geerlingguy/macos-virtualbox-vm
Instructions and script to help you create a VirtualBox VM running macOS. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
32/100
- Activity 0
- Release rhythm 35
- Longevity 100
Flags: no_releases
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: n/a
- age_days: 4164
- days_rel: n/a
- days_push: 1633
- n_releases_24m: 0
Adoption not part of the score
2577 stars · 307 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
A shell script and set of instructions for creating a bootable macOS installer ISO and running macOS in a VirtualBox virtual machine. It automates converting a macOS installer app downloaded from the Mac App Store into an ISO usable by VirtualBox.
Use cases
- create a macOS virtual machine in VirtualBox
- build a bootable macOS installer ISO from the App Store installer
- run macOS on Linux or Windows for testing
- set up a disposable macOS environment for CI or development
- test software on multiple macOS versions without extra hardware
When to choose
- you need macOS in a VM on non-Apple hardware or a secondary machine
- you want a scripted, repeatable way to prepare macOS installer ISOs
- you are already using VirtualBox and want step-by-step VM setup guidance
When to avoid
- you need a supported, licensed macOS virtualization solution on Apple hardware (use UTM, Parallels, or VMware)
- you need recent macOS versions - the instructions target older releases (Yosemite through Big Sur era)
- you want a fully automated provisioning tool rather than manual VM setup steps
Facets
cli-tool · maturity maintenance
developer-tools cli simulation developer-tools operating-systems cli virtualbox macos-vm shell-script virtualization iso-preparation macos
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/geerlingguy/macos-virtualbox-vm · fetched 2026-08-28 · a5a8ba209505
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| geerlingguy/macos-virtualbox-vm | main | 32 |
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