Lima is a software that allows users to run Linux on a Mac, which can be handy for those who need to use Linux-specific software. It is a simpler alternative to Vagrant and provides a default configuration. It automatically downloads a Ubuntu 22.04 image and mounts the entire home directory inside the virtual machine (VM), which is convenient. However, the author expresses frustration with not being able to mount directories as read-write and mentions that the Lima version packaged in nix 23.05 may not support certain features. The author prefers using a VM over a Linux container for development purposes and mentions other alternatives such as colima and Orb Stack.
https://jvns.ca/blog/2023/07/10/lima--a-nice-way-to-run-linux-vms-on-mac/