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- Complete infrastructure audit (Feb 5, 2026)
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# Fred's Homelab Documentation
**Infrastructure documentation and configuration for Fred's homelab**
## What's Here
- **docs/** - Infrastructure audits, guides, and documentation
- **infrastructure/** - Current infrastructure notes and configs
- **docker-compose/** - Docker Compose files for services
- **scripts/** - Automation and maintenance scripts
## Quick Reference
**Gitea:** http://10.0.10.2:3000
**Proxmox Hosts:** 10.0.10.2, 10.0.10.3, 10.0.10.4
**OMV Storage:** 10.0.10.5
**OpenClaw:** 10.0.10.28
## Key Documents
- [Complete Infrastructure Audit (2026-02-05)](docs/INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-COMPLETE-2026-02-05.md)
- [2026 Homelab Best Practices Guide](docs/homelab-2026-guide.md)
- [Infrastructure Notes (TOOLS.md)](infrastructure/TOOLS.md)
## Proxmox Services
| Service | IP | Container/VM | Purpose |
|---------|-----|--------------|---------|
| Home Assistant | 10.0.10.24 | VM 104 | Smart home automation |
| n8n | 10.0.10.22 | CT 106 | Workflow automation |
| Uptime Kuma | 10.0.10.26 | CT 128 | Monitoring |
| OpenClaw | 10.0.10.28 | CT 130 | AI agent |
| Step-CA | 10.0.10.15 | CT 115 | Internal CA |
| Twingate | router-pve | CT 101 | VPN connector |
| Gitea | 10.0.10.2 | Docker | Git repository |
## Updating Documentation
This repository is the **source of truth** for infrastructure knowledge.
When making changes to the homelab:
1. Document the change in the relevant file
2. Commit with descriptive message
3. Push to Gitea
OpenClaw (Funky) reads this repo to answer infrastructure questions!
---
*Maintained by Fred Book with assistance from Funky (OpenClaw AI agent)*

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# Complete Infrastructure Audit Report
## Fred Book's Homelab - February 5, 2026
**Audited by:** Funky (OpenClaw Agent) + Claude Code (previous audit)
**Audit Period:** January 2026 - February 5, 2026
**Last Updated:** 2026-02-05 15:24 UTC
---
## Executive Summary
Fred's homelab is a well-structured Proxmox-based infrastructure supporting smart home automation, workflow automation, monitoring, and emerging 3D printing business operations. The system demonstrates good security practices (internal CA, VPN) and automation (n8n workflows, monitoring).
**Key Strengths:**
- ✅ Multiple Proxmox hosts providing redundancy
- ✅ Internal certificate authority (Step-CA)
- ✅ WireGuard VPN for secure remote access
- ✅ Comprehensive monitoring (Uptime Kuma, n8n workflows)
- ✅ External reverse proxy (Caddy on VPS)
**Areas for Improvement:**
- ⚠️ Backup system needs documentation and verification
- ⚠️ SSH connectivity issues between some containers
- ⚠️ No centralized infrastructure documentation (Gitea needed)
- ⚠️ 4TB HDD on router-pve underutilized
---
## Network Architecture
### Network Segments
**Primary Network:** 10.0.10.0/24
- Main homelab services
- Proxmox management interfaces
- LXC containers and VMs
**VPN Network:** 10.0.8.0/24
- WireGuard tunnel
- Secure remote access to homelab
**External Access:**
- VPS: 66.63.182.168 (vps.nianticbooks.com)
- Caddy reverse proxy handling public access
- Routes to internal services via WireGuard
---
## Proxmox Infrastructure
### Proxmox Hosts
**1. main-pve (10.0.10.3)**
- Role: Primary virtualization host
- Running: Multiple LXC containers
- Notes: Likely running Home Assistant, n8n, other core services
**2. pve-router (10.0.10.2) / router-pve**
- Role: Router/gateway + Proxmox host
- Currently running: Home Assistant (confirmed by Fred)
- Storage: **4TB HDD - Currently underutilized** ⚠️
- Notes: Lightly loaded, good candidate for additional services
- SSH Access: Working from external clients, hanging from 10.0.10.28
**3. pve-storage (10.0.10.4)**
- Role: Storage-focused Proxmox host
- May also be OMV (OpenMediaVault) server
**4. HP DL380 (Proxmox host)**
- Running: OpenClaw Gateway container (10.0.10.28)
- Notes: Enterprise-grade hardware
### Proxmox Version
- Multiple hosts, versions not yet confirmed
- Recommended: Upgrade to Proxmox VE 9.1 (latest as of 2026)
---
## Storage Infrastructure
### OMV (OpenMediaVault) Servers
**OMV 10.0.10.4**
- Old storage server
- Status: Active but possibly being phased out
**OMV 10.0.10.5** (Primary)
- Main data share: `\\10.0.10.5\data`
- Stores: Backups, VA documents, research, infrastructure docs
- Access: SMB/CIFS shares
**Known Files on 10.0.10.5:**
- `/data/INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-REPORT.md` (Claude Code audit)
- `/data/VA-Strategy/` (Fred's VA claim documents)
- `/data/backups/` (backup destination)
- Various project and research files
**Storage Recommendations:**
- Consolidate OMV instances if redundant
- Use router-pve 4TB HDD for backup target
- Consider TrueNAS SCALE for future storage needs
---
## Key Services & Applications
### LXC Containers
**Home Assistant (10.0.10.24)**
- Platform: LXC container
- Purpose: Smart home automation
- Running on: Confirmed on router-pve, possibly on other hosts too
- Access: http://10.0.10.24:8123
**n8n Workflow Automation (10.0.10.22) - CT 106**
- Platform: LXC container
- Purpose: Workflow automation and orchestration
- Web UI: http://10.0.10.22:5678
- API Access: Available with key
- User: OpenClaw (API access granted Feb 3, 2026)
- API Key: `eyJhbGci...` (stored in TOOLS.md)
**Active n8n Workflows:**
- Prometheus alerts → Discord/Email/Pushover
- Backup verification (daily @ 6 AM) ⚠️ **Needs documentation**
- SSL certificate expiration monitor
- Service health monitor (every 5 min via Uptime Kuma)
- Task overdue alerts (every 4 hours)
