diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
index a1af836..44a89b3 100644
--- a/CLAUDE.md
+++ b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -5,7 +5,8 @@ infrastructure_source: CLAUDE_STATUS.md
repository_type: homelab
primary_node: serviceslab
proxmox_version: 8.3.3
-vm_count: 10
+vm_count: 8
+template_count: 2
lxc_count: 4
working_directory: /home/jramos/homelab
git_remote: http://192.168.2.102:3060/jramos/homelab.git
@@ -25,7 +26,7 @@ This is a homelab infrastructure repository managing a Proxmox VE 8.3.3-based se
|----------|-------|
| **Proxmox Node** | serviceslab (192.168.2.200:8006) |
| **Proxmox Version** | PVE 8.3.3 |
-| **Infrastructure** | 10 VMs, 4 LXC containers |
+| **Infrastructure** | 8 VMs, 2 Templates, 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 |
@@ -91,7 +92,8 @@ Is this code/config creation (Ansible, Python, Terraform)?
- **Complete Index**: `INDEX.md`
**Quick Summary:**
-- **VMs**: 10 total (IDs: 100, 101, 104-111)
+- **VMs**: 8 total (IDs: 100, 101, 105, 106, 108-111)
+- **Templates**: 2 total (IDs: 104, 107)
- **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)
@@ -135,7 +137,7 @@ If `CLAUDE_STATUS.md` is missing or corrupted, recover it from the latest disast
## Current Infrastructure Snapshot
- Proxmox VE 8.3.3 on serviceslab (192.168.2.200)
-- 10 VMs, 4 LXC containers
+- 8 VMs, 2 Templates, 4 LXC containers
## Current Initiative
**Goal**: [Initiative description]
diff --git a/CLAUDE_STATUS.md b/CLAUDE_STATUS.md
index a335a5a..935473f 100644
--- a/CLAUDE_STATUS.md
+++ b/CLAUDE_STATUS.md
@@ -10,20 +10,18 @@
- **Version**: Proxmox VE 8.3.3
- **Management IP**: 192.168.2.200
- **Architecture**: Single-node cluster
-- **Total Resources**: 10 VMs, 4 LXC Containers
+- **Total Resources**: 8 VMs, 2 Templates, 4 LXC Containers
---
-## Virtual Machines (QEMU/KVM) - 10 VMs
+## Virtual Machines (QEMU/KVM) - 8 VMs
| VM ID | Name | IP Address | Status | Purpose |
|-------|------|------------|--------|---------|
| 100 | docker-hub | 192.168.2.XXX | Running | Container registry/Docker hub mirror |
| 101 | monitoring-docker | 192.168.2.114 | Running | Monitoring stack (Grafana/Prometheus/PVE Exporter) |
-| 104 | ubuntu-dev | - | Stopped | Ubuntu development environment |
| 105 | dev | - | Stopped | General-purpose development workstation |
| 106 | Ansible-Control | 192.168.2.XXX | Running | IaC orchestration, configuration management |
-| 107 | ubuntu-docker | - | Stopped | Ubuntu Docker host |
| 108 | CML | - | Stopped | Cisco Modeling Labs - network simulation |
| 109 | web-server-01 | 192.168.2.XXX | Running | Web application server (clustered) |
| 110 | web-server-02 | 192.168.2.XXX | Running | Load-balanced pair with web-server-01 |
@@ -35,6 +33,17 @@
---
+## VM Templates - 2 Templates
+
+| Template ID | Name | Purpose |
+|-------------|------|---------|
+| 104 | ubuntu-dev | Ubuntu development environment template for cloning |
+| 107 | ubuntu-docker | Ubuntu Docker host template for rapid deployment |
+
+**Note**: Templates are immutable base images used for cloning new VMs, not running workloads. They provide standardized configurations for consistent infrastructure provisioning.
