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Dev tools · January 28, 2021

krunvm – Create and run lightweight VMs from OCI images

Create microVMs from OCI images. Contribute to slp/krunvm development by creating an account on GitHub.

krunvm – Create and run lightweight VMs from OCI images launched on January 28, 2021 with 82 votes, #490 of 3,157 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 5 years on.

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In plain words

Krunvm is a tool for creating and running lightweight virtual machines directly from OCI (Open Container Initiative) images. It allows users to convert container images into runnable VMs with minimal overhead. The software is designed for developers and system administrators who need VM-like isolation with container-image portability. It stands out by bridging the gap between containerization and virtualization, enabling OCI images to run in a full VM environment rather than just as containers.

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