vimy ☆

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Description:
Double-click to run macOS virtual machines on Apple silicon Macs

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 07,2023.11@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: virtualization macos developer-tools linux vm

Install: brew install --cask vimy

About:
Vimy is a macOS utility that simplifies the process of launching and managing virtual machines created by Apple's Virtualization Framework. It provides a user-friendly double-click interface to run Linux or other guest operating systems on Apple silicon Macs, abstracting away complex command-line configurations. The tool focuses on seamless integration and ease of use for developers needing local virtualization.

Key Features:

Double-click to launch VMs
Apple Virtualization Framework integration
Linux guest OS support
Simplified VM management

Use Cases:

Running Linux development environments locally
Testing software in isolated virtualized containers
Simplified management of macOS virtual machines

Alternatives:

UTM – UTM offers more complex emulation features, while Vimy focuses on simplicity and native Apple Silicon integration.
Parallels Desktop – Parallels is a paid, full-featured suite; Vimy is a lightweight, free utility for basic virtualization needs.

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