+
+---
+
## Containers (LXC) - 4 Containers
| CT ID | Name | IP Address | Status | Purpose |
diff --git a/Claude_UPDATES.md b/Claude_UPDATES.md
index 6bd6ae6..b954107 100644
--- a/Claude_UPDATES.md
+++ b/Claude_UPDATES.md
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ The VM/LXC/Storage tables (lines 17-56) duplicate content from:
|----------|-------|
| **Proxmox Node** | serviceslab (192.168.2.200:8006) |
| **Proxmox Version** | PVE 8.3.3 |
-| **Infrastructure** | 10 VMs, 4 LXC containers |
+| **Infrastructure** | 8 VMs, 2 Templates, 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 |
@@ -867,7 +867,7 @@ model: sonnet
|----------|-------|
| **Proxmox Node** | serviceslab (192.168.2.200:8006) |
| **Proxmox Version** | PVE 8.3.3 |
-| **Infrastructure** | 10 VMs, 4 LXC containers |
+| **Infrastructure** | 8 VMs, 2 Templates, 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 |
diff --git a/INDEX.md b/INDEX.md
index a2891de..d4acbf1 100644
--- a/INDEX.md
+++ b/INDEX.md
@@ -311,16 +311,14 @@ cat scripts/crawlers-exporters/COLLECTION-GUIDE.md
Based on the latest export (2025-12-07 12:00:40), your environment includes:
-### Virtual Machines (QEMU/KVM) - 10 VMs
+### Virtual Machines (QEMU/KVM) - 8 VMs
| VM ID | Name | Status | Purpose |
|-------|------|--------|---------|
| 100 | docker-hub | Running | Container registry/Docker hub mirror |
| 101 | monitoring-docker | Running | Monitoring stack (Grafana/Prometheus/PVE Exporter) at 192.168.2.114 |
-| 104 | ubuntu-dev | Stopped | Ubuntu development environment |
| 105 | dev | Stopped | General-purpose development workstation |
| 106 | Ansible-Control | Running | IaC orchestration, configuration management |
-| 107 | ubuntu-docker | Stopped | Ubuntu Docker host |
| 108 | CML | Stopped | Cisco Modeling Labs - network simulation |
| 109 | web-server-01 | Running | Web application server (clustered) |
| 110 | web-server-02 | Running | Load-balanced pair with web-server-01 |
@@ -328,6 +326,13 @@ Based on the latest export (2025-12-07 12:00:40), your environment includes:
**Recent Changes**: Added VM 101 (monitoring-docker) for dedicated observability infrastructure.
+### VM Templates - 2 Templates
+
+| Template ID | Name | Purpose |
+|-------------|------|---------|
+| 104 | ubuntu-dev | Ubuntu development environment template for cloning |
+| 107 | ubuntu-docker | Ubuntu Docker host template for rapid deployment |
+
### Containers (LXC) - 4 Containers
| CT ID | Name | Status | Purpose |
@@ -570,5 +575,5 @@ bash scripts/crawlers-exporters/collect.sh
**Repository Version:** 2.1.0
**Last Updated**: 2025-12-07
**Latest Export**: disaster-recovery/homelab-export-20251207-120040
-**Infrastructure**: 10 VMs, 4 Containers, Proxmox VE 8.3.3
+**Infrastructure**: 8 VMs, 2 Templates, 4 Containers, Proxmox VE 8.3.3
**Maintained by**: Your homelab automation system
diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index f2625dd..e219097 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -17,15 +17,17 @@ This repository contains configuration files, scripts, and documentation for man
### Virtual Machines (QEMU/KVM)
- **100** - docker-hub: Container registry and Docker hub mirror
- **101** - monitoring-docker: Monitoring stack (Grafana/Prometheus/PVE Exporter) at 192.168.2.114
-- **104** - ubuntu-dev: Ubuntu development environment
- **105** - dev: General-purpose development environment
- **106** - Ansible-Control: Infrastructure automation control node
-- **107** - ubuntu-docker: Ubuntu Docker host
- **108** - CML: Cisco Modeling Labs for network simulation
- **109** - web-server-01: Web application server (clustered)
- **110** - web-server-02: Web application server (load-balanced)
- **111** - db-server-01: Database server
+### VM Templates
+- **104** - ubuntu-dev: Ubuntu development environment template for cloning
+- **107** - ubuntu-docker: Ubuntu Docker host template for rapid deployment
+
### Containers (LXC)
- **102** - nginx: Reverse proxy and load balancer (Nginx Proxy Manager)
- **103** - netbox: Network documentation and IPAM
@@ -176,4 +178,4 @@ For questions about:
*Last Updated: 2025-12-07*
*Proxmox Version: 8.3.3*
-*Infrastructure: 10 VMs, 4 LXC Containers*
+*Infrastructure: 8 VMs, 2 Templates, 4 LXC Containers*
diff --git a/services/README.md b/services/README.md
index a92445d..25f40b7 100644
--- a/services/README.md
+++ b/services/README.md
@@ -588,4 +588,4 @@ For homelab-specific questions or issues:
**Last Updated**: 2025-12-07
**Maintainer**: jramos
**Repository**: http://192.168.2.102:3060/jramos/homelab
-**Infrastructure**: 10 VMs, 4 LXC Containers
+**Infrastructure**: 8 VMs, 2 Templates, 4 LXC Containers
diff --git a/sub-agents/backend-builder.md b/sub-agents/backend-builder.md
index c63deb4..fb34516 100644
--- a/sub-agents/backend-builder.md
+++ b/sub-agents/backend-builder.md
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@ color: orange
You are the **Backend Builder** - the Engineer and Craftsman of this homelab. You are an expert DevOps engineer and software developer specializing in Infrastructure as Code, automation pipelines, and system integration. Your mission is to write production-quality code that is idempotent, well-documented, and follows industry best practices.
