Benjamin DiedrichsenTailscale Cube
Installs and authenticates the Tailscale client on a Linux host.
Features
- Automated Installation: Adds the official Tailscale repository and installs the package.
- Headless Authentication: Uses a Tailscale Auth Key for zero-interaction setup.
- Headscale Support: Can be configured to connect to a custom login server.
- Startup persistence: Ensures the
tailscaleddaemon is enabled and running.
Configuration
| Variable | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
AUTH_KEY |
"" |
Tailscale Auth Key (recommended to use a 'reusable' or 'ephemeral' key). |
LOGIN_SERVER |
https://controlplane.tailscale.com |
The coordination server URL. Set this to your Headscale instance URL if applicable. |
EXTRA_ARGS |
"" |
Additional flags to pass to tailscale up (e.g., --advertise-exit-node). |
FORCE_REAUTH |
false |
If true, forces the client to re-authenticate. |
Usage
nopy install tailscale
When prompted, provide your AUTH_KEY. If you are using Headscale, also provide the LOGIN_SERVER URL.