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Cubic

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PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026; it is registered on GitHub and has been in the index since 19 Sep 2026. How this is checked

Cubic is an open-source command-line tool for launching Linux virtual machines with a single command. It uses official distribution images, QEMU, EDK2, and cloud-init, and runs VMs as the normal user on Linux, macOS, and Windows.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Open SourceApache-2.0WebCLILinuxmacOSWindowsSelf-hosted
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59stars
13forks
6features
2024since

Overview

6 features

Purpose: Running disposable Linux virtual machines without lengthy setup or privileged system services.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: developers and system administrators

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: indicated (inferred, not tested) · Self-hosting: indicated (inferred, not tested)

Recorded constraints: pricing: open_source · license: Apache-2.0 · platforms: CLI, WEB · deployment: browser, cli, linux, macos, windows, self_hosted

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: cubic-vm.org · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Cubic is an Embedded, firmware & hardware design project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on running disposable Linux virtual machines without lengthy setup or privileged system services. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as an open-source project for developers and system administrators. Basis unknown · not verified: Cubic is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Basis unknown · not verified: Cubic is available on the web, the command line, Linux, macOS, and Windows, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by cubic-vm/cubic, and it first shipped in 2024. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 59 stars and 172 commits in the last 90 days. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 6 catalogued features are One-command VMs, Official Linux images, and QEMU virtualization.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • One-command VMs
  • Official Linux images
  • QEMU virtualization
  • Cloud-init setup
  • Unprivileged execution
  • Cross-platform support

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
linux-vmsqemuvirtualizationcloud-init

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Built with & integrations

Runs on
BrowserCLILinuxmacOSWindowsSelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License
Apache-2.0
Public signals
HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 59Active maintenance

Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed9 Sep · 08:22 UTC
    cubic-vm/cubic seen via GitHub Search (Smart)
    Source: GitHub Search (Smart) · Open

Frequently asked questions about Cubic

What is Cubic?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Cubic focuses on running disposable Linux virtual machines without lengthy setup or privileged system services. It is catalogued under Embedded, firmware & hardware design on PulseGate.
Who is Cubic for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Cubic is an open-source project built for developers and system administrators.
Is Cubic free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Cubic is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does Cubic run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Cubic runs on the web, the command line, Linux, macOS, and Windows. It can also be self-hosted.
Is Cubic still maintained?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 19 Sep 2026. Its GitHub repository shows 172 commits in the last 90 days.
Who develops Cubic?
Cubic is developed by cubic-vm/cubic.
How long has Cubic been around?
Cubic first shipped in 2024.
Is Cubic open source?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Cubic is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, developed on GitHub.

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