Automate Your Pi-hole: Keep Your Network Secure and Hassle-Free
- Jeremy Druin
- Jul 6
- 2 min read
If you use Pi-hole to block ads and trackers on your home or business network, you already care about privacy and clean browsing. But many people forget that Pi-hole and your Raspberry Pi’s OS also need regular updates. That’s where our Pi-hole Automation project comes in — built by Ellipsis InfoSec to help your Pi-hole stays current, secure, and worry-free.
What is Pi-hole Automation?
Pi-hole Automation is an open-source collection of simple, secure Bash scripts that automatically:
Refresh your Pi-hole gravity list so you always block the latest ads and trackers.
Update the Pi-hole software itself to get the newest features and security fixes.
Keep your Raspberry Pi’s Debian operating system up to date.
Update your Raspberry Pi’s firmware on a safe, monthly schedule.
Everything runs on a clean, transparent framework you fully control.
Why Automate Pi-hole Maintenance?
Without automation, it’s easy to forget to run updates. This leaves your DNS filter stale, your OS vulnerable, and your ad-blocking less effective.
By automating with Pi-hole Automation, you:
Block more unwanted ads and tracking domains.
Spend less time logging in to run manual updates.
Keep your system secure with the latest patches.
Know your Pi-hole is always working at its best.
How Does It Work?
Pi-hole Automation includes:
Four update scripts:
update-gravity.sh — updates blocklists daily.
update-pihole.sh — keeps Pi-hole software updated.
update-debian.sh — installs OS updates every day.
update-pi-firmware.sh — refreshes Raspberry Pi firmware monthly.
Safe cron jobs: Predefined schedules run these scripts automatically, without conflicts.
Log management: Logs are automatically rotated, so you can check what ran and when — no huge log files piling up.
How to Get Started
Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/webpwnized/pihole-automation.git
Go into the folder: cd pihole-automation
Run the installer script: sudo bash install.sh
Done! The installer puts everything in place: the scripts, cron jobs, and logs.
You’re Always in Control
Want to run updates manually? You can. Want to uninstall the automation? A safe uninstall script removes it cleanly without touching your Pi-hole setup.
Created by Security Professionals
Pi-hole Automation is developed by Ellipsis InfoSec — experts in penetration testing, secure infrastructure, and real-world cybersecurity. We believe your home network should follow good security practices — easily and automatically.
Try It Today
Protect your network, automate the boring parts, and keep your Pi-hole running smooth.
Visit the project on GitHub: https://github.com/webpwnized/pihole-automation
Learn more about Ellipsis InfoSec: www.ellipsisinfosec.com