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Lume, a lightweight CLI and API server, manages, creates, and runs macOS/Linux VMs on Apple Silicon with high performance.
- Free
- Open Source
- Technology
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empowers professionals like
- DevOps Teams IT Administrators Software Developers
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can assist with
- Cybersecurity Software Development Software Testing Assistant
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Introduction
Lume is a minimalistic CLI and local API server designed for managing, running, and creating macOS and Linux VMs on Apple Silicon. Leveraging Apple’s Virtualization.Framework, it ensures near-native performance on macOS.
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Features
✨ Prebuilt VM Images
Access macOS and Ubuntu (ARM) images instantly from GHCR.
✨ Powerful API Server
Control VMs programmatically using POST /lume/vms for seamless automation.
✨ Python SDK for Developers
Easily integrate Lume into projects with the Python SDK from GitHub.
✨ One-Step macOS VM Launch
Run prebuilt macOS images effortlessly with a single command: lume run macos-sequoia-vanilla:latest.
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Use Cases
✓ VM Management
Easily create, run, and control macOS and Linux virtual machines on Apple Silicon using a simple CLI.
✓ High-Performance Virtualization
Leverages Apple’s Virtualization.Framework to ensure near-native speed and efficiency for VMs.
✓ API-Driven Automation
Offers a local API server, enabling seamless automation and integration into existing workflows.
✓ Lightweight & Efficient
Designed to be minimalistic yet powerful, ensuring a smooth virtualization experience without unnecessary overhead.
✓ Optimized for Apple Silicon
Built specifically for Apple’s architecture, maximizing performance and compatibility with macOS and Linux VMs.
