Cubic

Cubic v0.27.0

A lightweight command-line manager for virtual machines

Download for Windows

About Cubic

A lightweight command-line manager for virtual machines

Technical details

PublisherCubic VM
Versionv0.27.0
LicenseMIT or Apache-2.0
Installer typeportable
Architecturex64
Package IDcubic-vm.cubic
DependenciesSoftwareFreedomConservancy.QEMU

Install Cubic from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=cubic-vm.cubic -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=cubic-vm.cubic -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=cubic-vm.cubic -e

Cubic adds this command to the command line: cubic.

clicloud-initkvmlinuxqemurootlessrustsshvirtual-machinevmvm-manager

Cubic version history

v0.25.0 Aug 9, 2026
v0.24.1 Jul 13, 2026
v0.24.0

Frequently asked questions

Is Cubic free?

Yes. Cubic is free and open-source software released under the MIT or Apache-2.0 license.

What is the latest version of Cubic?

The latest version is v0.27.0.

Is it safe to download Cubic?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with cf071ae403c97a0bdc3bf4e10e9c9f8928e7e06cf45c43b180988872ebd13d89.

Which Windows versions does Cubic support?

Cubic runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I uninstall Cubic?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Cubic and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=cubic-vm.cubic -e.

Is there a portable version of Cubic?

Yes. Cubic is available as a portable program (cubic-v0.27.0-windows-amd64.exe, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.

Alternatives to Cubic

Other Command Line Tools programs for Windows from different developers.