FEATURE: Display estimated file and block device sizes before backup configuration
NEW FUNCTIONS:
- calculate_file_backup_size() - Calculates total size of files to backup
* Uses du with exclude patterns
* Handles multiple paths
* Returns human-readable format (KB/MB/GB)
- get_block_device_size() - Gets block device total size
* Uses blockdev or lsblk
* Returns size in GB
DISPLAY LOCATIONS:
1. During initial setup:
- Shows estimated file size after entering backup paths
- Shows block device size after selecting device
- Includes helpful notes about compression/deduplication
2. When editing existing configuration:
- Same size displays during reconfiguration
3. In configuration summaries:
- Final installation summary
- Settings update summary
USER EXPERIENCE:
✓ Estimated file backup size: 45.3 GB
✓ Block device size: 256.0 GB
⚠ Note: Actual size may be smaller due to PBS deduplication and compression
⚠ Note: Block device backups can take 20-30+ minutes depending on size
This helps users:
- Understand backup size before committing
- Plan storage requirements on PBS server
- Set realistic time expectations for backups
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SECURITY: Protect sensitive files from accidental commits
Added comprehensive .gitignore to prevent committing:
- Encryption keys (*.key, *.pem, encryption-key*.json)
- Configuration files (pbs-client.conf, /config/)
- Credentials and secrets (.env, credentials*, secrets*)
- Logs that might contain sensitive data (*.log, /logs/)
- Temporary files (*.tmp, *.swp, *~)
- IDE and build artifacts
This ensures no sensitive data is accidentally committed to the repo.
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DOCUMENTATION UPDATE:
Added comprehensive Docker instructions to README:
CHANGES:
- Added "🚧 IN DEVELOPMENT" warning to Docker section
- Emphasized native Linux installer as stable production version
- Added step-by-step Quick Start instructions:
1. Build the image
2. Run container with volume mounts
3. Configure via web UI
- Included examples for different backup paths
- Added "Configuration UI" to features list
- Clarified Settings page workflow
ORGANIZATION:
- Docker section appears AFTER all native Linux sections
- Clear warning that Docker is for testing/cross-platform use
- Native Linux positioned as primary, stable solution
This makes it clear to users:
- Native Linux = Production ready ✅
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FEATURE: Settings page for configuring PBS backups via web UI
PROBLEM:
- Users had no way to configure PBS settings from the web dashboard
- Required manually setting environment variables or restarting containers
- Blank stats because no configuration existed
SOLUTION:
Added complete configuration management system:
API ENDPOINTS:
- GET /config - Retrieve current configuration
- POST /config - Save new configuration to /config/settings.json
DASHBOARD ENHANCEMENTS:
- New "⚙ Settings" button in Actions section
- Modal form with all configuration options:
* PBS Repository (user@pam!token@host:port:datastore)
* PBS Password/Token Secret
* Backup Hostname
* Backup Paths
* Exclude Patterns (multi-line textarea)
* Backup Schedule (cron expression)
* Timezone
- Form validation and user-friendly placeholders
- Persistent storage to /config/settings.json
- Auto-refresh status after saving
DESIGN:
- Retro terminal aesthetic matching dashboard theme
- Blue/purple neon modal with dark background overlay
- Smooth fade-in animation
- Mobile-responsive form layout
TECHNICAL:
- Configuration persists across container restarts
- Environment variables can be overridden by config file
- JavaScript fetch API for async save/load
- Proper error handling and user feedback
Now users can configure everything from the web UI!
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PROBLEM SOLVED:
The netcat-based HTTP server had a fundamental bidirectional pipe issue:
- `( read method path ) | nc -l` only connects stdout→stdin in one direction
- The `read` command couldn't receive HTTP request data from nc
- All requests returned "Not found" despite correct routing logic
SOLUTION:
- Created api-server.py: Proper Python HTTP server using http.server
- Handles dashboard (GET /), status, health, logs, and backup trigger (POST)
- Full request/response handling with proper HTTP headers
- Replaces broken netcat approach with robust solution
DASHBOARD ENHANCEMENTS:
- Changed from green terminal theme to blue/purple neon aesthetic
- Primary: #00d4ff (cyan blue)
- Accent: #aa00ff (purple)
- Background: #0a0a14 (dark blue-black)
- Increased all font sizes 2-4px for better readability
- Enhanced button padding and spacing
- More visible, high-contrast interface
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
- Dockerfile: Replaced netcat-openbsd with python3 dependency
- api-server.sh: Now simple wrapper that exec's Python script
- api-server.py: Full-featured HTTP server with JSON/HTML responses
- dashboard.html: Updated color scheme and typography
TESTING:
✅ Dashboard loads at http://localhost:8080/✅ /status endpoint returns JSON
✅ /health endpoint working
✅ /logs endpoint working
✅ Real-time backup monitoring ready
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New Features:
- Beautiful retro terminal-style web dashboard
- Dark mode with green-on-black terminal aesthetics
- ASCII art header and box-drawing characters
- Real-time status monitoring
- Manual backup trigger button
- Log viewer with syntax highlighting
- Backup history display
- Responsive design with scanline effects
- Auto-refresh every 30 seconds
Files Added:
- docker/scripts/dashboard.html - Complete retro web UI
- docker/test-dashboard.sh - Testing script
Files Modified:
- docker/Dockerfile - Added netcat-openbsd and dashboard.html
- docker/scripts/api-server.sh - Added dashboard serving (has routing bug)
Known Issue:
The nc-based HTTP server has a path routing bug where all requests
hit the default case. The dashboard HTML is complete and beautiful,
but needs either:
1. Fix to the nc-based routing logic, OR
2. Replace with Python HTTP server for more reliable routing
Dashboard features work when routing is fixed:
- GET / - Serves retro dashboard
- GET /status - Backup status JSON
- GET /health - Health check JSON
- POST /backup - Trigger manual backup
- GET /logs - Recent backup logs
The HTML/CSS/JS is production-ready, just needs working HTTP routing.
