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Show HN: Lightweight tool for managing Linux virtual machines

4 days ago
  • #virtualization
  • #sysadmin
  • #KVM
  • flint is a self-contained KVM management solution with a single binary.
  • Includes a web UI, CLI, and API for managing virtual machines efficiently.
  • Features a modern UI built with Next.js and Tailwind CSS.
  • Supports Cloud-Init, managed image library, and multiple import options.
  • No complex installation; just download and run the 8.4MB binary.
  • Can be built from source with Go 1.25.0 and bun/node.js.
  • Web UI available at http://localhost:5550 after running the binary.
  • Can be run in the background using nohup or systemd.
  • Precompiled binaries available for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
  • GitHub Actions automates building and releasing cross-platform binaries.