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Description:
Create and run macOS virtual machines on Apple silicon Macs

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1b12,2023.11@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: virtualization virtual-machine macos apple-silicon developer-tools

Install: brew install --cask viable

About:
Viable is a graphical interface for creating and running macOS virtual machines using Apple's Virtualization Framework. It simplifies the process of setting up VMs with macOS, Linux, or other operating systems on Apple silicon Macs. The tool provides an intuitive alternative to the command-line tool 'virtualization', making virtualization accessible to a wider range of users.

Key Features:

Graphical user interface for managing virtual machines
Supports macOS, Linux, and other x86_64/ARM64 operating systems
Easy configuration of hardware resources (CPU, RAM, storage)
Integration with Apple's native Virtualization Framework for performance

Use Cases:

Running older versions of macOS for software compatibility testing
Testing software in an isolated environment without affecting the main system
Running Linux distributions on macOS for development workflows

Alternatives:

UTM – UTM is a more powerful, open-source alternative that supports QEMU, offering broader OS compatibility but with a potentially more complex interface.
Parallels Desktop – Parallels is a commercial, feature-rich solution with deep macOS integration and performance optimizations, but it comes at a cost.

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