Virtool uses a repository-scoped development service to run isolated Docker Compose environments for Git worktrees. Install Docker Engine, Node 24, pnpm, and Worktrunk, then run:
virtool-dev up
virtool-dev ui
virtool-dev list
virtool-dev stop
virtool-dev removeLifecycle commands acknowledge immediately. Follow progress in the management UI at https://dev.localhost:9443. See the development guide for architecture, data safety, workflow scheduling, and troubleshooting.