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Major addition: Full Docker implementation for Windows, macOS, and Linux support
New Features:
- Docker container with PBS client in Debian environment
- Platform-specific docker-compose files (linux/windows/macos)
- Daemon mode with internal cron scheduler
- One-shot backup mode for manual execution
- Optional REST API server for remote management
- Health monitoring and status endpoints
- Automatic encryption key generation and management
Docker Structure:
- docker/Dockerfile - Container build definition
- docker/scripts/ - Entrypoint, backup, healthcheck, and API scripts
- docker/build.sh - Build script for Docker image
- docker/deploy.sh - Interactive deployment script
- docker/docker-compose-*.yml - Platform-specific configurations
Documentation:
- docker/README-DOCKER.md - Complete Docker documentation
- docker/QUICKSTART-DOCKER.md - Quick start guide
- docker/DOCKER-SOLUTION-SUMMARY.md - Architecture overview
- BACKUP-TYPES-GUIDE.md - File vs block device backup guide
Updated:
- README.md - Added cross-platform support section and platform matrix
- CHANGELOG.md - Documented all Docker features
This enables PBSClientTool to backup Windows and Mac systems via Docker,
while maintaining native Linux performance for full disk images.
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- Changed header from "Proxmox Backup Client Installer" to "Proxmox PBSClient Tool"
- Better reflects the multi-purpose nature of the tool (not just installation)
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- Simplified main header box by removing right-side borders
- Fixed spacing in backup progress header
- Ensures consistent display across all terminals
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Menu now automatically detects if PBSClientTool is installed as a
system command and hides the install option when already installed.
DETECTION:
- Checks if /usr/local/bin/PBSClientTool exists at startup
- Stores result in SCRIPT_INSTALLED variable (true/false)
- No verbose messages - detection is silent
MENU BEHAVIOR:
When NOT installed:
1) List all backup targets
2) Add new backup target
3) Edit existing target
4) Delete target
5) Run backup now (select target)
6) Reinstall PBS client
7) Install as system command ← Shows option
8) Exit
Select option [1-8] [8]:
When INSTALLED:
1) List all backup targets
2) Add new backup target
3) Edit existing target
4) Delete target
5) Run backup now (select target)
6) Reinstall PBS client
7) Exit ← Option 7 is now Exit
Select option [1-7] [7]:
SMART CASE HANDLING:
- Option 7 handler checks SCRIPT_INSTALLED status
- If false: Runs install_script()
- If true: Exits program
- Option 8 handler checks SCRIPT_INSTALLED status
- If false: Exits program
- If true: Shows "Invalid option" error
- After installing from menu, SCRIPT_INSTALLED updates to true
- Menu immediately reflects change on next iteration
BENEFITS:
- Cleaner UX - no redundant options
- Self-documenting - absence of option indicates already installed
- Automatic adaptation - no manual refresh needed
- Prevents confusion - users won't try to install twice
- Professional behavior - menus adapt to system state
EDGE CASE HANDLING:
- If user installs from menu option 7, status updates immediately
- Next menu loop shows 7 options instead of 8
- Install option doesn't reappear until uninstalled
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Made system-wide installation more discoverable and automatic.
CHANGES:
1. Main Menu Option 7 Added:
- New option: "Install as system command"
- Renumbered Exit from 7 to 8
- Updated prompt from [1-7] to [1-8]
- Calls install_script() directly from menu
2. Post-Installation Prompt:
- After initial target configuration completes, asks:
"Would you like to install PBSClientTool as a system command?"
- Shows benefit: "This will allow you to run 'sudo PBSClientTool' from anywhere."
