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Crystalfetch

brew install --cask crystalfetch v2.2.0

Download and convert Windows 11 installer ISOs using UUPDump APIs.

Why you might care

If you run macOS but need to create Windows 11 VMs (especially with UTM), CrystalFetch provides a native, GUI-based alternative to command-line UUPDump tools. It's open-source and free, though you'll still need a valid Windows 11 license to use the resulting installer.

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