Cheetah - Virtual Machines

Cheetah - Fast & Powerful Virtual Machine Manager Cheetah harnesses Apple's cutting-edge Virtualization.framework to deliver a lightning-fast, native virtual machine experience on macOS. With its elegant interface and powerful features, Cheetah makes running virtual machines effortless—whether you're a developer, tester, or power user. Key Features: Advanced Virtualization • Run multiple virtual machines simultaneously with native performance • Support for macOS 12+ guests on Apple Silicon • ARM64 and x86_64 Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora) • Rosetta 2 integration for running x86_64 apps on ARM Linux guests • Clipboard sharing between host and Linux guests (requires SPICE tools) Flexible Networking • Shared (NAT) networking for internet access • Bridged mode for direct network connectivity • Private LAN mode for isolated VM-to-VM communication • Automatic IP address detection (IPv4 and IPv6) • Multi-NIC support with per-interface configuration Smart Management • Search and filter VMs by name, OS, or running state • Background downloads with progress tracking • System notifications for installations, downloads, and VM errors • Headless mode for running VMs without a GUI • Launch at login for always-available VMs • Menu bar integration for quick access Powerful Configuration • Customizable CPU cores and memory allocation • Dynamic display resolution adjustment • Shared directories between host and guest • Toggle virtualization devices (keyboard, pointer, trackpad) • Import restore images from disk or download directly Seamless Experience • Native macOS design with light and dark mode support • Comprehensive settings with dedicated notification controls • Real-time VM status monitoring • One-click VM cloning Requirements: • macOS 13.0 or later • Apple Silicon Mac for macOS and ARM Linux guests • Intel Mac for x86_64 Linux guests Cheetah brings professional-grade virtualization to your Mac with the simplicity and elegance you expect from a native macOS app.