Welcome 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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