Open Source Python Emulators - Page 2

This project implements a Windows SCSI hard disk driver which simulates physical Solid-State Drive (SSD). This driver includes a simple flash translation layer. Please note that the project is in alpha.

The project focuses on the design of a CPU architecture emulator aimed to assembly languages course.

AmsdosFS is an implementation for Linux of Amsdos filesystem used on Amstrad CPC computers. It is written in Python and uses module Fuse Python to mount DSK images.

AndroidNativeEmu is a Python-based framework designed to partially emulate Android native libraries, enabling developers and researchers to analyze and execute native code outside of a full Android environment. Instead of emulating an entire operating system, it focuses specifically on the native layer, allowing for targeted testing and reverse engineering of shared libraries (.so files). This makes it particularly useful in security research, malware analysis, and debugging of Android applications. The framework provides tools for loading binaries, simulating system calls, and interacting with native functions in a controlled environment. By abstracting away the complexity of full device emulation, it allows faster iteration and more focused analysis of specific components. It also integrates well with Python tooling, making it accessible and extensible for custom workflows.

An Apple ][ Emulator written in Python.

Commodore 64 emulator in Python.

A pure Python-based emulated Unix-like OS for Series 60 mobile phones.

This project contains some test scripts and software for Analog Devices' DSP chip emulators. This verifies whether a particular emulator is working correctly with a particular PC and target board.

Dynagui is a GUI frontend for the dynamips Cisco 7200 router simulator.

The Free 6502 emulator is a portable, extensible and configurable library for emulating the 6502 processor, used in many older computers and video games. It is aimed at reliability and speed, to allow it to be used to emulate any system based on the 6502.

The GNUton project is a re-implementation of the (defunct) Apple Newton platform. It consists of the virtual machine, storage architecture and templates for GUI and general OS features. It aims to support execution of existing pure NewtonScript packages

GramAddict is a fully open-source Instagram automation bot designed to simulate human-like interaction on Android devices using UI automation rather than direct API calls. It operates through ADB and UIAutomator2, meaning it interacts with the Instagram app as if it were a real user, reducing the risk of detection compared to API-based bots. The tool can automate a wide range of actions such as liking posts, following users, sending messages, and browsing content, all while introducing randomized delays and behaviors to mimic human activity. It supports both physical devices and emulators, making it flexible for different deployment environments. The project also includes advanced filtering and targeting capabilities, allowing users to define specific audiences based on hashtags, locations, or user attributes. Additionally, it provides reporting features via Telegram, giving users real-time feedback on bot performance.

Linux Kernel Module Cheat is an open-source educational project that provides practical examples for studying Linux kernel programming, kernel modules, and operating system internals. It includes reproducible development environments for building and debugging custom Linux kernels. The project uses QEMU and Buildroot to create minimal Linux systems that can run in virtual machines. Developers can explore kernel modules, system calls, device drivers, memory management, and process behavior through executable examples. Debugging workflows integrate GDB for examining kernel execution and investigating low-level problems. The repository also covers user-space programs, hardware emulation, and interactions between Linux and underlying system architecture. Automated build scripts simplify experimentation across different configurations. It is designed for developers learning systems programming through hands-on exercises.

The Miasm intermediate representation is used for multiple task: emulation through its jitter engine, symbolic execution, DSE, program analysis, but the intermediate representation can be a bit hard to read. We will present in this article new tricks Miasm has learned in 2018. Among them, the SSA/Out-of-SSA transformation, expression propagation and high-level operators can be joined to “lift” Miasm IR to a more human-readable language. We use graphviz to illustrate some graphs. Its layout does not always totally conform with a reverse engineering “ideal view”, so please be tolerant of those odd graphs. Miasm is not the first tool to implement this feature. But, well, as the tool already had everything needed to implement DSE, it was just a matter of time before these features landed in the main branch.

