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Command Reference

Quick summary of all qvm subcommands.


Commands

CommandUsageDescription
createqvm create <name> <iso> [driver_iso]Provision a new VM directory, disk, and configuration
launchqvm launch <name> [--no-iso] [--headless]Start VM with or without installation media
appqvm app <name> <app_path> [args...]Run individual guest app via FreeRDP RemoteApp
stopqvm stop <name>Gracefully shut down a running VM (ACPI SIGTERM)
listqvm listDisplay all VMs and their running/stopped status
disableqvm disable <name>Stop and permanently delete a VM
versionqvm versionPrint qvm version number
helpqvm helpDisplay built-in CLI help

Global Tips

  • Color Output: Automatically disabled when stdout is piped or when NO_COLOR=1 is set.
  • Exit Status: Exits 0 on success and 1 on error with error details printed to stderr.