homelab/CLAUDE.md

---
version: 2.2.0
last_updated: 2025-12-07
infrastructure_source: CLAUDE_STATUS.md
repository_type: homelab
primary_node: serviceslab
proxmox_version: 8.3.3
vm_count: 10
lxc_count: 4
working_directory: /home/jramos/homelab
git_remote: http://192.168.2.102:3060/jramos/homelab.git
---

# CLAUDE.md

This file provides guidance to Claude Code (claude.ai/code) when working with code in this repository.

## Repository Overview

This is a homelab infrastructure repository managing a Proxmox VE 8.3.3-based services and development laboratory environment. The infrastructure follows a hybrid architecture pattern combining traditional virtualization (KVM/QEMU) with containerization (LXC) for optimal resource utilization and service isolation.

## Quick Reference

| Resource | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Proxmox Node** | serviceslab (192.168.2.200:8006) |
| **Proxmox Version** | PVE 8.3.3 |
| **Infrastructure** | 10 VMs, 4 LXC containers |
| **Monitoring** | http://192.168.2.114:3000 (Grafana) |
| **Version Control** | Gitea at 192.168.2.102:3060 |
| **Working Directory** | /home/jramos/homelab |
| **Live Status** | See `CLAUDE_STATUS.md` for current inventory |

**Key Services:**
- VM 101 (monitoring-docker): Grafana, Prometheus, PVE Exporter
- CT 102 (nginx): Nginx Proxy Manager (reverse proxy)
- CT 112 (twingate-connector): Zero-trust network access
- CT 113 (n8n): Workflow automation at 192.168.2.107

## Agent Selection Guide

When working with this repository, choose the appropriate agent based on task type:

| Task Type | Primary Agent | Tools Available | Notes |
|-----------|---------------|-----------------|-------|
| **Git Operations** | `librarian` | Bash, Read, Grep, Edit, Write | Commits, branches, merges, .gitignore |
| **Documentation** | `scribe` | Read, Grep, Glob, Edit, Write | READMEs, architecture docs, diagrams |
| **Infrastructure Ops** | `lab-operator` | Bash, Read, Grep, Glob, Edit, Write | Proxmox, Docker, networking, storage |
| **Code/IaC Development** | `backend-builder` | Bash, Read, Grep, Glob, Edit, Write | Ansible, Terraform, Python, Shell |
| **File Creation** | Main Agent | All tools | Use when sub-agents lack specific tools |
| **Complex Multi-Agent Tasks** | Main Agent | All tools | Coordinates between specialized agents |

### Task Routing Decision Tree

```
Is this a git/version control task?
├── Yes → Use librarian
└── No ↓

Is this documentation (README, guides, diagrams)?
├── Yes → Use scribe
└── No ↓

Does this require system commands (docker, ssh, proxmox)?
├── Yes → Use lab-operator
└── No ↓

Is this code/config creation (Ansible, Python, Terraform)?
├── Yes → Use backend-builder
└── No → Use Main Agent
```

### Agent Collaboration Patterns

**Documentation Workflow:**
1. `backend-builder` or `lab-operator` creates/modifies infrastructure
2. `scribe` updates documentation
3. `librarian` commits all changes

**Infrastructure Deployment:**
1. `backend-builder` writes IaC (Ansible/Terraform/Compose)
2. `lab-operator` deploys to Proxmox/Docker
3. `scribe` documents deployment
4. `librarian` commits configuration

## Infrastructure Overview

**For detailed, current infrastructure inventory, see:**
- **Live Status**: `CLAUDE_STATUS.md` (most current)
- **Service Details**: `services/README.md`
- **Complete Index**: `INDEX.md`

**Quick Summary:**
- **VMs**: 10 total (IDs: 100, 101, 104-111)
- **LXC Containers**: 4 total (IDs: 102, 103, 112, 113)
- **Storage Pools**: local, local-lvm, Vault (ZFS), PBS-Backups, iso-share
- **Monitoring**: VM 101 at 192.168.2.114 (Grafana/Prometheus/PVE Exporter)

**Note**: Infrastructure details change frequently. Always reference `CLAUDE_STATUS.md` for accurate counts, IPs, and status.

