Slim 2: Create VM from Dockerfile, boots in seconds (+macOS M1/Hyper-V)

In plain words

Slim 2 is a tool that creates virtual machines directly from Dockerfiles and boots them in seconds. It supports macOS M1 and Hyper-V environments. The software is designed for developers who need to quickly spin up VMs from existing Docker configurations without traditional lengthy boot times. It streamlines the process of converting containerized applications into runnable virtual machines across multiple platforms.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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