VisualVM
brew install --cask visualvm
v2.2.1
Monitor, profile, and troubleshoot Java applications with CPU/memory analysis and thread inspection.
Why you might care
VisualVM is free and built on the JDK platform, making it a lightweight alternative to commercial Java profilers. It's useful for developers debugging Java apps without requiring paid tools, and integrates directly with running JVM processes.
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30-day installs · #553
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90-day · #541
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365-day · #385
Links
- https://visualvm.github.io/
- Brew formula source: Casks/v/visualvm.rb
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