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Virt-Manager
Manage libvirt virtual machines through virt-manager, a desktop interface primarily targeting KVM.
About Virt-Manager
Virt-Manager provides a desktop interface for managing virtual machines through libvirt. It primarily targets KVM VMs and also manages Xen and LXC containers.
It shows running domains with live performance and resource utilization statistics, provides wizards for creating domains and adjusting resource allocation and virtual hardware, and includes an embedded VNC and SPICE viewer for guest graphical consoles. Separate command-line tools handle provisioning, viewing, cloning, XML editing, and container filesystem setup.
Key features
- Manage KVM virtual machines through libvirt desktop interface
- Manage Xen VMs and LXC Linux containers
- View running domains with live performance and resource statistics
- Create new domains using guided wizards
- Adjust domain resource allocation and virtual hardware
- Access guests via embedded VNC and SPICE graphical console
Best for: Users who manage KVM, Xen, or LXC guests through libvirt from a desktop interface.
Good for
- Manages KVM, Xen, and LXC guests through libvirt
- Displays live performance and resource utilization statistics
- Includes wizards plus command-line tools for provisioning and cloning
Watch out for
- Primary focus is KVM VMs
- virt-clone applies to inactive guests
- Listed install commands cover Fedora, Debian, Gentoo, and OpenBSD
Virt-Manager at a glance
- Website
- virt-manager.org
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Virtualization
- Type
- Website
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Platforms
- Linux, Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Virt-Manager FAQ
Which guest types does virt-manager handle?
It primarily targets KVM VMs, but also manages Xen and LXC containers.
How can virt-manager be installed?
Install it from your OS distribution, such as Fedora, Debian, Gentoo, or OpenBSD, or grab the source release.
How can an existing guest be cloned?
Use virt-clone to copy disk images of an inactive guest and define a config with new name, UUID and MAC address.
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