incus
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Description:
CLI client for interacting with Incus
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 6.20@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: containers virtualization devops system-administration lxd
Install: brew install incus
About:
Incus is a modern, secure container and virtual machine manager that provides a unified CLI experience. It allows users to create, manage, and orchestrate system containers and VMs with a single tool. The 'incus' package provides the command-line client required to interact with Incus servers, enabling seamless deployment and administration of containerized workloads.
Key Features:
  • Unified management of system containers and virtual machines
  • REST API for programmatic interaction and automation
  • Support for image management, snapshots, and live migration
  • Built-in networking and storage management capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Deploying isolated application environments in production
  • Managing lightweight virtual machines for development
  • Orchestrating container clusters on private infrastructure
Alternatives:
  • docker – Docker focuses on application containers, while Incus specializes in system containers and full VMs.
  • multipass – Multipass is Ubuntu-focused VM management, whereas Incus offers broader Linux distribution support.
Version History
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Dec 25, 2025 6:16pm 6.20 0 VERSION_BUMP 77a4d461
Dec 19, 2025 12:11pm 6.19.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 8d8340ac
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