GetVM: Instant Free Linux and IDE Sidebar

GetVM: Instantly access free Linux, IDEs, and apps from your browser sidebar for coding and learning.

As of May 2026, GetVM: Instant Free Linux and IDE Sidebar has 4,000 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 13 reviews in the Productivity category.

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13 reviews
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Version
1.6.16
Manifest V3

History

2 snapshots

Tracking since May 1, 2026.

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DateUsersRatingReviewsVersion
May 1, 20264.0K5.00141.6.16
May 30, 20264.0K5.00141.6.16
Now4.0K5.00131.6.16

Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabscriptingstoragesidePanelcontextMenuscommandsdeclarativeNetRequest
Host access
*://getvm.io/*, *://*.getvm.io/*, <all_urls>

Screenshots

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About

✨ How Does GetVM Work?
🌐 Browser Sidebar Access: Click and launch GetVM right from your sidebar.
📦 Playground Selection: Choose and start your desired OS, IDE, or app in no time.
👨💻 Learn and Practice Side-by-Side: Practice within the VM while following tutorials or videos side-by-side. Save your work with Pro for easy continuity. 

✨ Where Can You Use GetVM?
📚 Learn by Doing: Transform tutorials into interactive sessions. Use GetVM alongside guides and apply new skills instantly—hands-on, no delays.
🎥 Watch, Learn, and Practice: Launch a VM to practice as you watch YouTube. No installations, just immediate application and better retention.
🛡️ Explore New Software Safely: Test new software and updates in seconds. Explore without worries about storage space or system safety.
🚀 Develop and Debug Faster: Connect repos and debug on the go. Rely on GetVM for swift development cycles and immediate bug fixes, anywhere, anytime.

✨ Key Features of GetVM
📑 Browser Sidebar: Access everything directly from your sidebar, enhancing your "learn by doing" experience with side-by-side mode.
💸 Daily Free Quota: Practice and learn without any cost, using our daily free quota.
⏱️ Quick Startup: Launch your environment in seconds, getting you right into action.
📚 Extensive Playground Collection: Access a rich selection of playgrounds, including various Linux OS versions, IDEs, and apps.
💾 Persistence: Opt for Pro to ensure all your files and code are saved continuously, maintaining your workflow's continuity.

✨ Need Help?
💌 We're here for you! If you have any questions or need assistance, contact us anytime at [email protected]

Technical

Version
1.6.16
Manifest
V3
Size
463KiB
Min Chrome
88
Languages
2
Featured
Yes

Metadata

ID
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Developer ID
u6942862aaa6d9b95d94bd3e54ea1e3e9
Developer Email
[email protected]
Created
Apr 4, 2024
Last Updated (Store)
Jul 25, 2024
Last Scraped
May 30, 2026
Website
getvm.io
Support URL

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