Lima

Linux VMs + Containers.

Visit website ↗

Console’s review

· Reviewed by David Mytton

What we like

Quickly launch Linux VMs from the terminal. Designed for running containers inside the VM, it includes tools for filesystem mounts, port forwarding, GPU acceleration, Intel/Arm emulation. Easy config of CPUs, memory, etc via the CLI. Can run in CI. Useful for sandboxing AI agents.

Tradeoffs

Supports most, but not all Linux distros (has some minimum requirements). Windows usage is experimental.

Console is a free weekly newsletter with short reviews of developer tools, covering strengths and tradeoffs. This review reflects our assessment at publication. Read our selection criteria and learn about Console.

Discover your next favorite tool

Independent devtool reviews and the latest betas, in your inbox every Thursday. Free.