Lima is a versatile tool for launching Linux virtual machines with automatic file sharing and port forwarding, designed to simplify Linux environments on macOS, Linux, and NetBSD. Initially focused on promoting containerd and nerdctl for Mac users, Lima supports various container engines like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes, as well as non-container applications. It offers seamless integration with commands for Linux operations and container management, making it ideal for developers and system administrators. Lima is adopted by tools like Rancher Desktop, Colima, Finch, and Podman Desktop, and features community-driven GUIs and plugins. As a Cloud Native Computing Foundation sandbox project, Lima emphasizes ease of use, flexibility, and community collaboration.