DOSBox
7.1#4 in ms-dos emulatorsFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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dosbox-automation
5.6#20 in ms-dos emulatorsAPILinuxWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | DOSBox | dosbox-automation |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | DOSBox is a DOS emulator intended to run older programs and games that do not run on newer computers. | dosbox-automation is a DOSBox Staging fork that lets launchers, test harnesses, and scripts launch, drive, and inspect DOS applications and games. |
| Security | The DOSBox site recommends using config -securemode with untrusted files; this mode disables MOUNT, IMGMOUNT and BOOT. | The API requires a bearer token, the webserver binds to localhost by default, and Lua scripts run without filesystem or process access. |
DOSBox plans
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dosbox-automation plans
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Pick DOSBox if…
DOSBox suits people who want to run older DOS games or programs on Windows, Linux, or macOS. Its emulation and disk-image support may also suit users working with older DOS software or game media.
Pick dosbox-automation if…
It suits developers, testers, and launcher authors automating DOS software, particularly those using scripts, Python, shell tools, or CI/CD pipelines. It is also relevant to users who need repeatable runs or inspection of DOS application state.