About Lima
Lima launches Linux virtual machines with automatic file sharing, port forwarding, and support for both QEMU and WSL2 backends (similar to WSL2).
Lima 2.2.0
Linux virtual machines, with a focus on running containers.
- By Lima-VM
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated Jul 21, 2026
Technical details
| Publisher | Lima-VM |
|---|---|
| Author | The Lima Authors |
| Version | 2.2.0 |
| Release date | 2026-07-21 |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64, arm64 |
| Package ID | Lima.Lima |
| Dependencies | SoftwareFreedomConservancy.QEMU, MSYS2.MSYS2 |
Install Lima from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=Lima.Lima -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=Lima.Lima -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=Lima.Lima -e
Lima version history
2.1.1 Apr 3, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Lima free?
Yes. Lima is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.
What is the latest version of Lima?
The latest version is 2.2.0, released on Jul 21, 2026.
Is it safe to download Lima?
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 e7bf7dd2d2e7ab7ce020631f8f7533665f6e6f9068686d3ffcd0f3c438856ea9.
Which Windows versions does Lima support?
Lima runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64), ARM64 systems.
How do I uninstall Lima?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Lima and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=Lima.Lima -e.
Is there a portable version of Lima?
Yes. Lima is available as a portable ZIP archive (lima-2.2.0-Windows-AMD64.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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