- Default: yes (recommended)
- Only prompts if not already installed (checks $INSTALL_PATH)
- Applied to both setup paths:
- PBS client already installed (first target setup)
- PBS client not installed (fresh install)
3. Installation Detection:
- Checks if /usr/local/bin/PBSClientTool already exists
- Skips prompt if already installed
- Prevents redundant installation offers
USER EXPERIENCE:
Before:
- Users had to know about --install flag
- Manual installation required navigating to script directory
- No guidance after setup
After:
- Automatic prompt after initial setup (smart default)
- Menu option for installation anytime
- Clear explanation of benefits
- One-time setup, use anywhere
Example flow:
1. User runs: sudo ./pbs-client-installer.sh
2. Completes initial configuration wizard
3. Script shows: "First target 'default' created successfully!"
4. Script asks: "Install as system command? (yes/no) [yes]:"
5. User presses Enter (accepts default)
6. Installed to /usr/local/bin/PBSClientTool
7. User can now run: sudo PBSClientTool (from any directory)
This makes system installation the default path for new users,
improving discoverability and ease of use.
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Added ability to install the script system-wide, making it available
as a command from anywhere on the system. No more need to navigate
to the script directory or remember the path.
NEW FEATURES:
1. Command-line argument support:
- --install : Install to /usr/local/bin/PBSClientTool
- --uninstall : Remove from system (keeps configs)
- --help, -h : Show comprehensive help message
- --version, -v : Show version information
- (no args) : Run interactive menu (default)
2. Installation function (install_script):
- Detects if already installed
- Asks for confirmation before overwriting
- Copies script to /usr/local/bin/PBSClientTool
- Sets executable permissions
- Shows usage examples after installation
3. Uninstallation function (uninstall_script):
- Removes /usr/local/bin/PBSClientTool
- Preserves backup targets and configurations
- Warns about difference vs complete removal (uninstaller.sh)
- Requires confirmation before proceeding
4. Help system:
- Comprehensive --help message with examples
- Documents all command-line options
- Shows features and documentation link
- Formatted for easy reading
IMPLEMENTATION:
- Added SCRIPT_NAME and INSTALL_PATH constants (lines 13-14)
- Added install_script() function (lines 1995-2032)
- Added uninstall_script() function (lines 2035-2067)
- Added show_help() function (lines 2070-2113)
- Added show_version() function (lines 2116-2118)
- Added argument parsing before main() (lines 2325-2348)
- Updated README with installation instructions
- Updated CHANGELOG with new features
USAGE EXAMPLES:
Install to system:
cd PBSClientTool
sudo ./pbs-client-installer.sh --install
Run from anywhere:
sudo PBSClientTool
Show help:
sudo PBSClientTool --help
Uninstall:
sudo PBSClientTool --uninstall
Update after git pull:
git pull
sudo ./pbs-client-installer.sh --install # Overwrites old version
BENEFITS:
- More convenient access from any directory
- Follows standard Unix tool conventions
- Easy to update (git pull + reinstall)
- Safer workflow (don't need to cd into dev directory as root)
- Professional user experience
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Improved the installation flow to be more explicit and user-friendly
when PBS client is not installed on the system.
BEFORE:
- Script immediately started installing
- No clear indication of what would happen
- User couldn't cancel
AFTER:
- Clear message: "Proxmox Backup Client is not installed"
- Shows 3-step plan:
1. Install Proxmox Backup Client
2. Configure your first backup target
3. Set up automated backups
- Asks for confirmation: "Do you want to proceed?"
- User can cancel by entering anything other than "yes"
- Clear progress messages after each step
FLOW:
1. Detect PBS not installed
2. Show what will happen
3. Ask for confirmation
4. Install (if confirmed)
5. Configure first target
6. Exit
The script already correctly skips the multi-target menu when PBS
is not installed - this change just makes the flow more explicit
and gives users control over whether to proceed.
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Added automatic connection testing when the script starts up. All
configured backup targets are now tested immediately, giving users
instant feedback about which targets are accessible.
NEW FUNCTIONS:
- quick_test_target() (lines 127-145)
- Lightweight auth test for a single target
- 5 second timeout for quick feedback
- Runs in subshell to avoid polluting environment
- Returns 0 on success, 1 on failure
- test_all_targets() (lines 148-176)
- Tests all configured targets
- Displays formatted status for each:
- "✓ Connected" - Authentication successful
- "✗ Failed" - Cannot authenticate
- Shows warning if any targets fail
- Suggests using "Edit target" option to fix issues
INTEGRATION:
- Called automatically after show_targets_list() at startup
- Only runs if targets exist
- Minimal performance impact (5s max per target)
- Non-blocking - script continues regardless of results
USER EXPERIENCE:
Before: User had to manually test each target or discover issues when backups fail
After: Immediate visual feedback on all target statuses at startup
Example output:
════════════════════════════════════════
Testing Backup Target Connections
════════════════════════════════════════
default: ✗ Failed
offsite: ✓ Connected
[WARN] Some targets failed connection test
[INFO] Use option 3 (Edit target) to fix connection issues
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Added defensive whitespace trimming (| xargs) to ALL prompted variables,
not just PBS_PASSWORD. This prevents trailing/leading spaces or newlines
from breaking the PBS_REPOSITORY string and causing authentication failures.
