osinfo-db ☆

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Description:
Osinfo database of operating systems for virtualization provisioning tools

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: virtualization database operating-systems libosinfo provisioning

Install: brew install osinfo-db

About:
Osinfo-db provides a structured XML database containing comprehensive metadata about various operating systems. This data enables virtualization provisioning tools like libosinfo, virt-install, and GNOME Boxes to automatically detect and configure optimal settings for different OSes. It serves as a critical component for automating VM creation by defining installation methods, hardware requirements, and platform-specific drivers.

Key Features:

Comprehensive XML database of OS metadata
Defines installation media sources and methods
Specifies hardware requirements and device drivers
Enables automatic OS detection and configuration
Standardized data format for virtualization tools

Use Cases:

Automating VM provisioning with correct OS-specific settings
Building intelligent virtualization management tools
Validating OS compatibility for virtualization platforms

Alternatives:

Manual configuration – Requires hand-crafted configs vs automated detection

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