*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. * Built-in CI integration. *Tart* is already adopted by several automation services:

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

**Note:** If your company or project is using Tart please consider [adding yourself to the list above](/Resources/Users/HowToAddYourself.md). ## Usage Try running a Tart VM on your Apple Silicon device running macOS 12.0 (Monterey) or later (will download a 25 GB image): ```bash brew install cirruslabs/cli/tart tart clone ghcr.io/cirruslabs/macos-ventura-base:latest ventura-base tart run ventura-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.