### Architecture Patterns & Design Decisions

**Tiered Application Architecture**: The infrastructure implements a classic three-tier design with dedicated web servers (109, 110), database server (111), and reverse proxy (102), suggesting this lab is used for practicing production-like deployments.

**Automation-First Approach**: The presence of Ansible-Control (106), Gitea (100), and NetBox (103) indicates a focus on Infrastructure as Code and proper documentation practices—rather civilized.

**Network Simulation Capability**: CML (108) suggests network engineering activities, possibly testing configurations before production deployment.

**Container Strategy**: The selective use of LXC for stateless or lightweight services (nginx, netbox, twingate, n8n) vs full VMs for complex applications demonstrates thoughtful resource optimization.

**Monitoring & Observability**: The dedicated monitoring VM (101) with Grafana, Prometheus, and PVE Exporter provides comprehensive infrastructure visibility, enabling proactive capacity planning and performance optimization.

**Zero-Trust Security**: Implementation of Twingate connector (CT 112) demonstrates modern security practices, providing secure remote access without traditional VPN complexity.

**Backup Strategy**: PBS-Backups utilization is at 27.43% (see CLAUDE_STATUS.md for current metrics). Automated daily incremental backups with weekly full backups ensure data protection across all VMs and containers.

## Working with This Environment

### Universal Workflow
For every complex task, every Agent must follow this loop:
1.  **Read**: `cat CLAUDE_STATUS.md` to see where we are.
2.  **Execute**: Perform your specific task (Coding, Docs, Sysadmin).
3.  **Update**: Edit `CLAUDE_STATUS.md` to mark your step as `[x]` and update the "Current Context".

### Status File Template
If `CLAUDE_STATUS.md` is missing or corrupted, recover it from the latest disaster recovery export:
- **Location**: `disaster-recovery/homelab-export-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS/CLAUDE_STATUS.md`
- **Alternative**: Use the scribe agent to recreate from current infrastructure state

**Minimum required structure:**
```markdown
# Homelab Infrastructure Status
**Last Updated**: YYYY-MM-DD HH:MM:SS
**Export Reference**: disaster-recovery/homelab-export-YYYYMMDD-HHMMSS

## Current Infrastructure Snapshot
- Proxmox VE 8.3.3 on serviceslab (192.168.2.200)
- 10 VMs, 4 LXC containers

## Current Initiative
**Goal**: [Initiative description]
**Phase**: [Planning / Implementation / Testing]
**Progress Checklist**: [Task list with checkboxes]

## Recent Infrastructure Changes
[Chronological log of changes with dates]
```



### Access Patterns

- **Proxmox Web UI**: Primary management interface for VM/CT lifecycle operations
- **Ansible**: Automated configuration deployment and orchestration
- **Gitea**: CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure testing and deployment
- **NetBox**: Network documentation and IP address management

### Maintenance Considerations

- **Uptime**: Track uptime metrics in disaster recovery exports for trend analysis
- **Storage Growth**: PBS-Backups at 27.43%, Vault at 10.88%, local at 15.13% (see CLAUDE_STATUS.md for current metrics)
- **Capacity Planning**: Current utilization suggests comfortable headroom; monitor trends via Proxmox metrics in monitoring-docker (101)

## Development Setup

The repository structure will house:
- Ansible playbooks and roles for infrastructure automation
- Terraform/OpenTofu configurations for Proxmox resource provisioning
- Docker Compose files for service definitions
- Documentation and runbooks for common operations
- Network diagrams and architecture documentation

## Notes

- This is a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) environment
- Working directory: /home/jramos/homelab
- Proxmox node `serviceslab` is the single point of management
- Infrastructure demonstrates production-like patterns suitable for learning and testing