<img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/TartSocial.png"/>

*Tart* is a virtualization toolset to build, run and manage macOS and Linux virtual machines (VMs) on Apple Silicon.
Built by CI engineers for your automation needs. Here are some highlights of Tart:

* Tart uses Apple's own `Virtualization.Framework` for [near-native performance](https://browser.geekbench.com/v5/cpu/compare/20382844?baseline=20382722).
* Push/Pull virtual machines from any OCI-compatible container registry.
* Use Tart Packer Plugin to automate VM creation.
* Easily integrates with any CI system.

Tart powers [Cirrus Runners](https://cirrus-runners.app/)
service — a drop-in replacement for the standard GitHub-hosted runners, offering 2-3 times better performance for a fraction of the price.

<p align="center">
  <a href="https://tart.run/integrations/github-actions/?utm_source=github&utm_medium=referral" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/CirrusRunnersForGHA.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
</p>

Many companies are using Tart in their internal setups. Here are a few of them:

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  <a href="https://ahrefs.com/" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/Users/ahrefs.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
  <a href="https://krisp.ai/" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/Users/Krisp.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
  <a href="https://mullvad.net/" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/Users/Mullvad.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
  <a href="https://shape.dk/" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/Users/shape.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
  <a href="https://suran.com/" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/Users/Suran.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
  <a href="https://symflower.com/" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/Users/Symflower.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
  <a href="https://transloadit.com/" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/Users/Transloadit.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
  <a href="https://uphold.com/" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/Users/Uphold.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
  <a href="https://www.pitsdatarecovery.net/" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/Users/PITSGlobalDataRecoveryServices.png" height="65"/>
  </a>
</p>

**Note:** If your company or project is using Tart please consider [adding yourself to the list above](/Resources/Users/HowToAddYourself.md).

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  <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/pp/prodview-qczco34wlkdws?utm_source=github&utm_medium=referral" target=_blank>
    <img src="https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/raw/main/Resources/AWSMarkeplaceLogo.png" height="90"/>
  </a>
</p>

## Usage

Try running a Tart VM on your Apple Silicon device running macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later (will download a 25 GB image):

```bash
brew install cirruslabs/cli/tart
tart clone ghcr.io/cirruslabs/macos-sonoma-base:latest sonoma-base
tart run sonoma-base
```

Please check the [official documentation](https://tart.run) for more information and/or feel free to use [discussions](https://github.com/cirruslabs/tart/discussions)
for remaining questions.
