Connect your existing toolchain without rewriting the entire pipeline.
These workflow labels illustrate compatibility scenarios only and do not imply endorsement of OakVM by the referenced tools or platforms.
Dedicated Apple Silicon physical node
Turn iOS builds from local waiting into a cloud pipeline.
OakVM provides Mac Mini physical nodes that connect directly to existing CI/CD workflows for iOS and macOS teams. Each order includes one dedicated device for Xcode, Fastlane, self-hosted runners, command-line builds, and remote debugging.
- Not a virtual machine
- About 4-minute delivery
- All prices in USD
RUN RECORD
3 min 42 sec
Example of the latest archive duration
BUILD LEDGER
ios-release / task 0281
node-hk-m4-06
M4
Mac Mini / Dedicated node16GB · 256GB · HK
Xcode
Run command-line builds, archives, signing checks, exports, and symbol-file organization.
Git
Check out the target branch, pin the commit version, and preserve the code baseline for each task.
Fastlane
Reuse existing lanes to turn testing, archiving, and artifact handling into repeatable tasks.
Self-hosted runner
Use runner labels to schedule macOS jobs on a designated physical node.
VNC
Perform remote checks when a graphical interface is needed, while keeping routine automation on the command line.
TestFlight
Connect exported build artifacts to your team's existing test distribution workflow.
6
Available node regions
Covering collaboration time zones across Asia and the eastern and western United States
2
Apple Silicon configurations available
M4 and M4 Pro, both dedicated physical nodes
About 4 minutes
Standard delivery process
From payment confirmation to the first connection check
Day / week / month / quarter
Four rental terms
Choose by task frequency without changing hardware ownership
Build workflow
Connect a dedicated Mac node to your existing iOS build farm.
Keep your existing code repository, workflow orchestration, and artifact storage. Schedule only the macOS, Xcode, and Apple Silicon stages to OakVM.
PUSH / 01
Push code
Merge the target branch and record the commit hash. Repository access, review rules, and branch protection stay in your existing system.
- Input
- Target branch, commit version, build parameters
- Acceptance
- The node can fetch code with least-privilege access
TRIGGER / 02
Trigger remotely
Trigger jobs with self-hosted runner labels, a task queue, or SSH commands, avoiding competition with stages that do not need macOS.
- Input
- Runner labels, task ID, timeout policy
- Acceptance
- Only the target pipeline enters the Mac queue
EXECUTE / 03
Execute on a physical node
Call xcodebuild or Fastlane on a dedicated Mac Mini to resolve dependencies, test, archive, check signing, and export.
- Input
- Xcode version, scheme, export configuration
- Acceptance
- The same commit can be rebuilt with fixed commands
STORE / 04
Archive artifacts
Return the IPA, xcarchive, symbol files, and sanitized logs. Keep caches separate from production artifacts for easier cleanup and traceability.
- Output
- Build artifacts, verification results, duration records
- Acceptance
- The task ID maps to the complete artifact set
Start with a non-production branch: fetch, build, archive, and return the artifacts. Then migrate release jobs. This validates network access, the toolchain, signing assets, and artifact storage separately instead of troubleshooting four boundaries after one failure.
From $20.3/day
Choose between two configurations based on build load and peak memory.
OakVM M4 suits regular iOS packaging, automated testing, and single-pipeline jobs. OakVM M4 Pro is built for large workspaces, parallel tasks, AI experiments, and higher local storage throughput.
Both plans support Singapore, Japan (Tokyo), South Korea (Seoul), Hong Kong, the eastern United States, and the western United States. Live availability is returned by the console.
View full pricing and add-onsOakVM M4
$20.3 / day
$54.9 / week
$101.7 / month
$276.6 / quarter
- Regular iOS packaging and automated testing
- Single-pipeline build jobs
- A stable, repeatable fixed environment
OakVM M4 Pro
$59.1 / day
$159.6 / week
$295.5 / month
$803.8 / quarter
- Large workspaces and parallel tasks
- AI experiments and higher memory peaks
- More local cache and artifact space
Six regions
Choose from 6 node regions by collaboration time zone.
Regions primarily affect remote access paths and team handoff time zones, not the build performance of an individual node. Both OakVM M4 and OakVM M4 Pro are available in all six regions.
SG
Available
Singapore
Well suited to Southeast Asian collaboration time zones and handoffs across Asian teams.
JP
Available
Japan (Tokyo)
Well suited to East Asian collaboration time zones and Japan-based development teams.
KR
Available
South Korea (Seoul)
Well suited to Northeast Asian collaboration time zones and cross-region task handoffs.
HK
Available
Hong Kong
Well suited to remote access from teams in southern China and Southeast Asia.
