VirtualProg Turns One Year Old 🎉

VirtualProg Turns One Year Old 🎉 About a year ago I introduced VirtualProg to the macOS community. Since then, the app has grown significantly thanks to feedback from users and a lot of late-night development. For those unfamiliar with it, VirtualProg is a native virtual machine manager for macOS built on Apple’s Virtualization Framework. Since the initial release, some of the biggest additions include: 🖥️ Virtual Machine Features USB passthrough support (macOS 27) VM checkpoints and advanced snapshot management (macOS 27) Linked Clones (macOS 27) VM provisioning for rapid deployment (macOS 27) VM templates and cloning Headless VM support and background operation VM groups and batch operations VM scheduling (automatic start and shutdown) Password protection and Touch ID unlock 🌐 Networking Custom virtual networks Host-only and shared networking Static IP assignment Port forwarding Interactive network topology visualization 🚀 Remote Management Browser-based Web Dashboard Remote VM display and control from any browser SSH into VM from browser. VirtualProg acts as SSH proxy server. Mobile-friendly remote access Web-based terminal and administration tools Secure HTTPS/TLS support for CLI Server Hardware-accelerated H.265/H.264 streaming Token based Authentication 2FA for Web dashboard ⚙️ Automation & Management Complete vpvm command-line interface Remote CLI management URL scheme automation Siri Shortcuts and Spotlight integration Disk Space Analyzer Statistics and monitoring tools VirtualProg Widget for macOS 📸 Snapshots & Recovery Visual snapshot timeline Safety snapshots before restore Snapshot-based VM creation 🍎 Latest macOS Support Support for the latest Apple Virtualization Framework capabilities Support for macOS Golden Gate 27 virtual machines Continuous updates alongside new macOS releases What started as a relatively small VM manager has evolved into a full virtualization platform for macOS, and I’m incredibly grateful to everyone who tested early builds, reported bugs, requested features, and shared feedback. I’d love to hear what features you’d like to see next. Website: https://makeprog.com/Products/VirtualProg PROBLEM The existing macOS virtual machine management applications are built on older hypervisor frameworks and have become bloated over time. Furthermore, legacy tools typically require you to be physically present at the host Mac to manage or interact with your virtual machines. VirtualProg addresses these challenges by leveraging Apple’s native Virtualization framework from the ground up, ensuring a lightweight, high-performance architecture optimized for modern macOS environments. Crucially, VirtualProg features an integrated Web Dashboard, allowing you to remotely manage, display, and control your virtual machine platform securely from any modern browser on any device. PRICE Free Trial: A free trial version can be downloaded directly from the product page atmakeprog.com/Products/VirtualProg. Mac App Store: The full version is available for a one-time payment of $22.99 on the Mac App Store. COMPARISON VirtualProg includes several standout capabilities designed to provide deep control and remote access beyond what is typically found in alternative tools like UTM or VirtualBuddy: Browser-based Web Dashboard: Remotely access, monitor, and configure your entire virtual machine platform. Remote VM Display and Control: View and interact with guest OS desktops directly through any web browser. SSH into VM: Remotely connect to VM via SSH from browser. Browser-based CLI Terminal: Execute commands and manage your environment without needing a local desktop session. In-App Disk Resizing: Expand or adjust virtual disk allocations cleanly inside the application interface. Advanced Lifecycle Management: Full support for native Snapshots, Checkpoints (macOS 27), and Linked Clones (macOS 27). Custom Networking Options: Configure Shared or Host-Only networks complete with Static IP mapping and built-in Port Forwarding. Disk Space Analyzer: Visualize and track disk usage across your guest environments to prevent space constraints. Network Topology Diagrams: Dynamically map and view your virtual network infrastructure. Linked Clone Topology Diagrams: Track relationships, roots, and branches across cloned virtual machines visually. vpvm Command Line Interface: Automate, script, and manage virtual machines natively from the macOS Terminal. USB Passthrough: Connect physical USB hardware devices directly to your guest operating systems. (macOS 27) Automated Provisioning: Simplified, native provisioning workflows optimized for macOS guests(macOS 27). VM Screen Recording: Capture high-fidelity screen recordings of your active virtual machines for documentation or testing. Control Center