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Open Source · macOS

QEMU virtualization,
with a modern web interface.

BarkVisor is open-source virtualization software for macOS that makes it easy to create, run, and manage QEMU virtual machines through a beautiful web UI.

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Features

Everything you need to run virtual machines on macOS

Web UI & Menu Bar

Manage all your VMs from a clean web interface. No terminal required.

Full VM Configuration

Configure CPU cores, RAM, UEFI boot, TPM 2.0 emulation, and cloud-init provisioning — all through the UI.

Disk Management

Create and manage qcow2 and raw disk images with hot-plug support, live resizing, and snapshot capabilities.

Console & VNC

Access your VMs directly in the browser with a built-in serial console (xterm.js) and VNC display (noVNC).

Networking & SSH

Configure bridged or NAT networking with port forwarding. Manage SSH keys and connect to your VMs in seconds.

Open Source

Fully open source and self-hosted. Your VMs stay on your machine — no cloud accounts or subscriptions needed.

Get started in minutes

Download the latest release from GitHub, install, and you're ready to spin up your first VM.

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