for source-based and Proxmox installs. Do not use it in Docker or any containerised deployment.
See [Environment-Variables](Environment-Variables) for the full variable reference.
## Updating
Run the following command inside the **LXC container** and select **Update** when prompted:
```bash
bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/community-scripts/ProxmoxVE/main/ct/trek.sh)"
```
> **Tip:** Always check the [community-scripts TREK page](https://community-scripts.org/scripts/trek) to confirm the latest command before running.
The script stops the service, backs up your data and uploads, applies the new release, restores the backup, and restarts. No manual steps required.
## Next Steps
- [Environment-Variables](Environment-Variables) — complete variable reference
- [Reverse-Proxy](Reverse-Proxy) — put TREK behind Nginx or Caddy
- [Updating](Updating) — general update notes