virtme-ng
Quickly build and run kernels inside a virtualized snapshot of your live system
virtme-ng is an MCP server that enables AI assistants to control Linux kernel development workflows through the Model Context Protocol. It exposes kernel compilation, testing, and debugging operations as tools that AI agents can invoke to automate complex kernel development tasks. The server allows assistants like Claude, Cursor, or other MCP-compatible clients to build kernels with custom configurations, run tests in virtualized environments, validate patch series, and debug kernel behavior—all through natural language requests.
Key Features
Use Cases
- 01AI-assisted kernel patch validation: ask an assistant to test each commit in a series builds and boots
- 02Automated kernel configuration testing: have AI build and test kernels with different features like KASAN enabled
- 03Rapid kernel bug reproduction: describe symptoms to an AI that builds, runs, and checks dmesg for issues
- 04Cross-architecture kernel development: AI-driven builds and tests on ARM64, RISC-V from x86 hosts
- 05Patch series validation: automatically apply patches from mailing lists and verify they work
- 06Kernel behavior comparison: test differences between mainline and custom kernel versions
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virtme-ng — FAQ
What is the virtme-ng MCP server?+
It's an MCP server that exposes Linux kernel development operations (build, test, debug) as tools for AI assistants. AI agents can interact with virtme-ng to automate kernel compilation, testing in virtualized environments, and debugging workflows.
How do I install and connect the virtme-ng MCP server?+
Install virtme-ng via pip (pip install virtme-ng) or from your distribution's package manager. Then add a configuration entry to your AI assistant's MCP config file pointing to 'vng --mcp' as the server command.
Which AI clients work with virtme-ng MCP server?+
The server works with MCP-compatible clients including Claude Desktop, Claude Code CLI, Cursor, and other tools that support the Model Context Protocol.
What are the prerequisites for using virtme-ng?+
You need Python 3.8+, QEMU 1.6+, and optionally KVM for hardware acceleration. Additional dependencies include busybox, virtiofsd for better performance, and architecture-specific toolchains for cross-compilation.
Is virtme-ng free to use?+
Yes, virtme-ng is open source software available on GitHub. It's packaged in major Linux distributions and can be installed from PyPI or built from source.
Can I use virtme-ng without the MCP server?+
Yes, virtme-ng is primarily a standalone kernel development tool with CLI commands. The MCP server is an additional feature that enables AI assistant integration.
How do I install virtme-ng?+
Open the source repository on GitHub and follow its README. virtme-ng is a mcp server — MCP Agents Market links you directly to the official repo.
Is virtme-ng free?+
virtme-ng is an open-source project hosted on GitHub. Check the repository for its license and any usage requirements.