A set of cross-platform tools to fully automate the creation and management of secure, minimal Debian virtual machines in Oracle VirtualBox. This project is designed to emulate a Raspberry Pi server environment, making it ideal for testing server software and network configurations.
This project is a core component of the PiSelfhosting ecosystem.
For the complete, up-to-date documentation, including detailed installation guides, usage examples, and contribution guidelines, please visit the official documentation site:
(The site is will be live in the near future)
- Automated Master Template Creation: A command-line tool to build a "golden master" Debian VM from scratch.
- One-Command Cloning: A tool to create new, independent development VMs from the master template in seconds.
- Professional Windows Installer: A single, easy-to-use setup.exe for a one-click setup on Windows.
- Pre-Built Virtual Appliance: A ready-to-import .ova file is included in each release for an instant start.
- Cross-Platform Tools: Standalone executables for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Network Discovery (mDNS): Clones announce themselves on the network as hostname.local.
You can always find the latest installer, executables, and the .ova appliance on our latest release page.
We welcome contributions! The best place to start is by reading the full Contributing Guide on our official documentation site.
If you find this project useful, please consider becoming a sponsor. Your support is greatly appreciated!