ISSUE:
User reported permission error despite having correct PBS permissions.
Root cause: Input variables contained trailing whitespace, causing the
repository string to be malformed:
Expected: root@pam!backupAutomations@192.168.1.181:8007:backups
Actual: root@pam !backupAutomations@192.168.1.181:8007:backups
^ extra space breaks authentication
SOLUTION:
Added `| xargs` to trim whitespace from all inputs:
- PBS_SERVER, PBS_PORT, PBS_DATASTORE
- PBS_USERNAME, PBS_REALM
- PBS_TOKEN_NAME, PBS_TOKEN_SECRET/PBS_PASSWORD
Applied to both functions:
- interactive_config_for_target() (lines 1006-1027)
- reconfigure_connection_for_target() (lines 613-634)
The `xargs` command without arguments reads stdin and outputs it with
leading/trailing whitespace removed - a common shell trimming idiom.
This complements the existing PBS_PASSWORD_CLEAN newline stripping
and provides comprehensive input sanitization.
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Improved menu flow by moving target details viewing into a natural
workflow after listing targets.
BEFORE:
Main menu had 8 options including separate "View target details" option.
User flow: Main → List targets → Main → View details → Select target
AFTER:
Main menu has 7 options. "View target details" is a sub-menu.
User flow: Main → List targets → View details (optional) → Main
CHANGES:
- Option 1 (List all backup targets) now shows a sub-menu:
1) View target details
2) Back to main menu
- Removed old option 6 (View target details) from main menu
- Renumbered options: 7 → 6 (Reinstall), 8 → 7 (Exit)
- Main menu prompt changed from [1-8] to [1-7]
- Sub-menu uses same resolve_target_input() for number/name selection
BENEFITS:
- More intuitive workflow (view list, then optionally drill down)
- Cleaner main menu (7 options instead of 8)
- Reduces redundant listing of targets
- Users can quickly return to main menu without viewing details
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Added resolve_target_input() helper function that allows users to select
targets by either:
- Number from the displayed list (e.g., "1")
- Full target name (e.g., "default")
CHANGES:
- New resolve_target_input() function (lines 107-124)
- Detects if input is numeric with regex ^[0-9]+$
- Uses sed to extract Nth line from list_targets output
- Falls back to treating input as literal target name
- Updated all target selection points:
- edit_target() - option 3
- delete_target() - option 4
- Menu option 5 (run backup)
- Menu option 6 (view details)
- Changed prompts to clarify:
- "Enter target number or name" (was "Enter target name")
- Better error messages for invalid numbers
USER EXPERIENCE:
Before: User had to remember and type exact target name
After: User can simply type "1" from the numbered list
This addresses the user confusion where they entered "1" expecting
it to work like a numbered menu, but got "Target '1' does not exist"
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Extended incomplete configuration check to handle configs that have
literal "unknown" string values (not just empty strings).
This handles cases where config migration or incomplete setup left
placeholder "unknown" values in PBS_SERVER or PBS_DATASTORE fields.
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This commit addresses two user-reported issues:
ISSUE 1: Menu exits after every action instead of looping
- Removed all `exit 0` calls from menu options (except Exit option)
- Wrapped menu in `while true` loop for continuous operation
- Changed error exits to `continue` to return to menu
- Users can now perform multiple actions without restarting script
ISSUE 2: Target list shows "unknown" values for server/datastore
- Root cause: Empty variables in config file (incomplete migration/setup)
- Improved show_targets_list() with better error handling:
- Uses process substitution `< <(list_targets)` instead of pipe
- Clears all variables before sourcing each config
- Detects incomplete configs (missing PBS_SERVER/PBS_DATASTORE)
- Shows warning: "⚠ Incomplete configuration"
- Suggests: "Use option 3 (Edit target) to reconfigure"
- Only displays server/datastore when config is complete
USER EXPERIENCE:
Before:
- Script exits after listing targets (requires restart)
- Shows "unknown:8007" and confusing empty values
After:
- Menu loops continuously until user selects Exit
- Shows clear warning for incomplete configs with action steps
- Prevents variable carryover between target iterations
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This enhancement adds two major improvements to hybrid backup mode:
1. SEPARATE SCHEDULE CONFIGURATION:
- Block device backups now have independent scheduling from file backups
- Options: weekly, biweekly, monthly, custom day of week/month
- File backups run on main schedule, block device on separate schedule
- Stored in BLOCK_DEVICE_FREQUENCY and BLOCK_DEVICE_DAY config variables
- Backup script checks date/week to determine if block backup should run
2. MANUAL BACKUP SELECTION:
- Interactive menu when running backup in hybrid mode
- Three options: files only, block only, or both
- Files only: fast (~2-3 min) for quick daily archives
- Block only: slow (~20-30 min) for VM conversion capability
- Both: complete backup of everything
- Backup script accepts "files", "block", or "yes" as FORCE_FULL parameter
These features provide fine-grained control over backup execution while
maintaining the convenience of hybrid mode. Users can now optimize
backup frequency based on their needs (frequent file backups, less
frequent disk images) and selectively run specific backup types manually.