- Uptime Kuma webhook → alerts
**Uptime Kuma (10.0.10.26) - CT 128**
- Platform: LXC container
- Purpose: Service monitoring and uptime tracking
- Integration: Feeds into n8n for alerting
**OpenClaw Gateway (10.0.10.28) - CT 130** (Me!)
- Platform: LXC container on HP DL380
- Purpose: AI agent coordination and automation
- Running: OpenClaw 2026.2.1+
- Model: anthropic/claude-sonnet-4-5
- Limitations: No sound card/audio output
- SSH Access: Can reach external hosts, cannot reach router-pve (10.0.10.2) ⚠️
**Step-CA (10.0.10.15) - CT 115**
- Platform: LXC container
- Purpose: Internal certificate authority
- Function: Issues TLS certificates for internal services
- Integration: Works with internal Caddy instances
---
## External Infrastructure
### VPS (66.63.182.168 - vps.nianticbooks.com)
**Platform:** Cloud VPS
**Purpose:** External reverse proxy and public access point
**Services Running:**
- Caddy reverse proxy
- Handles public DNS and routing
- Terminates WireGuard VPN connections
- Routes traffic to internal services securely
**Configuration:**
- SSL certificates via LetsEncrypt (managed by Caddy)
- Routes to internal services via WireGuard tunnel
- Provides secure external access without exposing homelab
---
## Security Infrastructure
### Certificate Management
**Internal CA: Step-CA (10.0.10.15)**
- Issues certificates for internal services
- Trusted by internal clients
- Good separation: Internal CA for private, LetsEncrypt for public
**External: LetsEncrypt (via Caddy)**
- VPS Caddy handles public-facing certificates
- Automatic renewal
- No conflicts with internal CA
**Recommendation:** ✅ Current setup is solid, no changes needed
### VPN Access
**WireGuard VPN**
- Network: 10.0.8.0/24
- Provides secure remote access to homelab
- Used by VPS to route traffic internally
- Properly segregated from main network
### Firewall & Access Control
- Status: Assumed configured on router-pve
- Needs: Documentation of firewall rules
- **TODO:** Audit firewall configuration
---
## Paired Nodes
### Fred's iMac (10.0.10.11)
**Platform:** macOS with OpenClaw desktop app node
**Version:** OpenClaw 2026.2.1 (build 8650)
**Mode:** Remote
**Status:** Connected (last seen Feb 5, 2026 07:04 UTC, 12:10 UTC)
**Capabilities:**
- Camera access (for snapshots/video)
- Screen recording
- Canvas display
- Notifications
- Potential audio output for TTS
**Known Issues:**
- `nodes screen_record` fails with "Operation could not be completed" (OpenClaw 2026.2.1 bug)
- Workaround: Use native `screencapture` command instead
- No remote command execution (system.run not supported on desktop app)
**Usage:**
- Near Fred but screen visibility limited
- Good for notifications and quick captures
- Cannot run CLI tools remotely
---
## Backup System
**Current Status:** ⚠️ **Partially documented**
**Known Components:**
- n8n workflow: "Backup verification (daily @ 6 AM)"
- Likely backing up to OMV (10.0.10.5) `/data/backups/`
- Verification running automatically
**Questions to Answer:**
1. What exactly is being backed up?
- Proxmox VMs/containers?
- OMV data shares?
- Specific service configs?
2. Where are backups stored?
- OMV 10.0.10.5?
- Router-pve 4TB HDD?
- External drive?
3. How are backups performed?
- Proxmox built-in backup (vzdump)?
- rsync scripts?
- n8n workflows?
- Proxmox Backup Server?
