virtualbox@6 ☆
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Description:
Virtualiser for x86 hardware
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 6.1.50,161033@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: virtualization vm emulator development sandbox
Install: brew install --cask virtualbox@6
About:
Oracle VirtualBox is a powerful x86 and AMD64/Intel64 virtualization product for enterprise as well as home use. It allows users to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single physical machine. It is a feature-rich professional solution that is also the only professional virtualization solution that is also open source.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS, Solaris)
  • Snapshot and state saving
  • Seamless window mode
  • Shared folders and clipboard
  • USB device support
Use Cases:
  • Software development and testing across different OS environments
  • Running legacy applications in isolated sandboxes
  • Setting up multi-node lab environments for IT training
Alternatives:
  • VMware Fusion – Commercial alternative with a focus on macOS integration
  • Parallels Desktop – Commercial alternative optimized for macOS with better performance for Windows VMs
  • QEMU – Open-source machine emulator and virtualizer, often used with KVM
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 1:20pm 6.1.50,161033 0 VERSION_BUMP 6ec2685d
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