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This commit completes the multi-target backup system implementation.
Full management system with menu integration and first-time setup.
COMPLETED IN THIS COMMIT:
1. Main menu integration:
- Replaced legacy single-target menu with multi-target menu
- 8 menu options:
1) List all backup targets
2) Add new backup target
3) Edit existing target
4) Delete target
5) Run backup now (select target)
6) View target details
7) Reinstall PBS client
8) Exit
- All menu options fully implemented and tested for syntax
2. First-time setup flow:
- New installation prompts for first target name
- PBS installed but no targets: prompts for first target
- Defaults to "default" target name
- Validates target names (alphanumeric, dash, underscore only)
- Creates first target with full configuration wizard
3. Code cleanup:
- Removed leftover run_backup_now() and show_summary() calls
- All code paths now exit explicitly
- Added safety check for unexpected code paths
- Clean separation of concerns
FEATURES SUMMARY:
Multi-Target Management:
✅ Multiple backup destinations (different PBS servers)
✅ Named targets (e.g., "offsite", "local", "backup1")
✅ Independent systemd services per target
✅ Target CRUD operations (Create, Read, Update, Delete)
✅ Live backup progress monitoring per target
✅ Automatic migration from legacy single-target config
Target Operations:
✅ List targets with server/datastore/status
✅ Add new targets interactively
✅ Edit targets (connection, settings, or full reconfig)
✅ Delete targets with confirmation
✅ Run backups per target with live progress
✅ View detailed target configuration
Infrastructure:
✅ Per-target systemd services and timers
✅ Per-target backup scripts
✅ Per-target configuration files
✅ Target name validation
✅ Backward compatibility via migration
TESTING STATUS:
✅ Syntax validated (no errors)
⏳ Needs functional testing
⏳ Needs migration testing
⏳ Needs multi-server testing
CHANGELOG UPDATED:
- Marked as "COMPLETE"
- Documented all completed components
- Listed testing requirements
Next steps for user:
1. Test with existing setup (migration)
2. Test adding second backup target
3. Test running backups for each target
4. Update README with multi-target examples
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This commit completes the core infrastructure for multi-target backups.
Only main menu integration remains.
COMPLETED IN THIS COMMIT:
1. Per-target wrapper functions:
- interactive_config_for_target(name) - Full configuration wizard
- reconfigure_connection_for_target(name) - Connection-only updates
- reconfigure_backup_settings_for_target(name) - Settings-only updates
- run_backup_for_target(name) - Execute backup with live progress
2. Systemd service creation for named targets:
- create_systemd_service_for_target(name) - Complete service generation
- Generates pbs-backup-TARGET.service (scheduled backups)
- Generates pbs-backup-TARGET-manual.service (manual full backups)
- Generates pbs-backup-TARGET.timer (scheduler)
- Creates target-specific backup scripts with embedded target name
- All configs stored in /etc/proxmox-backup-client/targets/TARGET.conf
3. Main menu partially updated:
- Added migrate_legacy_config() call at startup
- Started new multi-target menu structure
- Menu shows: List, Add, Edit, Delete, Run, View, Reinstall, Exit
FEATURES:
- Each target = independent systemd services
- Target-specific backup scripts include target name in logs
- Live progress monitoring per target
- Complete isolation between targets
- Backward compatible via automatic migration
TESTING STATUS:
- Syntax validated (no errors)
- Not yet functionally tested
- Migration logic not tested
- Menu integration incomplete
REMAINING WORK (Part 3):
- Complete main menu case statement updates
- Add first-time setup flow for new installations
- Add "Run all targets" bulk backup option
- Test legacy→multi-target migration
- Full integration testing
- Update README with multi-target examples
CHANGELOG UPDATED:
- Detailed breakdown of completed components
- Clear TODO list for remaining work
- Marked as "90% Complete"
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PROBLEM:
- User running "sudo journalctl -u pbs-backup-manual.service -f" sees perfect verbose output
- But installer script shows blank screen during backup
- Progress updates like "processed 65.6 GiB in 18m" should be visible
ROOT CAUSE:
- journalctl command had "2>/dev/null" which suppressed all stderr
- This was hiding any errors or blocking journalctl from displaying properly
- The -n 100 flag was unnecessary complexity
SOLUTION:
- Removed "2>/dev/null" - allow journalctl to show its output normally
- Removed "-n 100" flag - not needed with --since
- Reduced --since from "5 seconds ago" to "2 seconds ago" for tighter window
- Kept "|| true" so Ctrl+C doesn't fail the script
Now the backup progress should display exactly like:
processed 65.6 GiB in 18m, uploaded 64.4 GiB
processed 69.3 GiB in 19m, uploaded 68.0 GiB
(updates every minute during block device backup)
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PROBLEM:
- journalctl -fu only shows NEW log entries after you start following
- By the time journalctl started, backup had already begun
- User missed all initial output and saw blank screen
ROOT CAUSE:
- We started the service, then started journalctl
- The -f flag only follows future entries
- All the backup progress was already written to journal before follow began
SOLUTION:
1. Start systemctl in background with &
2. Reduced sleep from 1s to 0.5s
3. Use --since "5 seconds ago" to capture logs from service start
4. Use -n 100 to show last 100 lines of context
5. Moved progress box display before starting service
CHANGES:
- journalctl -fu SERVICE -> journalctl -u SERVICE -f --since "5 seconds ago" -n 100
- systemctl start SERVICE -> systemctl start SERVICE & (background)
- sleep 1 -> sleep 0.5
- Applied to both manual backup locations
Now user sees full verbose backup output including:
- File backup progress bars
- Block device backup transfer rates
- Chunk upload progress
- All PBS client output
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PROBLEM:
- Manual backup starts pbs-backup-manual.service
- But journalctl was following pbs-backup.service logs
- User saw no output during backup execution
FIX:
- Changed journalctl to follow pbs-backup-manual.service
- Applied to both manual backup locations:
- Menu option 4 handler
- run_backup_now() function
Now verbose backup progress displays correctly during manual runs.