MiniStack is an open-source local AWS emulator designed as a lightweight, fully free alternative to tools like LocalStack, enabling developers to replicate cloud environments directly on their machines. It emulates over 35 AWS services through a single unified endpoint, allowing developers to test applications, infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines without needing real cloud resources. One of its defining characteristics is its use of “real infrastructure” where possible, meaning services like databases and container orchestration are backed by actual technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, and Docker instead of pure mocks. The system is designed to be drop-in compatible with existing AWS tooling, including boto3, Terraform, AWS CLI, and other SDKs, making migration seamless for existing projects. MiniStack also prioritizes efficiency, with a significantly smaller footprint and faster startup time compared to alternatives, making it ideal for local development environments.

OpenMMOd is a open-source event-driven MMORPG Server written in C++ with a YAML packet definition backend. It is MySQL database driven currently with future backend support to come in the future.

OpenXCI is a Xen-based desktop hypervisor. Unlike other desktop hypervisors, it is not targeted at businesses wanting remote provisioning, but rather at individuals who want a high-performance alternative to dual/multi-booting.

PS2 Covers is a large-scale curated repository of PlayStation 2 game cover images designed to be used with emulators such as PCSX2 and DuckStation, providing a complete visual library for enhancing game collections. It organizes cover art by game serial identifiers, allowing automated systems to fetch the correct image for each title. The repository includes both standard and 3D-style covers, supporting different presentation preferences. It is widely used in emulator setups to create visually rich libraries that resemble modern digital storefronts. The project also includes tools and instructions for integrating the covers into emulator workflows, enabling seamless automation. Its scale and completeness make it one of the most comprehensive resources for retro gaming visuals. Overall, ps2-covers enhances the user experience of emulation by adding organized and accessible visual metadata.

Cross-platform and multi-arch ultra lightweight emulator. Supported OS: Linux, MacOS, Windows, FreeBSD, DOS and UEFI. Support Arch: x86(16/32/64), ARM(64) MIPS, EVM and WASM. It also support Linux Kernel Module(.ko) , Windows Driver(.sys) and MacOS Kernel(.kext) via Demigod. Binary instrumentation and API are Qiling Framework's main focus and priority. It is designed for reverse engineers - thus there is no need to rebuild another sand boxing tool. Using Qiling Framework saves you time. The API-rich Qiling Framework brings reverse and instrument binary to the next level quicker. Additionally, Qiling provides API access to register, memory, filesystem, operating system and debugger. Qiling also provides virtual machine-level API such as save and restore execution state. It combines binary instrumentation and binary emulation into one single framework.

NOTE: This project's source code is hosted at GitLab. View the source code here: https://gitlab.com/jessieh/sneezy SNeezy aims to provide a polished, lightweight graphical frontend for launching SNES games on the Raspberry Pi. SNeezy turns your Raspberry Pi into a portable SNES console, allowing you to quickly load and play SNES games with only a compatible controller and a screen. Fast load times, a low memory profile, easy configuration, consistent retro styling, box art integration, and a sleek interface make SNeezy the perfect lightweight environment for a dedicated Raspberry Pi SNES console.

Shopne Arcade is a front-end application designed to easily play Neo Geo system games on PC. It's interface is compatible for screens with low resolution such as 640x480 pixels. It lets users play Neo Geo system games from one interface where users will be able pick different game play experience settings such as Neo Geo games video resolutions, audio sampling rates, etc. Shopne Arcade is written in pure Python language without any external dependencies making it portable across various Linux Distributions.

SimBCM is a simulator of MIPS dual-core cpu BCM1250 of broadcom.

Spyn is an Nintendo Entertainment System written entirely in Python, using Pygame for graphics / sound.

A pure python module for emulating V100 terminal. It supports most of important escape sequences like cursor positioning, graphics rendition and etc. A demo(requires wxPython) also included which emulates terminal programs like bash, emacs, vi and etc.

The Wolfram Machine project is an effort to create a set of documentation and useful modules (both hardware and software) for a computing architecture based on the mathematical theories presented in Steven Wolfram's book _A_New_Kind_of_Science_.