Tart is a powerful virtualization toolset designed specifically for building, running, and managing macOS and Linux virtual machines (VMs) on Apple Silicon. Created by CI engineers, Tart is the ultimate solution for all your automation needs. Harnessing Apple's native Virtualization.

Framework, Tart ensures seamless integration between hardware and software, resulting in exceptional performance without any drawbacks. With Tart, you can store your virtual machine images in OCI-compatible container registries, allowing you to work with them just like Docker containers. The toolset also seamlessly integrates with your existing automations, enabling you to double the performance of your macOS actions with just a few lines of code.

For large-scale operations, Tart offers Orchard Orchestration—a powerful tool for running and managing Tart virtual machines on a cluster of Apple Silicon hosts. With its multitude of applications, including powering CI/CD pipelines, creating reproducible development environments, and testing device management systems, Tart has become an indispensable automation powerhouse trusted by over 10,000 installations. Don't just take our word for it—our users rave about the performance improvements, faster workflows, and increased productivity they've experienced with Tart.

Join the Tart community today and discover the future of virtualization