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PROBLEM:
- User configured hybrid backup mode (files + block device)
- Manual "Run backup now" only did file backup, not block device
- Block device backups only ran on Sunday (day 7)
- User couldn't test full backup without waiting until Sunday
SOLUTION:
- Modified backup.sh to accept optional "yes" argument to force full backup
- Created new systemd service: pbs-backup-manual.service
- Calls backup.sh with "yes" argument
- Forces both file AND block device backup regardless of day
- Updated backup script logic:
- If FORCE_FULL="yes" -> always do block device backup
- Else if Sunday -> do block device backup
- Else -> skip block device backup
- Updated both manual backup triggers:
- Post-install "Run backup now" prompt
- Menu option 4 "Run backup now"
- Both now use pbs-backup-manual.service
BEHAVIOR:
- Scheduled backups (via timer): Files daily, block device weekly on Sunday
- Manual backups (via menu): Files + block device ALWAYS (full backup)
FILES CHANGED:
- Added FORCE_FULL parameter to backup.sh
- Modified "both" case to check FORCE_FULL first
- Created pbs-backup-manual.service systemd unit
- Updated run_backup_now() to use manual service
- Updated menu option 4 handler to use manual service
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- Updated README.md title
- Updated git clone URL in installation instructions
- Updated directory name in installation commands
- Reflects GitHub repository rename to PBSClientTool
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- Added new menu option 5: "Modify backup schedule/type"
- Moved "Exit" option to option 6
- Created `reconfigure_backup_settings()` function that:
- Preserves connection details (server, credentials)
- Re-prompts for backup type, paths, schedule, and retention
- Regenerates systemd service with new settings
- Restarts backup timer
- Shows service status and next scheduled backup time
- Allows changing from file-level to block device backups (or vice versa) without reinstalling
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- Changed process management in backup monitoring
- Monitor process now runs in background and kills journalctl when service completes
- journalctl runs in foreground (easier to kill properly)
- Fixes issue where logs would stay open showing blank screen
- Applied to both "Run backup now" menu option and post-install backup
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Documentation improvements to showcase the new live backup progress
monitoring feature and make it easier for users to understand how
to run and monitor backups.
README.md Updates:
Step 13 - Optional Immediate Backup:
- Added example output showing live progress monitoring
- Shows the progress box, real-time stats, and completion
- Example includes file counts, transfer speeds, and timing
- Explains what users will see during backup
- Notes ability to exit with Ctrl+C
Reconfiguration Section:
- Updated to numbered list format for clarity
- Added option 4: "Run backup now" with description
- Explains what "Run backup now" provides:
* Immediate backup testing
* Live progress monitoring with real-time statistics
* File counts, transfer speeds, compression ratios
* Automatic completion detection
* Option to exit early (backup continues)
Post-Installation → Manual Backup:
- Added "Easy way (with live progress)" section
- Shows how to use installer option 4 for backups
- Lists benefits: live monitoring, auto-completion, clear status
- Kept "Direct command" section for advanced users
- Makes it clear which method provides better UX
CHANGELOG.md Updates:
- Documented README changes in "Changed" section
- Listed all three sections that were updated
- Notes recommendation of easy method via installer
Impact:
Users now have clear documentation showing:
1. What live progress looks like during backups
2. How to access it (option 4 in main menu)
3. Why it's better than manual systemctl commands
4. What information they'll see in real-time
This makes the feature discoverable and encourages users to
use the built-in progress monitoring instead of manual log following.
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User Experience Enhancement: Show real-time backup progress instead
of just asking if user wants to follow logs.
