Description:
CLI tool for managing and creating virtual machines
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 3.9.0.215@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@Veertu_ |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
virtualization
vm
macos
ci-cd
development
devops
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Install:
brew install --cask anka-virtualization
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About:
Anka Virtualization provides a powerful command-line interface for creating and managing macOS virtual machines. It enables developers to build, run, and manage lightweight, ephemeral VMs for CI/CD pipelines and local development environments. The tool is optimized for performance and integrates with popular automation tools.
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Key Features:
- Native macOS virtualization with Apple Silicon support
- Fast VM cloning and snapshot management
- Integration with CI/CD systems like Jenkins and GitLab
- Registry for storing and distributing VM images
- Docker-like CLI syntax for ease of use
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Use Cases:
- Running macOS-specific CI/CD build agents
- Creating isolated development environments
- Testing software across different macOS versions
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Alternatives:
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UTM
– Open-source alternative with broader architecture support but less enterprise CI/CD focus
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Parallels Desktop
– GUI-focused virtualization with desktop features, less suited for headless automation
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3.8.6.212 |
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| Sep 17, 2025 3:37am |
3.8.0.206 |
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| Aug 12, 2025 11:46pm |
3.7.4.205 |
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| Aug 13, 2024 12:50am |
3.4.1.189 |
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3.3.8.178 |
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| Oct 13, 2023 9:35am |
3.3.7.173 |
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3.3.6.172 |
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3.3.2.166 |
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3.2.2.158 |
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3.2.2.158 |
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