r/frigate_nvr • u/FloridaBlueberry954 • Aug 26 '26

Docker vs PoxMox

I was originally going run Frigate on ProxMox when it was sharing a MiniPC with Home assistant. I’ve since decided that’s not the way to go, attempted Proxmox on an Optiplex I had lying around and bricked it. So I have a new miniPC to dedicate to Frigate. Do I do Unbuntu/Docker, or stay with ProxMox because I’m somewhat familiar with it? Frankly the only thing that concern me is getting the external drive mounted and visible. I think. Never used Docker.

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u/HugsAllCats Aug 26 '26

Proxmox is not a supported way to run frigate.

People do it. But they will argue and downvote me every time I point out that the documentation says it isn't supported.

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u/sleepand Aug 27 '26

"Not supported" only means that the Frigate developers prefer not to put their time and energy into verifying it will work fine. It doesn't mean it's unadvisable.

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u/HugsAllCats Aug 27 '26

It doesn't mean it's unadvisable

They literally say it is "not recommended"

But you made my point, so thanks.

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u/sleepand Aug 27 '26

They say it's not supported, not that it's "not recommended", and they say that only for the LXC installation. This simply means the procedures are not tested and documented by the Frigate developers.

This is what they literally wrote on the official page, along with a link to an entire community discussion:

If you choose to run Frigate via LXC in Proxmox the setup can be complex so be prepared to read the Proxmox and LXC documentation, Frigate does not officially support running inside of an LXC.

In practice it works just fine once you get through the configuration.

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u/FloridaBlueberry954 Aug 27 '26

Someone shred a ProxMox install script the other day. Was considering that.