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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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