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VirtualBuddy

Buddy Software LTDA · A beta virtual-machine GUI for Apple Silicon Macs, for running macOS and some ARM-based Linux guests.

CaskVirtualization & ContainersApple silicon
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30-day installs23#1241 in App
1-year installs117Last 365 days
Latest version2.2Oct 5 · Oct 5
Download size22MBarm64 · dmg
Release cadenceIrregular1 release in 30 days

  1. 2.2

    LatestOct 5 · Mon

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Jun 10 20:59

    Save and resume supported macOS virtual machines, toggle guest input with keyboard shortcuts, and manage Linux clipboard sharing. Includes clearer guest connection status and safeguards against duplicate virtual machine names.

    Updates
    Save and resume supported macOS virtual machine states.Choose whether closing or quitting saves, shuts down, or asks.Duplicate a saved machine to keep its saved state before resuming.
    Updates
    Use shortcuts to toggle keyboard and mouse or trackpad input.Toggle Linux clipboard sharing and retain the setting on UTM import.See guest connection status and shared-folder setup guidance.
    Updates
    Prevent setup from overwriting a machine with a duplicate name.Disabling VirtualBuddyGuest also disables guest-app communication.

  2. 2.1

    Sep 14, 2025 · Sun

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Jun 18, 2025 01:10

    Import UTM virtual machines, refresh the OS catalog without caching, and manage guest disk images, displays, thumbnails, and installation recovery with new options and fixes.

    Features
    Import macOS virtual machines from UTM files.Refresh the OS catalog without caching.Manage the guest app disk image in VM settings.Add 1080p Linux defaults and a 4K display preset.Use guest desktop pictures for VM thumbnails.
    Fixes
    Improve removable-library handling and install recovery.Fix a Tahoe full-screen crash and other VM issues.

  3. 2.0.1

    PatchJun 12, 2025 · Thu

    OpenNavo editorialAdded to Homebrew Jun 12, 2025 01:20

    Network selection during configuration now includes bridged interfaces, and CPU usage is reduced during downloads and installation.

    Networking
    Bridged interfaces appear in the network picker.
    Usage
    Reduced CPU use during download and installation.

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