Vmware Workstation 17 Pro Github May 2026

# .github/workflows/vm-test.yml
name: Test on VMware VM
on: [push]
jobs:
  vmware-test:
    runs-on: [self-hosted, windows]  # Host with Workstation 17 Pro
    steps:
      - run: |
          vmrun start "C:\VMs\ubuntu-server.vmx" nogui
          vmrun runProgramInGuest "C:\VMs\ubuntu-server.vmx" -interactive false /usr/bin/make test
          vmrun stop "C:\VMs\ubuntu-server.vmx" soft

⚠️ Educational only — This repo historically contained keygens or license bypass scripts. Such repositories are frequently removed for DMCA violations. Legitimate use: Learning about FlexNet licensing.
Recommendation: Obtain a free 30‑day trial or purchase a license from VMware/Broadcom. Workstation 17 Pro is now free for personal use as of 2024.

Important update (May 2024): Broadcom made VMware Workstation Pro free for personal, educational, and non-commercial use. You no longer need license keys — download directly from Broadcom’s portal.

Developers often use VMware as a provider for Vagrant. GitHub repositories frequently host Vagrantfile configurations and Packer templates specifically optimized for VMware Workstation 17, allowing users to spin up development environments rapidly.