Changes to Backup Progress Display:
1. Automatic Progress Monitoring:
- No longer prompts to follow logs
- Automatically starts showing journalctl output
- Displays PBS client's built-in progress bars and stats
- Runs in background with PID tracking
2. Visual Progress Box:
╔════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║ Backup Progress (Live) ║
║ Press Ctrl+C to exit (backup continues in background) ║
╚════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
3. Automatic Completion Detection:
- Monitors systemd service with `systemctl is-active`
- Polls every 2 seconds until service completes
- Kills journal follow process when done
- Shows final status (success or failure)
4. Helpful Post-Backup Information:
- On success: Shows how to list snapshots
- On failure: Shows how to check full logs
- Includes repository info for easy copy/paste
Applied to Two Functions:
- run_backup_now() - Called after initial installation
- Main menu option 4 - "Run backup now"
Technical Implementation:
- Uses `timeout 3600` to prevent runaway journal process
- Background journal follow with PID capture
- Clean process termination with kill + wait
- Proper error handling for failed backups
CHANGELOG.md Updates:
- Added new "Live backup progress monitoring" feature
- Listed all capabilities and use cases
This provides immediate visual feedback and shows the user
exactly what's happening during the backup process, including
file counts, transfer speeds, and compression stats from PBS client.
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CRITICAL FIX: Added robust newline stripping as a defensive measure
when writing passwords to the config file.
The Problem:
Even though prompt_password() was fixed to output to stderr, the
newline was still somehow getting into the PBS_PASSWORD variable
in some cases, causing the config file to be malformed.
The Solution (Defense in Depth):
Before writing PBS_PASSWORD to config file, explicitly strip all
newline and carriage return characters:
PBS_PASSWORD_CLEAN=$(echo -n "$PBS_PASSWORD" | tr -d '\n\r')
This ensures the password is always clean, regardless of how it
was captured or what's in the original variable.
Changes:
- pbs-client-installer.sh:
- Line 298: Added newline filter in reconfigure_connection()
- Line 593: Added newline filter in create_systemd_service()
- Both use: tr -d '\n\r' to remove \n and \r characters
CHANGELOG.md:
- Updated to document defensive filtering approach
- Lists both functions that apply the filter
This is a belt-and-suspenders approach: we fix the source
(prompt_password) AND filter at write time for maximum safety.
Impact:
Config file will now ALWAYS have single-line passwords, even if
something goes wrong with password capture. This prevents the
"authentication failed - invalid credentials" error in the
backup service.
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User Experience Improvements:
1. Changed Default Realm from "pbs" to "pam"
- "pam" is the standard realm for root authentication
- More intuitive for most users
- Matches common Proxmox setup patterns
2. Changed Default Encryption from "yes" to "no"
- Removes friction for quick testing and setup
- Users can easily opt-in during configuration
- Reduces complexity for basic backup scenarios
- Advanced users still have the option available
3. Added "Run backup now" to Main Menu
- New option 4 in the existing configuration menu
- Allows immediate backup testing without reconfiguration
- Starts backup service and offers to follow logs
- Provides helpful commands if backup fails
- Makes it easy to test backups after setup
Changes:
- pbs-client-installer.sh:
- Line 265, 349: PBS_REALM default changed to "pam"
- Line 462: ENABLE_ENCRYPTION default changed to "no"
- Lines 895-939: Added option 4 "Run backup now" with log following
- Shifted "Exit" from option 4 to option 5
CHANGELOG.md:
- Documented all three changes in "Changed" section
- Highlighted default changes in bold
This makes the installer more user-friendly for the common case
(root@pam authentication, no encryption for testing) while still
supporting advanced configurations.
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CRITICAL BUG FIX: The prompt_password() function was capturing a newline
character along with the password/token, causing the config file to have
malformed multi-line password values.
The Problem:
- prompt_password() used `echo` to print a newline after password input
- This echo was captured by command substitution: PBS_PASSWORD=$(prompt_password ...)
- Config file ended up with:
PBS_PASSWORD="
actual-token-here"
- PBS client couldn't authenticate with the malformed password
- Error: "authentication failed - invalid credentials"
The Fix:
- Changed `echo` to `echo >&2` (output to stderr)
- Stderr is not captured by command substitution
- Only the actual password is captured and stored
- Config file now correctly has: PBS_PASSWORD="actual-token-here"
File Changed: pbs-client-installer.sh
- Line 54: echo >&2 # Output newline to stderr so it doesn't get captured
CHANGELOG.md Updated:
- Documented as CRITICAL fix
- Explains the authentication failure in backup service
- Notes config file formatting fix
Impact:
- Connection test passed but backup service failed with auth error
- This affected both password and API token authentication
- Backups would fail silently on scheduled runs
- Now fixed: backups will authenticate correctly
Testing:
User should run installer again and the backup service will now work.
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DOCUMENTATION UPDATE: Added detailed step-by-step guide covering the
entire installation process from PBS server setup to completion.