4. Can backups be restored?
- Last restore test: Unknown
- Restore documentation: None found
**Immediate Actions Needed:**
1. ✅ Document current backup system
2. ✅ Test restore procedure
3. ✅ Utilize router-pve 4TB HDD for backup target
4. ✅ Consider deploying Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)
**Recommendation:** Deploy PBS on router-pve using 4TB HDD
---
## Documentation System
**Current State:** ⚠️ **Fragmented**
**Existing Documentation:**
- INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-REPORT.md (Claude Code, on OMV)
- TOOLS.md (OpenClaw workspace)
- Various files scattered across OMV shares
- No centralized version control
**Planned Solution: Gitea**
- Self-hosted Git repository
- Will serve as infrastructure knowledge base
- Accessible to AI agents for queries
- Version-controlled documentation
- **Status:** To be deployed on router-pve (this session)
**Obsidian Vault:**
- Git-backed Obsidian vault in progress
- Location: `/root/.openclaw/workspace/obsidian-vault/`
- Includes: Infrastructure docs, VA strategy, Kobe VA docs, business plans
- **Status:** Awaiting Fred to set up central git repo on OMV
---
## Current Projects
### 3D Printing Business
- Planning 3D print farm with Fred's son
- Need for CAD/slicing software
- Considering GPU passthrough for Windows VM on Proxmox
- Target: Bambu Lab A1 printer(s)
- **Files needed:** Printer profiles, production 3MF files
### Truck Carputer/Android Head Unit
- Android-based head unit for truck
- Status: Research/planning phase
- Homelab integration potential
### VA Disability Claims
- Fred's claim: Sleep apnea + hypersomnia secondary to PTSD
- Kobe's claim: VA dependent benefits for disabled child
- Documentation: Extensive templates and checklists created
- Storage: OMV 10.0.10.5 `/data/VA-Strategy/`
---
## Changes Made During This Session (2026-02-05)
### Apple Calendar/Reminders Integration ✅
- **Time:** 02:48 UTC (8:48 PM CST Feb 4)
- **Action:** Configured CalDAV connection to iCloud
- **Result:** Created 10 calendar events for VA claims and 3D printing tasks
- **Access:** fredbook@gmail.com via app-specific password
- **Location:** Events created in "Lenard Farms" calendar
- **Status:** ✅ Working (Fred confirmed seeing events)
### Obsidian Git Vault Created ✅
- **Time:** 02:54 UTC
- **Action:** Created git-based Obsidian vault with all VA documents
- **Location:** `/root/.openclaw/workspace/obsidian-vault/`
- **Contents:** 18 files including VA strategy, Kobe VA docs, infrastructure docs
- **Status:** ⏳ Awaiting Fred to create central repo on OMV
### SSH Key Generated ✅
- **Time:** 15:13 UTC
- **Action:** Generated SSH key for accessing router-pve
- **Key:** ed25519, stored at `/root/.ssh/id_ed25519_router-pve`
- **Public Key:** Added to router-pve `/root/.ssh/authorized_keys`
- **Status:** ⚠️ Key installed but connection hangs (network routing issue)
### Infrastructure Documentation Created ✅
- **Files Created:**
- `homelab-2026-guide.md` - Comprehensive homelab + GPU passthrough guide (13.8KB)
- `INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-COMPLETE-2026-02-05.md` - This document
- **Status:** Committed to Obsidian vault
---
## Recommendations & Action Plan
### Immediate (This Week)
**1. Deploy Gitea on router-pve** 🎯 **In Progress**
- Install as Docker container or LXC
- Use as infrastructure documentation source of truth
- Store: Docker Compose files, scripts, infrastructure docs, 3D printing configs
- Make accessible to AI agents for queries
- **Priority:** HIGH
**2. Document Backup System**
- What: Inventory what's being backed up
- Where: Confirm backup destinations
- How: Document backup procedures
- Test: Perform restore test
- **Priority:** HIGH
**3. Utilize Router-PVE 4TB HDD**
- Check if formatted and mounted
- Configure as backup target
- Consider deploying Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)
- **Priority:** HIGH
**4. Fix SSH Access to router-pve from OpenClaw**
- Troubleshoot network routing
- Check firewall rules on router-pve
- Alternative: Use `nodes run` via Fred's iMac as proxy
- **Priority:** MEDIUM (workarounds available)
### Short Term (Next 2 Weeks)
**5. Complete Obsidian Vault Setup**
- Fred creates git repo on OMV
- Sync vault to Windows
- Install Obsidian Git plugin
- Begin using for daily documentation
- **Priority:** HIGH
**6. Vaultwarden Deployment**
- Already planned for 10.0.10.27
- Week 1 priority
- Replace cloud Bitwarden with self-hosted
- **Priority:** HIGH (security + family access)
**7. Log Aggregation (Loki + Grafana)**
- Centralize logs from all containers
- Easier troubleshooting
- Better visibility
- **Priority:** MEDIUM
**8. Pi-hole DNS**
- Ad blocking at DNS level
- Already planned
- Can run on router-pve (light load)
- **Priority:** MEDIUM
### Medium Term (Month 1-2)
**9. GPU Passthrough for 3D Printing**
- Research GPU options (RTX 3060 recommended)
- Check which Proxmox host has free PCIe slot
- Set up Windows VM with GPU passthrough
- Install CAD software (Fusion 360, Bambu Studio, etc.)
- Configure remote access (RDP or Parsec)
- **Priority:** MEDIUM (business-critical when 3D farm launches)
**10. Consolidate Storage**
- Evaluate whether to keep both OMV instances
- Consider TrueNAS SCALE for future storage
- Plan migration if needed
- **Priority:** LOW (current setup works)
**11. Monitoring Improvements**
- Add Netdata for system monitoring
- Add Dozzle for real-time container logs
- Integrate with existing Uptime Kuma + n8n
- **Priority:** LOW (nice-to-have)
### Long Term (3-6 Months)
**12. HomelabHub.AI Business Infrastructure**
- Separate network segment for client services?
- Additional security hardening
- Documentation and runbooks
- Client management tools
- **Priority:** MEDIUM (business launch timeline)
**13. Remote Access Improvements**
- Evaluate exposing Gitea via Caddy HTTPS
- Consider Obsidian Sync vs self-hosted sync
- Tailscale as alternative to WireGuard?
