TinyBridge

ACTIVE

Run Linux on your Mac. Instantly. For free

Launched July 21, 2026

About TinyBridge

TinyBridge is an open‑source, CLI‑first substrate that lets macOS users run a full Ubuntu Linux environment instantly and without configuration. It provides intelligent virtual‑machine orchestration, device‑passthrough governance and enterprise‑grade compliance automation, eliminating the need to switch between macOS and Linux for development.

Pricing

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Capabilities

Intelligent VM orchestration

Automatically manages virtual‑machine instances to run Linux workloads on macOS with minimal user intervention.

Device passthrough governance

Handles safe passthrough of hardware devices from macOS to the Linux VM, ensuring proper access control.

Enterprise compliance automation

Includes built‑in policies and automation to meet enterprise compliance requirements while running Linux on a Mac.

Zero‑configuration setup

Enables a full Ubuntu environment on a MacBook without any manual setup or configuration steps.

CLI‑first interface

Provides a command‑line driven experience for developers to launch and control the Linux environment.

Use Cases

Local Linux development on macOS
Run Linux tools, scripts, and containers directly on a Mac without dual‑booting or VM hassle.
For: Mac‑based software developers
CI/CD pipeline testing
Execute Linux‑based build and test pipelines locally on a Mac to mirror production environments.
For: DevOps engineers and continuous‑integration teams
Enterprise compliance testing
Leverage built‑in compliance automation to validate Linux workloads against corporate policies on macOS workstations.
For: Enterprise IT and security teams
Open‑source contribution
Provide a consistent Ubuntu environment for contributors using macOS, simplifying setup and onboarding.
For: Open‑source contributors and maintainers