apple-wholeWelcome to CiderStack

CiderStack is a native macOS virtualization platform designed for Apple Silicon Macs. It lets you create, manage, snapshot, and scale macOS virtual machines — locally or across an entire fleet — using Apple’s built-in virtualization technologies.

No subscriptions. No cloud lock-in. No rented Macs.

Just fast, predictable virtualization running directly on your own hardware.


What CiderStack is built for

CiderStack was created for engineers and Mac administrators who need:

  • Reliable macOS virtual machines for development, testing, and automation

  • Instant snapshots and clones backed by APFS

  • Fleet-wide orchestration across multiple Macs

  • Repeatable environments for CI runners and QA testing

  • Full ownership of infrastructure, not SaaS access

Whether you're running a single MacBook or a rack of Mac minis, CiderStack scales with you.


Native by design

CiderStack is built directly on Apple’s:

  • Virtualization.framework

  • Real macOS IPSW restore images

  • APFS snapshot technology

There are no nested hypervisors, kernel extensions, or background services fighting the OS. Virtual machines behave like real Macs because they are built the same way Apple builds them internally.


Designed for modern Mac workflows

CiderStack supports workflows such as:

  • macOS app development and testing

  • MDM profile validation

  • Beta OS testing without breaking your host

  • CI/CD runners on real macOS

  • Multi-Mac homelabs and on-prem build farms

Everything runs locally, with optional fleet orchestration when multiple Macs are available.


Ownership first

CiderStack follows a simple philosophy:

You should own the tools that run on your hardware.

That means:

  • Perpetual licenses

  • No monthly fees

  • No telemetry by default

  • No external control plane

  • Works offline

Your Macs stay yours.


What’s next

To get started:

  • Follow the Quickstart to launch your first VM

  • Learn the core CiderStack concepts

  • Explore snapshots, cloning, and fleet orchestration

You’ll be running your first macOS VM in minutes.

Jump right in

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