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Description:
Ethernet compliant virtual network

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: networking virtualization development simulation vde

Install: brew install vde

About:
VDE (Virtual Distributed Ethernet) connects multiple virtual machines or processes over a network, creating a virtual Ethernet switch. It allows for the creation of isolated, software-defined networks that can span across different hosts. This facilitates complex network simulations and testing environments without requiring physical hardware.

Key Features:

Creates virtual Ethernet switches and cables
Supports user-mode networking for unprivileged users
Enables network simulation across multiple hosts
Provides a secure, isolated networking environment

Use Cases:

Building and testing virtual network topologies
Creating isolated lab environments for security research
Running virtual machines with complex networking needs

Alternatives:

Open vSwitch – More complex, kernel-based solution for production environments
QEMU networking – Built-in but less flexible for multi-host scenarios

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 12:31am		0	VERSION_BUMP	f072b91d