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Eclipse IDE for Java Developers

brew install --cask eclipse-java v4.40,2026-06

Free, open-source IDE for Java development with extensive plugin ecosystem and refactoring tools.

Why you might care

Eclipse is a mature, free, open-source alternative to IntelliJ IDEA. It's highly extensible via plugins, lightweight compared to newer IDEs, and works well for Java projects of any scale. Popular in enterprise environments and strong community support.

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