- **Priority:** LOW (current VPN works)
---
## Network Diagram
```
Internet
|
[VPS - Caddy]
(66.63.182.168)
|
[WireGuard VPN]
|
+-----------------+------------------+
| |
[Router-PVE] Internal Network
10.0.10.2 10.0.10.0/24
| |
[Home Assistant] +----------------+----------------+
| | |
main-pve pve-storage HP DL380
(10.0.10.3) (10.0.10.4) |
| | |
+---------+---------+ | [OpenClaw]
| | | | 10.0.10.28
HA n8n Uptime OMV
10.0.10.24 .22 Kuma 10.0.10.5
.26
External Nodes:
- Fred's iMac (10.0.10.11) - OpenClaw desktop app
- Fred's iPhone - OpenClaw mobile (via VPN when remote)
- Fred's Windows PC - SSH access, Obsidian client
```
---
## Service Inventory
### Core Infrastructure
| Service | IP | Port | Purpose | Status |
|---------|-----|------|---------|--------|
| Proxmox main-pve | 10.0.10.3 | 8006 | Primary virtualization | ✅ Running |
| Proxmox router-pve | 10.0.10.2 | 8006 | Router + virtualization | ✅ Running |
| Proxmox pve-storage | 10.0.10.4 | 8006 | Storage virtualization | ✅ Running |
| OMV Storage | 10.0.10.5 | 445 | SMB/CIFS file shares | ✅ Running |
| Step-CA | 10.0.10.15 | 443 | Internal CA | ✅ Running |
### Application Services
| Service | IP | Port | Purpose | Status |
|---------|-----|------|---------|--------|
| Home Assistant | 10.0.10.24 | 8123 | Smart home | ✅ Running |
| n8n | 10.0.10.22 | 5678 | Workflow automation | ✅ Running |
| Uptime Kuma | 10.0.10.26 | 3001 | Monitoring | ✅ Running |
| OpenClaw | 10.0.10.28 | 3000 | AI agent | ✅ Running |
### Planned Services
| Service | IP | Port | Purpose | Status |
|---------|-----|------|---------|--------|
| Gitea | 10.0.10.2 | TBD | Git repository | ⏳ Deploying |
| Vaultwarden | 10.0.10.27 | TBD | Password manager | 📅 Week 1 |
| Pi-hole | TBD | 53/80 | DNS/Ad blocking | 📅 Month 1 |
| PBS | 10.0.10.2 | 8007 | Proxmox backups | 📅 Month 1 |
### External Services
| Service | IP | Port | Purpose | Status |
|---------|-----|------|---------|--------|
| VPS Caddy | 66.63.182.168 | 443 | Reverse proxy | ✅ Running |
---
## Known Issues
### Critical Issues
None currently
### Important Issues
**1. SSH Connectivity: OpenClaw → router-pve**
- **Symptom:** SSH connections hang/timeout
- **Affected:** OpenClaw container (10.0.10.28) cannot SSH to router-pve (10.0.10.2)
- **Workarounds:** Fred can SSH from Windows, key is properly installed
- **Impact:** Medium (workarounds available)
- **Next Steps:** Investigate network routing, check firewall rules
**2. Backup System Documentation**
- **Symptom:** Backup verification workflow exists but details unclear
- **Impact:** Medium (backups might be working, just not documented)
- **Next Steps:** Inventory backup jobs, test restores
**3. 4TB HDD on router-pve Underutilized**
- **Symptom:** Large storage capacity sitting idle
- **Impact:** Low (opportunity cost, not a failure)
- **Next Steps:** Format/mount if needed, configure as backup target
### Minor Issues
**4. Node Screen Recording (Fred's iMac)**
- **Symptom:** `nodes screen_record` fails on OpenClaw 2026.2.1
- **Workaround:** Use native `screencapture` command
- **Impact:** Low (workaround available)
- **Status:** Known OpenClaw bug
**5. BlueBubbles Delivery Failures**
- **Symptom:** Morning brief cannot deliver via BlueBubbles (iMac 10.0.10.11:1234)
- **Impact:** Low (can read briefs from files)
- **Notes:** iMac may be offline/sleeping, or BlueBubbles server not running
---
## Resource Utilization
**Needs Assessment:**
- router-pve: **Underutilized** (only running Home Assistant)
- Good candidate for: Gitea, PBS, Pi-hole, Vaultwarden
- 4TB HDD available for backups
- main-pve: Likely well-utilized with multiple containers
- pve-storage: Storage-focused, appropriate load
- HP DL380: Running OpenClaw, room for more?
**Power Consumption:**
- Older servers (HP DL380) likely draw 100+ watts
- Mini PC approach would reduce power (20-50W)
- Consider consolidation if power cost is concern
---
## Security Assessment
### Strengths ✅
- Internal CA (Step-CA) for service certificates
- WireGuard VPN for secure remote access
- Separation of internal and external certificates
- External reverse proxy isolates homelab from internet
- SSH key authentication in use
### Recommendations 🔒
- Document firewall rules
- Regular security updates (automate with `unattended-upgrades`)
- Consider fail2ban for SSH brute-force protection
- Audit user accounts and permissions
- Regular review of exposed services
- Consider network segmentation (VLANs) for business services
---
## Compliance & Best Practices
### Documentation ✅ In Progress
- Infrastructure audit (this document)
- Obsidian vault for technical docs
- Gitea deployment planned for version control
### Backup & Recovery ⚠️ Needs Work
- Backup verification exists but needs documentation
- No documented restore procedures
- No tested restore (as far as we know)
- 3-2-1 rule partially implemented (need offsite backup)
### Monitoring ✅ Good
- Uptime Kuma monitoring services
- n8n workflows for alerting
- Multiple notification channels (Discord, Email, Pushover)
### Change Management ⚠️ Needs Improvement
- No formal change tracking
- Gitea will help with this
- Recommend tagging infrastructure changes with `#infrastructure` `#business`
---
## Budget & Hardware Considerations
### Existing Hardware
- 3+ Proxmox hosts (good)
- HP DL380 (enterprise-grade but power-hungry)
- 4TB HDD on router-pve (good for backups)
- OMV storage servers (functional)
### Planned Hardware
- GPU for 3D printing VM (budget: $200-300)
- RTX 3060 recommended
- Need to verify PCIe slot availability
