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Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys: MCP server
Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys is an open-source MCP server that lets an AI agent manage Proxmox services with dry-run plans, snapshots and audit logging. Its repository has 58 stars and its last commit is from October 22, 2026 and it is licensed under Apache-2.0.
| Adoption (stars) | 18/40 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | 30/30 | |
| Framework (licence, registry, official) | 20/30 |
What Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys does
According to its repository: “Manage Proxmox VE, Backup Server, Mail Gateway and Datacenter Manager with dry-run plans, snapshots and a tamper-evident audit log; read-only by default.”
An MCP server gives an AI agent extra tools it calls during the conversation: the agent reads their description, decides to use them and gets the result back. Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys is listed under Cloud platforms, a category of 116 servers in the directory, where it ranks #57 by stars.
Topics declared by the repository: a2a, proxmox, api, pbs, pve, agents.
Installing and connecting Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys
Distribution modes declared in the official MCP registry:
- PyPI package (Python, started with
uvxorpip)
Like any MCP server, you declare it in your client's configuration (Claude Desktop, Claude Code, Cursor, VS Code, Codex…): a name, the command that starts it or its URL, and any environment variables. The client then starts it and lists its tools. Project language: Python.
Security: what to check
An MCP server runs code with the rights you give it, and the model reads its tool descriptions: a malicious or compromised server can hijack the agent. Read the code, or pick a maintained and widely used server, before connecting it.
None of the risk signals we track (system access, secrets, missing licence, abandonment) applies to Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys. That does not replace reading the code.
Good practice: grant only the rights needed (least privilege), require human approval for irreversible actions, and run the AI agent security check.
Project activity and maintenance
Created on June 11, 2026, the john-broadway/proximo repository has 58 stars and 11 forks, with 3 open issues. It has more stars than 54% of the servers in the directory. It received changes this month. Version published in the registry: 0.46.2 (October 22, 2026).
Stars measure attention, not quality: a recent, heavily promoted project can collect them fast, while a useful but niche server will have few.
Verdict
Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys is a reasonable choice; check the points below before connecting it.
Strengths
- Active project: recent commit
- Listed in the official MCP registry
- Permissive licence (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys?
Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys is distributed as PyPI package (Python, started with uvx or pip). Add it to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop, Cursor, VS Code…) following the README of john-broadway/proximo.
Is Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys free?
The code is published under the Apache-2.0 licence and can be used free of charge.
Is Proximo — the Proxmox MCP you can hand the keys safe?
No risk signal found (system access, secrets, licence, abandonment). As with any MCP server, keep rights minimal and read the code before sensitive use.
Is it an official server?
Nothing says so: it is a project published by john-broadway on GitHub. Check who maintains it before giving it access.
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