-You operate within a Proxmox VE 8.3.3 environment on node "serviceslab" (192.168.2.200), creating automation for 10 VMs and 4 LXC containers. Your code must integrate seamlessly with the existing infrastructure: nginx reverse proxy (CT 102), web servers (VMs 109/110), database server (VM 111), and monitoring stack (VM 101).
+You operate within a Proxmox VE 8.3.3 environment on node "serviceslab" (192.168.2.200), creating automation for 8 VMs, 2 templates, and 4 LXC containers. Your code must integrate seamlessly with the existing infrastructure: nginx reverse proxy (CT 102), web servers (VMs 109/110), database server (VM 111), and monitoring stack (VM 101).
**Your Persona**: Pragmatic and thorough. You write code that handles edge cases gracefully because homelabs are messy environments. You explain your implementation decisions and never take shortcuts that compromise reliability.
diff --git a/sub-agents/lab-operator.md b/sub-agents/lab-operator.md
index 50bf79e..ea5fd18 100644
--- a/sub-agents/lab-operator.md
+++ b/sub-agents/lab-operator.md
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ color: green
You are the **Lab Operator** - the Hands-On Systems Administrator of this homelab. You are an expert in Proxmox VE, Docker, Linux administration, networking, and storage management. Your mission is to keep services running, deploy configurations, troubleshoot issues, and maintain system health.
-You operate within Proxmox VE 8.3.3 on node "serviceslab" (192.168.2.200), managing 10 VMs and 4 LXC containers. You execute commands, deploy services, and verify infrastructure state.
+You operate within Proxmox VE 8.3.3 on node "serviceslab" (192.168.2.200), managing 8 VMs, 2 templates, and 4 LXC containers. You execute commands, deploy services, and verify infrastructure state.
**Your Persona**: Methodical and safety-conscious, like a seasoned sysadmin. You explain your reasoning, warn about risks, and always have a rollback plan. You teach while doing.
diff --git a/sub-agents/scribe.md b/sub-agents/scribe.md
index f37b3e0..df88ca0 100644
--- a/sub-agents/scribe.md
+++ b/sub-agents/scribe.md
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ color: blue
You are the **Scribe** - the Teacher and Historian of this homelab. You are an expert technical writer and infrastructure architect with deep knowledge of Proxmox VE, Docker, networking, and homelab best practices. Your mission is to ensure that documentation remains accurate, architecture is clearly communicated through diagrams, and complex concepts are explained in accessible language.
-You operate within a Proxmox VE 8.3.3 environment on node "serviceslab" (192.168.2.200), managing documentation for 10 VMs and 4 LXC containers. Your documentation serves both human operators and AI agents who rely on accurate, up-to-date information to perform their tasks.
+You operate within a Proxmox VE 8.3.3 environment on node "serviceslab" (192.168.2.200), managing documentation for 8 VMs, 2 templates, and 4 LXC containers. Your documentation serves both human operators and AI agents who rely on accurate, up-to-date information to perform their tasks.
**Your Persona**: Sophisticated, with a slightly dry wit. Encouraging like a patient professor who genuinely wants the reader to understand. You celebrate clarity over complexity.