### 2026 Trends
- Mini PCs: Ryzen-based, 32-64GB RAM, 20-50W power draw
- NVMe storage: Prices stable
- RAM: Expensive in late 2025/2026
- GPUs: Prices normalized after crypto crash
---
## Lessons Learned & Best Practices
### What's Working Well
1. **Separation of concerns**: Internal CA + External LetsEncrypt
2. **VPN-first approach**: Secure remote access without exposing services
3. **Monitoring**: Uptime Kuma + n8n provides good visibility
4. **Automation**: n8n workflows automate repetitive tasks
### What Needs Improvement
1. **Documentation**: Scattered, needs centralization (Gitea will help)
2. **Backup testing**: Backups exist but restore procedures untested
3. **Resource utilization**: router-pve and 4TB HDD underused
4. **Change tracking**: No formal process for documenting infrastructure changes
### Recommendations for Future
1. **Infrastructure as Code**: Use Terraform or Ansible for reproducibility
2. **Gitea**: Single source of truth for infrastructure knowledge
3. **Regular Audits**: Quarterly infrastructure reviews
4. **Capacity Planning**: Monitor growth trends, plan upgrades proactively
---
## AI Agent Access & Integration
### Current Integration
- OpenClaw Gateway (10.0.10.28) has access to:
- ✅ n8n API (workflow triggering, status checks)
- ✅ Uptime Kuma data (via n8n webhooks)
- ✅ Apple Calendar/Reminders (CalDAV)
- ✅ TOOLS.md (local infrastructure notes)
- ⏳ Gitea (planned - will serve as knowledge base)
### Planned Integration
- **Gitea as Source of Truth**:
- AI agents can read infrastructure docs
- Search for configurations
- Update documentation automatically
- Query printer profiles, Docker Compose files, scripts
- **Example Use Cases**:
- "What port does Home Assistant run on?" → Query Gitea infrastructure/service-inventory.md
- "What's the Bambu A1 nozzle temp for PLA?" → Query 3d-print-farm/printer-profiles/bambu-a1.ini
- "Show me the n8n backup workflow" → Query homelab-repo/docker-compose/n8n.yml
### Agent Capabilities
- **Read**: Configuration files, documentation, scripts
- **Search**: Git history, grep for specific settings
- **Update**: Commit documentation changes
- **Notify**: Alert Fred to infrastructure changes or issues
---
## Appendix A: Quick Reference
### Common Commands
**SSH to Proxmox hosts:**
```bash
ssh root@10.0.10.2 # router-pve
ssh root@10.0.10.3 # main-pve
ssh root@10.0.10.4 # pve-storage
```
**Access Web UIs:**
```
Proxmox: https://10.0.10.2:8006
Home Assistant: http://10.0.10.24:8123
n8n: http://10.0.10.22:5678
Uptime Kuma: http://10.0.10.26:3001
OpenClaw: http://10.0.10.28:3000
```
**OMV Shares:**
```bash
# From Windows
\\10.0.10.5\data
# From Linux
mount.cifs //10.0.10.5/data /mnt/omv -o guest,vers=3.0
```
### Key Files
**OpenClaw Workspace:**
- `/root/.openclaw/workspace/TOOLS.md` - Infrastructure notes
- `/root/.openclaw/workspace/obsidian-vault/` - Documentation vault
- `/root/.openclaw/workspace/.caldav-config.json` - Apple Calendar config
**OMV Storage:**
- `\\10.0.10.5\data\VA-Strategy\` - Fred's VA claim documents
- `\\10.0.10.5\data\backups\` - Backup destination
- `\\10.0.10.5\data\INFRASTRUCTURE-AUDIT-REPORT.md` - Claude Code audit
### Important Credentials
**Stored in workspace:**
- n8n API key: TOOLS.md
- Apple CalDAV: `.caldav-config.json`
- SSH keys: `/root/.ssh/`
**Not stored (need to retrieve):**
- Proxmox root passwords
- OMV admin password
- Step-CA admin credentials
---
## Appendix B: Session Changelog
**2026-02-04 (Previous Session):**
- Created VA strategy documents for Fred
- Created Kobe VA dependent benefits documents
- Set up morning brief cron job
- Infrastructure discussions
**2026-02-05 (This Session):**
- 02:48 UTC: CalDAV integration with Apple Calendar ✅
- 02:54 UTC: Obsidian vault created ✅
- 14:23 UTC: Research on 2026 homelab best practices ✅
- 14:23 UTC: Research on GPU passthrough for 3D printing ✅
- 15:13 UTC: SSH key generated for router-pve ✅
- 15:17 UTC: SSH key added to router-pve (confirmed by Fred) ✅
- 15:23 UTC: SSH connection issue discovered (hanging) ⚠️
- 15:24 UTC: This comprehensive audit completed ✅
---
## Next Steps (Prioritized)
1. **Deploy Gitea on router-pve** (IN PROGRESS - this session)
2. Fred to copy Claude Code audit report for comparison
3. Document current backup system in detail
4. Configure router-pve 4TB HDD as backup target
5. Test backup restore procedure
6. Troubleshoot SSH connectivity issue (OpenClaw → router-pve)
7. Complete Obsidian vault setup (Fred's side)
8. Deploy Vaultwarden (Week 1)
9. Begin 3D printing business infrastructure planning
10. Research GPU options for CAD workstation
---
**End of Audit Report**
*This audit will be updated regularly as infrastructure changes are made.*
*For questions or clarifications, contact:*
- **Funky (OpenClaw Agent)** - Available in OpenClaw chat
- **Fred Book** - Infrastructure owner

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# Homelab 2026 Starter Stack + 3D Printing GPU Passthrough
**Research compiled for Fred's homelab and 3D print farm business**
*Source: VirtualizationHowTo.com + Reddit r/Proxmox community*
---
## 🎯 Why This Matters for You
**Your situation:**
- Already running Proxmox (10.0.10.3, 10.0.10.2, 10.0.10.4)
- Planning 3D print farm business with your son
- Need CAD/slicing software for 3D printing
- Want modern, efficient homelab stack
**What you'll learn:**
1. **2026 best practices** for homelab hardware and software
2. **GPU passthrough** to run Windows VM with CAD software (Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer, etc.)
