windows-vm

Installation
SKILL.md

Headless Windows 11 VM

Manage a headless Windows 11 VM running via dockur/windows in Docker with KVM acceleration. The VM is accessible via SSH only — no RDP or GUI required.

Host prerequisites

  • Docker
  • KVM support (/dev/kvm must exist — check with ls /dev/kvm)
  • sshpass (sudo apt install sshpass)
  • imagemagick (optional, for screenshot debugging: sudo apt install imagemagick)

Configuration

  • Container name: windows11
  • VM directory: $HOME/windows-vm/
    • storage/ — VM disk image (managed by dockur, wiped on recreate)
    • iso/win11x64.iso — cached Windows ISO (7.3GB, persists across recreates)
    • oem/install.bat — post-install script (installs OpenSSH Server)
  • Credentials: user / password
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