Microsoft Build of OpenJDK
brew install --cask microsoft-openjdk@17
v17.0.19
Free long-term supported OpenJDK distribution built and maintained by Microsoft.
Why you might care
Provides a stable, well-maintained Java 17 runtime with long-term support backed by Microsoft. Choose this if you need a reliable JDK without licensing concerns or prefer Microsoft's distribution over Oracle's or other OpenJDK variants.
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30-day installs · #1036
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90-day · #66
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365-day · #74
Links
- https://microsoft.com/openjdk
- Brew formula source: Casks/m/microsoft-openjdk@17.rb
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