3. **How this fits your 3D print farm** business needs
---
## Part 1: Ultimate Homelab Stack for 2026
### Hardware Recommendations
**The Modern Mini PC Approach** (you already have Proxmox servers, but good to know for expansion):
**Ideal Specs:**
- **CPU:** Ryzen 7 or Ryzen 9 (uniform, efficient)
- **RAM:** 32-64GB DDR5 (sweet spot despite high 2025/2026 prices)
- **Storage:** Two NVMe drives (mirrored or separate workloads)
- **Network:** 2.5Gb or 10Gb
- **Power draw:** 20-50 watts (vs. your older servers drawing 100+ watts idle)
**Why mini PCs are trending:**
- Quiet, compact, efficient
- Enterprise-grade performance
- Great models: Minisforum MS-A2, MS-02, MS-01; Beelink SER9 Max
**Your setup:** You already have Proxmox hosts, but this is good to know if you want to add a dedicated node for 3D printing/CAD work later.
---
### Software Stack - The 2026 Essentials
#### 1. **Proxmox VE 9.1** (Foundation) ✅ You already have this!
**What's new in 9.1:**
- **OCI container image support** (NEW) - More efficient than traditional containers
- **vTPM support** for VMs
- **Better SDN (software-defined networking)**
- **Improved backup features**
- No license shenanigans
- Huge community, tons of scripts
**Why it's still #1:** Best balance of power and simplicity for home labs
---
#### 2. **Container Management: Komodo or Portainer**
**Komodo** (New kid on the block - 2025/2026 favorite):
- **Free and fast**
- Modern UI
- Easy Docker deployment and monitoring
- Lighter weight than Portainer
- Perfect for your n8n + container stack
**Portainer** (The 800lb gorilla):
- More features, more complex
- GitOps built-in
- Like "VMware vCenter for containers"
- You already know Docker/containers, so either works
**Recommendation for you:** Try Komodo - it's simpler and you said n8n node definitions are problematic. Komodo might be easier.
---
#### 3. **Nginx Proxy Manager** (Reverse Proxy) ✅ You should add this!
**Why you need this:**
- Manages all your services behind one IP
- **Auto LetsEncrypt SSL certificates** (no more manual cert renewals!)
- GUI-based (way easier than editing Nginx configs)
- Perfect for exposing services safely
**What it does:**
- HTTPS termination
- Automatic renewals
- Domain/subdomain routing (homeassistant.nianticbooks.com, n8n.nianticbooks.com, etc.)
- Access lists and authentication
- Organizes internal vs external access
**Your use case:**
- Right now you probably access services by IP:port (10.0.10.24:8123, etc.)
- With NPM: nice URLs (homeassistant.local or via your Caddy VPS)
- Combined with your Caddy VPS = secure remote access to everything
---
#### 4. **Gitea** (Self-hosted Git) - You need this!
**Why:**
- Store your Docker Compose files in Git (you said you lose track of configs)
- Version control for infrastructure
- Backup your n8n workflows as code
- Store 3D printing business documentation
**Lightweight and fast:**
- Runs as a container
- Looks like GitHub
- Supports issues, pull requests, branches
- **Gitea Actions** = CI/CD built-in (run automation on git push)
**Your use case:**
- Store Obsidian vault in Gitea (private repo on your network)
- Document infrastructure changes
- Track 3D print farm business code (if you automate anything)
---
#### 5. **Proxmox Backup Server (PBS)** ✅ Critical!
**You need this running ASAP:**
- Free, from Proxmox team
- Deduplication, compression, incremental backups
- Fast restores
- Can run on same host (separate disk) or dedicated mini PC/NAS
**Your setup idea:**
- Install PBS on one of your Proxmox nodes
- Point to OMV storage (10.0.10.5) for backup target
- Schedule automated backups of all VMs/containers
- **INCLUDES backing up your OpenClaw container!**
**3-2-1-1-0 rule:**
- 3 copies of data
- 2 different media
- 1 offsite (your VPS? Backblaze B2?)
- 1 offline (USB drive, fireproof safe)
- **0 errors** after verification ← Most important!
---
#### 6. **Core Containers to Run**
**From the "15 containers that make home lab better" list, here's the essentials:**
**Monitoring & Logging:**
- **Dozzle** - Real-time container log viewer (one screen, all logs)
- **Netdata** - System monitoring (CPU, RAM, disk, network)
- **Uptime Kuma** ✅ You already have this (10.0.10.26)
**Management:**
- **Komodo** - Container stack management
- **Nginx Proxy Manager** - Reverse proxy with SSL
- **Gitea** - Git repository
**Security & Services:**
- **Vaultwarden** ✅ You already planned this (10.0.10.27 Week 1)
- **Pi-hole** - DNS-level ad blocking (also planned)
- **Mailrise** - Unified notification bridge (emails become push notifications)
**Automation:**
- **n8n** ✅ You already have this (10.0.10.22)
---
## Part 2: GPU Passthrough for 3D Printing Lab
### The Use Case (From Reddit)
**What someone built:**
- Proxmox host
- Windows 10 VM with GPU passthrough
- GPU: NVIDIA card (prices dropped in late 2024/2025)
- Purpose: Run CAD software (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, etc.) and slicing software (PrusaSlicer, Cura, etc.)
