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🖥️ kage - Run Lightweight VMs with Ease

📥 Download & Install

To get started with kage, please visit the releases page to download the latest version of the application. You will find all the necessary files to set up kage on your system.

Visit the releases page to download

🚀 Getting Started

Follow these steps to install and run kage on your computer:

Download the latest release from the releases page.
Extract the files from the downloaded archive to a location of your choice.
Open Terminal on your macOS device.
Navigate to the folder where you extracted the files. You can do this by typing cd followed by the path to the folder. For example:
```
cd ~/Downloads/kage
```
Run kage by typing:
```
./vmctl
```
This command will start the application, allowing you to create and manage your virtual machines.

🖥️ What is kage?

kage is a lightweight virtual machine (VM) sandbox that uses QEMU with HVF (Hypervisor Framework) acceleration. It is designed to provide an efficient environment for testing and running applications without cluttering your main operating system. Built with Zig, kage ensures fast performance while keeping resource usage minimal.

🏗️ Architecture Overview

The architecture of kage consists of the following main components:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                              Host (macOS)                                   │
│                                                                             │
│  ┌──────────────┐                                                           │
│  │    vmctl     │  CLI tool                                                 │
│  │    (Zig)     │  - Spawns QEMU with HVF                                   │
│  └──────┬───────┘  - WebSocket client                                       │
│         │                                                                   │
│         │ spawns                                                            │
│         ▼                                                                   │
│  ┌──────────────┐         ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────┐   │
│  │    QEMU      │ hostfwd │            [Additional Details Here]       │   │
│  └──────────────┘         └─────────────────────────────────────────────┘   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

⚙️ System Requirements

To run kage smoothly, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

Operating System: macOS (latest version recommended)
Processor: Apple Silicon or Intel with HVF support
Memory: At least 4 GB of RAM
Disk Space: Minimum 500 MB of free disk space

📖 Features

Lightweight and Fast: Minimal overhead for running VMs.
QEMU Integration: Uses QEMU for reliable virtualization.
User-Friendly: Simple command-line interface for ease of use.
Secure: Isolates virtual machines from your host environment.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create a new VM?

After launching vmctl, you can create a new VM by using simple commands in the terminal. Refer to the help section of vmctl by typing:

./vmctl help

This command will provide you with detailed usage instructions.

What if I encounter issues during installation?

If you run into any problems, please check the issues section of the repository. You can find common troubleshooting tips and solutions there.

📞 Support and Contributions

For any questions or support requests, please open an issue in the repository. Contributions are welcome! If you would like to help improve kage, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

🛠️ License

kage is open-source software under the MIT License. You can see the license details in the repository for more information.

📱 Community and Feedback

Join our community on platforms like Discord or GitHub Discussions to share your thoughts, tips, or feedback about kage. We value user input to help make improvements.

For more information about updates, fixes, and features, keep an eye on the releases page.

Visit the releases page to download and start using kage today!