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GhostVM for Mac

Native macOS Virtual Machines for Apple Silicon

Quick answer: GhostVM is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask ghostvm. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What GhostVM is

GhostVM is a design tool for macOS: native macOS Virtual Machines for Apple Silicon.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://ghostvm.org/.

How to install GhostVM

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask ghostvm.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install GhostVM on Mac?

Run brew install --cask ghostvm in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is GhostVM open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (groundwater/GhostVM), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does GhostVM run on Apple silicon?

Yes, natively.

How popular is GhostVM?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6408 in this catalogue.

What version of GhostVM is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.11.0.