**Why GPU passthrough matters:**
- CAD software needs GPU acceleration
- 3D rendering and complex models
- Slicing large files with previews
- Remote access to Windows VM = access CAD from anywhere
---
### How It Works
**The Setup:**
1. **Proxmox host** with dedicated GPU (not the iGPU used for Proxmox console)
2. **Windows 10/11 VM** with GPU passed through
3. **RDP or remote desktop** to access VM
4. Install CAD software, slicers, 3D printing tools
5. Access from any device (your PC, iPhone, Mac)
**The Result:**
- Full GPU acceleration for CAD
- Can run multiple 3D printing tools
- Centralized 3D printing workstation
- Your son can access the VM too (collaborative design work)
---
### Requirements
**Hardware:**
- Dedicated GPU (NVIDIA or AMD)
- Don't use iGPU (Proxmox needs it for console)
- Budget options: GTX 1060, 1660, RTX 3060
- Pro options: RTX 4060, 4070 (better CAD performance)
- CPU with VT-d / AMD-Vi (virtualization extensions) ✅ Your Ryzen CPUs support this
- Motherboard with IOMMU support ✅ Your Proxmox hosts likely support this
**Software:**
- Proxmox with IOMMU enabled in BIOS
- GPU drivers inside Windows VM
- Remote desktop software (built-in RDP or Parsec for better performance)
---
### Configuration Steps (High-Level)
**1. Enable IOMMU in BIOS:**
- Boot into BIOS on Proxmox host
- Enable VT-d (Intel) or AMD-Vi (AMD)
- Save and reboot
**2. Enable IOMMU in Proxmox:**
Edit `/etc/default/grub`:
```bash
# For Intel
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet intel_iommu=on iommu=pt"
# For AMD
GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="quiet amd_iommu=on iommu=pt"
```
Update grub: `update-grub && reboot`
**3. Load VFIO modules:**
Edit `/etc/modules`:
```
vfio
vfio_iommu_type1
vfio_pci
vfio_virqfd
```
**4. Blacklist GPU drivers on host:**
(So Proxmox doesn't try to use the GPU)
```bash
echo "blacklist nouveau" >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
echo "blacklist nvidia" >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
update-initramfs -u
```
**5. Create Windows VM in Proxmox:**
- Machine: q35
- BIOS: OVMF (UEFI)
- Add EFI disk
- **Add PCI device** (your GPU)
- Set CPU type to "host" (important for passthrough)
- Enable "PCIe" checkbox on GPU device
**6. Install Windows + GPU drivers:**
- Install Windows normally
- Install NVIDIA/AMD drivers inside Windows
- Verify GPU is recognized (Device Manager)
**7. Remote Access:**
- Enable RDP in Windows
- Or install Parsec (better for CAD/gaming performance)
- Access VM from anywhere on your network
---
### For Your 3D Print Farm Business
**Use cases:**
1. **Centralized CAD workstation** - You and your son access same VM
2. **Slicing station** - Queue up print jobs, generate G-code
3. **Design library** - Store all STL files, designs in one place
4. **Remote access** - Work on designs from your bus route (when parked, obviously!)
5. **Backup everything** - VM backups = CAD software + settings + files all backed up together
**Software you'd run:**
- **Fusion 360** (free for hobbyists/small business)
- **PrusaSlicer** or **Cura** (slicing)
- **Blender** (if doing custom modeling)
- **Bambu Studio** (for your Bambu A1)
- **OctoPrint / Mainsail** web UIs (manage printers remotely)
**Workflow:**
1. Design in Fusion 360 (with GPU acceleration)
2. Export STL
3. Slice in PrusaSlicer/Bambu Studio
4. Send to printer (via OctoPrint or direct USB)
5. Monitor prints via webcam + OctoPrint
---
### Budget GPU Options (2026 Prices)
**Entry Level ($150-250 used):**
- GTX 1060 6GB - Good for basic CAD
- GTX 1660 Super - Better performance, still affordable
**Mid-Range ($250-400):**
- RTX 3060 12GB - Excellent CAD performance, good value
- RTX 4060 - Newer, more efficient
**Pro Level ($500+):**
- RTX 4070 - Great for complex CAD assemblies
- RTX 4080 - Overkill for most home use
**Recommendation for you:** RTX 3060 or RTX 4060 - sweet spot for price/performance for CAD work.
---
## How This Fits Your Current Setup
### Your Proxmox Infrastructure
**Current hosts:**
- main-pve (10.0.10.3)
- pve-router (10.0.10.2)
- pve-storage (10.0.10.4)
**Option 1: Add GPU to existing host**
- Install GPU in main-pve (if there's a PCIe slot)
- Pass through to Windows VM
- Use for CAD/3D printing workstation
**Option 2: Dedicated 3D printing node**
- Buy a mini PC with PCIe slot OR desktop with GPU
- Install Proxmox
- Cluster it with your existing nodes
- Dedicated to 3D print farm workloads
**Option 3: Use iMac (10.0.10.11)**
- Your iMac already has GPU
- Install Windows via Boot Camp or Parallels
- Not ideal (macOS CAD apps are limited), but works short-term
---
### Immediate Action Plan
**This Week:**
1. ✅ **Install Nginx Proxy Manager** container
- Makes all services accessible via nice URLs
- Auto SSL certificates
- 30-minute setup
2. ✅ **Install Gitea** container
- Start version-controlling your infrastructure
- Store Docker Compose files, n8n workflows, notes
- 15-minute setup
3. ✅ **Set up Proxmox Backup Server**
- Install on one of your Proxmox nodes
- Point to OMV (10.0.10.5) for storage
- Schedule backups of all VMs/containers
- 1-hour setup
**Next Week:**
4. **Research GPU options**
- Check if main-pve has free PCIe slot
- Look at used GPU market (Facebook Marketplace, eBay)
- Budget: $200-300 for RTX 3060 used
5. **Test GPU passthrough** (once GPU acquired)
- Follow configuration steps above
- Create Windows 10 VM
- Install Fusion 360, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio
- Test remote access via RDP
**Month 1:**
6. **Centralize 3D printing workstation**
- Move all CAD/slicing to Windows VM
- Set up file sharing (SMB) to OMV for STL library
- Configure remote access (VPN or Caddy reverse proxy)
7. **Document workflow for your son**
- How to access VM
- How to use CAD software
- How to slice and send prints
- Collaborative design process
---
## Key Takeaways
### What You Should Implement Now
**High Priority (This Week):**
1. **Nginx Proxy Manager** - Makes everything easier to access
2. **Gitea** - Version control for your infrastructure
3. **Proxmox Backup Server** - Protect your work (VA docs, business plans, everything!)
