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BUG - App Sore Download not working

I ask to install the app and I get this and have no option but to cancel…. Hope you can fix it. Thanks

An Anonymous User1 month ago

[Bug] It does not detect the existence of a mouse in MAC OS

Although the mouse works perfectly while virtualizing macOS, the mouse or trackpad configuration options do not appear in the OS settings, which makes it impossible to change, for example, natural scrolling or other settings. I´m using Mac Mini M4

An Anonymous User5 months ago

It freezes when clicking on "about"

When you click on the "About" button, the "About" window doesn't have a close or back button, so the app gets frozen there and there is no way to use it or close it. The only way to close it is to force quit it using the Activity Monitor. I use a Mac Mini M4.

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[feature] One-Click Beta Testing Workflow

Current flow: Find IPSW → Download → Create VM → Install Desired flow: Choose macOS version → Create VM Done.

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[improvement] Trust Signals

Comments: Why closed source? Another AI-generated app? Where is source code? Expectation: Public roadmap Changelog Founder visibility Technical blog Trust was a recurring theme.

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[improvement] Performance Benchmarks

RAM usage Idle consumption Lightweight compared to UTM? Expectation: Publish: Boot time RAM usage Idle usage People repeatedly asked for proof.

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[feature] VM Library / Marketplace

If users repeatedly need: macOS 15 beta Ubuntu Fedora You could eventually provide templates.

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[improvement] Mac App Store Convenience

Many technical users don't value this. But less technical users do. Potential positioning: Native App Store install No Homebrew No GitHub setup No CLI

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[improvement] Better Differentiation

All the competitors mentioned by users so far include: UTM VirtualBuddy Tart xhyve VMware Parallels Feedback: People don't understand why SoftVM exists. You need clearer positioning.

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[improvement] VM Deletion & Cleanup Messaging

Many users don't understand VM isolation. Expectation: Explain clearly: "Delete the VM and everything inside disappears."

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[feature] VM Templates

Users repeatedly talked about: Testing Disposable environments Betas Expectation: New macOS Beta VM New Linux VM New Testing VM One click.

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[feature] Empty Apple Silicon VM Creation

Comment source: "without providing IPSW" Expectation: Create VM without manual IPSW management More automation

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[improvement] Clearer Beginner Onboarding

Comment source: "Where can I download the IPSW file?" Expectation: Guided setup Tooltips Download help Less technical terminology

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[improvement] AI Agent Landing Page / Positioning

Hidden feedback: Users immediately connected SoftVM with AI agents. Potential messaging: Run Claude Code safely Run autonomous coding agents in isolation Disposable AI workspaces

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[feature] AI Agent Sandbox Mode

Comment source: Claude OpenClaw YOLO-mode agents Expectation: One-click disposable environment for AI agents Reset environment after tasks Safe experimentation

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[feature] Metal / GPU Acceleration

Comment source: "Does it expose the GPU for Metal API?" Expectation: Better graphics acceleration Metal support GPU-intensive workflows

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[feature] Windows Support

SoftVM currently supports macOS and Linux guests. The ability to create and run Windows virtual machines on Apple Silicon.

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[improvement] Simplify IPSW Setup

Users currently need to manually find, download, and import IPSW files before creating a macOS VM. What I want: A guided setup experience where SoftVM helps users locate, download, or manage IPSW files automatically.

An Anonymous User5 months ago

[feature] Snapshot / Checkpoint Support

What's happening: There is currently no way to save and restore VM states. What I expected instead: The ability to create snapshots/checkpoints and roll back to a clean state after testing software, betas, or configurations.

An Anonymous User5 months ago