# Multipass

> Use this tool when you need to manage Multipass virtual machine instances programmatically, solving problems like automating VM lifecycle operations and streamlining development workflows. It provides a Python-based interface for launching, controlling, and interacting with VM instances, accepting inputs like instance configurations and commands, and outputting structured data models. Ideal for use cases requiring fine-grained control over Multipass VMs, such as testing, deployment, and CI/CD pipelines.

Canonical page: https://skillsregistry.net/skills/wangyihang-multipass  
JSON: https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/wangyihang-multipass

## Description

Provides complete control over Multipass virtual machine instances through a Python-based MCP server that wraps the Multipass CLI. Supports all core VM lifecycle operations including launching, starting, stopping, suspending, and deleting instances, plus advanced features like snapshots, file transfers, directory mounting, command execution, and alias management. Built with FastMCP and includes comprehensive error handling, timeout management, and structured data models for all Multipass operations.

## Trust

- **Trust score (0–1):** 0.96
- **Verification tier:** verified
- **Last scanned:** 2026-09-28

## Facts

- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Skill type:** atomic
- **Execution layer:** mcp-remote
- **Runtime environment:** api
- **Category:** file-system
- **Updated:** 2026-09-28

## Source

- **Source listing:** [PulseMCP](https://www.pulsemcp.com/servers/wangyihang-multipass)
- **Repository:** <https://github.com/wangyihang/multipass-mcp>

## Use it

Resolve this record through the SkillsRegistry MCP server (no auth, read-only):

```
claude mcp add --transport http --scope user skillsregistry https://api.skillsregistry.net/mcp
```

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "get_skill",
    "arguments": {
      "slug": "wangyihang-multipass"
    }
  }
}
```

REST: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/wangyihang-multipass` · pull for local use: `GET https://api.skillsregistry.net/v1/skills/wangyihang-multipass/pull`

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