US-E
Available
Eastern United States
Well suited to collaboration time zones across eastern North America and Western Europe.
US-W
Available
Western United States
Well suited to teams on the US West Coast and across the Pacific.
Migration path
Migrate from a local Mac by validating data, the toolchain, and CI access.
Do not copy an entire development machine first. Define what must move, which versions must be pinned, and which jobs belong on a cloud Mac to shorten the troubleshooting path for your first pipeline.
01 / DATA
Define data and permission boundaries first
Separate source code, dependency caches, signing assets, build artifacts, and logs. Caches can be rebuilt; production artifacts need independent archiving, and sensitive assets should be exposed only to necessary jobs.
Acceptance checklist
- The node can access the target repository with least privilege
- Signing assets are managed separately from regular project files
- IPA, xcarchive, and symbol files can be backed up independently
02 / TOOLCHAIN
Pin a repeatable build toolchain
Record the versions of Xcode, SDKs, command-line tools, package managers, and critical dependencies. Put repeatable commands in scripts to reduce ad hoc GUI operations.
Acceptance checklist
- Xcode matches the SDK version required by the project
- Command-line builds still complete after clearing caches
- Dependency lockfiles and cache invalidation rules have been verified
03 / CI ACCESS
Connect CI last and isolate jobs
After registering a self-hosted runner, use labels to distinguish projects, priorities, and environments. Queue rules—not manual conventions—should determine which jobs a node runs at the same time.
Acceptance checklist
- Only target jobs are scheduled on Mac nodes
- Failure logs have been sanitized for sensitive information
- Build artifacts can be returned to the existing artifact repository
“Release handoffs no longer depend on one Mac in the office. The next time zone can continue from the same task record.”
“Once runner labels map projects to nodes, the build environment is easier to verify than a personal computer.”
“Remote experiments retain fixed dependencies and records, so changing locations does not require rebuilding the Apple Silicon environment.”
The content above illustrates role-specific concerns in typical workflows and does not constitute a rating or performance commitment. Actual duration depends on project size, dependency state, node region, and network access.
Recent updates
Recent updates, presented like an engineering directory.
Content will cover reproducible methods for shared development environments, remote access, automated packaging, package optimization, cost accounting, and signing security.
DevOps & CI/CD
Build repeatable iOS purchase regression tests with StoreKit
Use StoreKit configuration and SKTestSession to make purchase, cancellation, refund, and interrupted-transaction paths repeatable in cloud Mac CI.
Read articleSecurity
How to Keep Secrets out of Cloud Mac CI Build Logs
Build logs are artifacts with their own attack surface. This guide adds layered controls for command output, result bundles, test attachments, and upload-time verification.
Read articleDevOps & CI/CD
Build a Reliable Xcode Static Analysis Baseline on a Cloud Mac
Turn Xcode analyzer diagnostics into stable fingerprints, compare them with a reviewed baseline, and fail CI only when a change introduces a new defect.
Read articleNew draft in progress
The latest content will appear here automatically after publication. For now, use the support guide to check connection, build, automation, security, and storage workflows.
Before you order
Confirm node ownership, integration methods, and payment boundaries first.
Before ordering, teams should confirm peak memory, cache usage, concurrent jobs, target region, and rental term. For signing assets, also define responsibility for import, rotation, backup, and cleanup at release.
Open the operations guideIs an OakVM node a virtual machine?
No. Each order corresponds to one dedicated Apple Silicon Mac Mini physical node. Hardware specifications depend on the selected plan, and compute resources are not shared with other customers.
Can it connect to an existing CI/CD system?
Yes. Teams can trigger nodes with self-hosted runners, task queues, or SSH commands, and isolate projects with labels, working directories, and queue policies.
What are the starting price, billing currency, and payment methods?
The starting price is $20.3/day, and all orders are billed in US dollars (USD). Only USDT-TRC20 and Visa / Mastercard / Amex (via Stripe) are supported; actual gateway availability is determined by the backend.
Who backs up signing assets and build artifacts?
Users are responsible for authorization, secure management, and backups of their code, certificates, provisioning profiles, private keys, and build artifacts. Provide only sanitized logs when submitting a support request; never paste credentials on a public page.
Do nodes stop running on a regular schedule?
All nodes run normally 365 days a year with continuous availability. User actions, network conditions, force majeure, and other boundaries are governed by the terms of service.
DEDICATED PHYSICAL NODE
Give your next iOS build a dedicated physical Mac.
OakVM provides non-virtualized Apple Silicon nodes in two configurations across 6 regions, with day, week, month, and quarter rentals billed in USD. Order for your task cycle or have your team review the region and configuration.