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# virt-viewer
> Minimal graphical interface for a virtual machine (VM).
> Note: `domain` refers to the name, UUID, or ID for the existing VMs.
> See also: `virsh`.
> More information: <https://manned.org/virt-viewer>.
- Launch `virt-viewer` with a prompt to select running virtual machines:
`virt-viewer`
- Launch `virt-viewer` for a specific virtual machine by ID, UUID, or name:
`virt-viewer "{{domain}}"`
- Wait for a virtual machine to start and automatically reconnect if it shutdown and restarts:
`virt-viewer --reconnect --wait "{{domain}}"`
- Connect to a specific remote virtual machine over TLS:
`virt-viewer --connect "xen//{{url}}" "{{domain}}"`
- Connect to a specific remote virtual machine over SSH:
`virt-viewer --connect "qemu+ssh//{{username}}@{{url}}/system" "{{domain}}"`