README.md Changes:
Prerequisites Section (Expanded):
- How to create API tokens in PBS web interface
- How to configure datastore permissions
- Common permission error and how to fix it
- Information gathering checklist before running installer
New: Step-by-Step Walkthrough (14 Steps):
1. Running the installer
2. PBS server configuration (IP, port, datastore)
3. Authentication method selection (why API tokens)
4. Entering API token details
5. Backup type selection (files/block/hybrid)
6. File backup paths configuration
7. Block device selection and auto-detection
8. Backup schedule configuration
9. Retention policy settings
10. Encryption setup and key management
11. 3-step connection test process
12. Systemd service creation
13. Optional immediate backup
14. Completion summary
Each step includes:
- Example prompts and responses
- Explanation of options
- Recommendations and best practices
- Common device types and their paths
- Troubleshooting tips
CHANGELOG.md Updates:
- Documented new comprehensive walkthrough
- Listed PBS server setup documentation
- Added permission error troubleshooting to Added section
This addresses the most common user questions and provides a
complete reference for first-time users. Users can now follow
the guide step-by-step to successfully configure PBS backups.
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CRITICAL FIX: The PBS client was waiting for interactive SSL
certificate fingerprint confirmation, causing the installer to
timeout during authentication testing.
Changes to pbs-client-installer.sh:
- Authentication test now pipes 'y' to auto-accept SSL fingerprints
- Displays accepted fingerprint in logs for transparency
- Added SSL certificate issues to error troubleshooting
- References new test-connection.sh script in error messages
New file: test-connection.sh
- Parameterized diagnostic script for testing PBS connections
- No hardcoded credentials (security best practice)
- Handles SSL fingerprint acceptance interactively
- Tests all 3 steps: reachability, auth, datastore access
- Provides detailed error messages and guidance
- Usage examples for both password and API token auth
Updated CHANGELOG.md:
- Documented SSL fingerprint auto-acceptance as critical fix
- Listed all improvements since v1.0.0
- Highlighted test-connection.sh script addition
Updated README.md:
- Added comprehensive troubleshooting section
- Documented test-connection.sh usage with examples
- Explained 3-step connection verification process
- Added SSL fingerprint handling instructions
- Clarified timeout values for each step
This resolves the "authentication hanging" issue where the login
command was waiting indefinitely for user input on SSL fingerprint
confirmation.
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Document the fix for using correct PBS client commands
(login instead of non-existent status command)
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The issue was using 'proxmox-backup-client status' which doesn't exist.
Changes:
- Use 'proxmox-backup-client login' for authentication testing
(This is the proper command to test credentials)
- Use 'proxmox-backup-client list' instead of 'snapshot list'
(Simpler command to verify datastore access)
- Reduced timeouts from 30s to 15s (these commands are faster)
- Added debug output showing the repository string being used
- Improved error message display from PBS client
This should resolve authentication timeouts and actually show
real error messages when credentials are invalid.
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Block Device Detection:
- Strip btrfs subvolume notation [/@] from detected device path
- Validate detected device before showing it as default
- Show available block devices when invalid device is entered
- Better error messages for device detection issues
Connection Test Improvements:
- 3-step verification process for better diagnostics:
1. Server reachability test (5s timeout with curl)
2. Authentication test with 'status' command (30s timeout)
3. Datastore access verification (optional)
- Step-by-step feedback shows exactly where the failure occurs
- More specific error messages based on failure point
- Shows actual PBS client errors when authentication fails
- Succeeds if authentication works, even if snapshot list fails
(normal when no backups exist yet)
This resolves:
- Invalid device paths like /dev/mapper/root[/@]
- Connection timeouts that were actually authentication issues
- Better user experience with clear progress indicators
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Added:
- CHANGELOG.md following Keep a Changelog format
- Documented all changes from v1.0.0 to current unreleased version
- README section explaining reconfiguration options
- Enhanced troubleshooting section with connection test details
The CHANGELOG documents:
- Reconfiguration feature for existing installations
- Connection test timeout and improved error messages
- Installation method change from wget to git clone
The README now clearly explains:
- How to reconfigure existing installations
- Connection-only vs full reconfiguration options
- Use cases for quick connection updates
- Connection test timeout behavior and error types
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The connection test now:
- Has a 30-second timeout to prevent indefinite hanging
- Shows "This may take up to 30 seconds..." message
- Differentiates between timeout (unreachable) and auth errors
- Provides specific troubleshooting steps based on error type
- Displays helpful commands for diagnosing connection issues
This fixes the issue where the script would hang indefinitely
when the PBS server was unreachable.
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When PBS client is already installed, the script now offers:
- Reconfigure connection only (server/credentials) - quick option
- Full reconfiguration (all settings)
- Reinstall PBS client and reconfigure
- Exit without changes
The connection-only reconfiguration preserves all backup settings
(paths, schedules, retention) and only updates PBS server details
and credentials. This is useful when switching backup servers or
updating authentication tokens.
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Replace wget command with git clone for better version control
and easier updates. The previous wget URL was also malformed.
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