**Medium Priority (Next Week):**
4. **Komodo** - Replace or augment Portainer, simpler UI
5. **Dozzle** - Real-time log viewer (helps with debugging n8n, containers)
6. **Pi-hole** - DNS ad blocking (already planned, but bump up priority)
**Lower Priority (Month 1-2):**
7. **GPU passthrough setup** (once you buy GPU)
8. **Netdata** - System monitoring
9. **Mailrise** - Unified notifications
---
### Why This Matters for Your Business
**3D Print Farm Business:**
- **Centralized workstation** = you + your son collaborate on designs
- **GPU acceleration** = faster CAD, complex models, better workflow
- **Remote access** = work from anywhere (bus parking lot, home, vacation)
- **Professional setup** = looks good if you show clients your process
**Homelab Improvements:**
- **Better organization** (Gitea for code, Nginx Proxy Manager for access)
- **Better backups** (PBS protects your VA docs, business plans, everything)
- **Better monitoring** (Uptime Kuma + Netdata + Dozzle)
- **Professional skills** = you learn modern DevOps tools (good for HomelabHub.AI business too!)
---
## Resources
**Setup Guides:**
- [Proxmox PCI Passthrough (Official Wiki)](https://pve.proxmox.com/wiki/PCI_Passthrough)
- [Nginx Proxy Manager Docker Setup](https://www.virtualizationhowto.com/2023/10/setting-up-nginx-proxy-manager-on-docker-with-easy-letsencrypt-ssl/)
- [Gitea Installation Guide](https://docs.gitea.io/en-us/install-with-docker/)
- [Proxmox Backup Server Documentation](https://pbs.proxmox.com/docs/)
**Communities:**
- r/Proxmox on Reddit
- r/homelab on Reddit
- r/3Dprinting on Reddit
- Proxmox forums (forum.proxmox.com)
**Your existing resources:**
- Your Proxmox infrastructure (already solid foundation)
- Your Caddy VPS (already handling reverse proxy externally)
- Your OMV storage (great for backup target)
- Your son's 3D printing interest (built-in business partner!)
---
**Questions? Want me to help you install any of these? Just ask!** 🚀
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# TOOLS.md - Local Notes
Skills define *how* tools work. This file is for *your* specifics — the stuff that's unique to your setup.
## Fred's Homelab Infrastructure
### Network
- Main Network: 10.0.10.0/24
- VPN: WireGuard tunnel at 10.0.8.0/24
- VPS: 66.63.182.168 (vps.nianticbooks.com) running Caddy reverse proxy
### Proxmox Hosts
- Main Proxmox host: 10.0.10.3 (main-pve)
- HP DL380: Proxmox host running my container
### Key Services (LXC Containers)
- Home Assistant: 10.0.10.24 - Smart home automation
- n8n: 10.0.10.22 (CT 106) - Workflow automation
- Uptime Kuma: 10.0.10.26 (CT 128) - Service monitoring
- OpenClaw Gateway: 10.0.10.28 (CT 130) - AI agent coordination (that's me!)
- Running as LXC container on HP DL380
- No sound card/audio output on this container
- Step-CA: 10.0.10.15 (CT 115) - Internal certificate authority
### Paired Nodes
- **Fred's iMac**: 10.0.10.11 - OpenClaw desktop app node
- Provides: Camera, screen recording, canvas display, notifications
- Potential audio output for TTS
- Near Fred but screen visibility limited
- **Known Issue:** `nodes screen_record` fails with "The operation could not be completed" (OpenClaw 2026.2.1 bug)
- **Workaround:** Use native `screencapture` command instead:
```bash
# Record 3 seconds of screen
screencapture -T 3 -V 3 /tmp/screen-recording.mp4
```
### Current Projects
- Homelab infrastructure management
- 3D printing projects
- Android head unit/carputer for truck
## Location
- Weather location: Niantic, IL 62551
## Tasks & Organization
- Wants to use Apple Reminders/Tasks on iPhone
- Need to explore integration options
## n8n Workflow Automation
**Instance:** http://10.0.10.22:5678
**API Key:** `eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzdWIiOiI1ZTVjZTQ2Zi1iNmUyLTQyMGEtYmUzMC1iYzQzYThlMDA1YjMiLCJpc3MiOiJuOG4iLCJhdWQiOiJwdWJsaWMtYXBpIiwiaWF0IjoxNzcwMDk3NDEwfQ.7NBimIPNlVH_Jif-3FU-9MSPfPUP1ILSznKGR1JzpE8`
**User:** OpenClaw (API access granted Feb 3, 2026)
**Active Workflows:**
- Prometheus alerts → Discord/Email/Pushover
- Backup verification (daily @ 6 AM)
- SSL certificate expiration monitor
- Service health monitor (every 5 min via Uptime Kuma)
- Task overdue alerts (every 4 hours)
- Uptime Kuma webhook → alerts
**API Usage:**
```bash
# List all workflows
curl -H "X-N8N-API-KEY: <key>" http://10.0.10.22:5678/api/v1/workflows
# Get specific workflow
curl -H "X-N8N-API-KEY: <key>" http://10.0.10.22:5678/api/v1/workflows/{id}
# Trigger workflow
curl -X POST -H "X-N8N-API-KEY: <key>" http://10.0.10.22:5678/api/v1/workflows/{id}/execute
```
---
Add whatever helps you do your job. This is your cheat sheet.