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Description:
Virtual PC simulator for testing IP routing

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: networking simulation routing testing cli

Install: brew install vpcs

About:
Vpcs is a command-line virtual PC simulator designed for testing and experimenting with IP routing configurations. It emulates multiple networked PCs, allowing users to practice routing protocols and network topologies without the overhead of full virtual machines. This tool is particularly valuable for network engineers and students needing a lightweight environment for lab scenarios.

Key Features:

Lightweight command-line interface for fast simulation
Supports static routing and basic RIP emulation
Emulates multiple virtual PCs within a single instance
Low resource consumption compared to full VMs

Use Cases:

Testing IP routing configurations in a safe, isolated environment
Educational labs for learning network fundamentals and protocols

Alternatives:

Dynamips – Dynamips emulates actual Cisco IOS hardware, offering higher fidelity for specific vendor training, but is significantly more resource-intensive than Vpcs.
GNS3 – GNS3 is a full network topology designer that integrates with emulators like Dynamips and QEMU, providing a graphical interface and broader capabilities than the standalone Vpcs CLI.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 11:06pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	3a6aa8da