Introduction

bcvk (bootc virtualization kit) runs bootc containers as virtual machines and creates bootable disk images.

Features

• Ephemeral VMs: Launch temporary VMs from bootc containers without root
• Disk Images: Create bootable disk images in various formats
• libvirt Integration: Manage persistent VMs with full lifecycle control
• Image Management: Discover and list bootc container images

Use Cases

• Testing bootc images quickly in VM environments
• Creating disk images for cloud or bare-metal deployment
• CI/CD integration for automated testing
• Development with isolated VM environments

See the Quick Start Guide to get started.