fastjar ☆

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Description:
Implementation of Sun's jar tool

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.98@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: java packaging archiver development cli

Install: brew install fastjar

About:
Fastjar is a high-performance implementation of Sun's jar utility, designed for creating and managing Java Archive (JAR) files. It serves as a faster, open-source alternative to the standard jar tool, optimizing the packaging process for Java applications. This tool is particularly useful for developers looking to speed up their build times.

Key Features:

High-speed JAR file creation and extraction
Command-line interface compatible with standard jar usage
Written in C for native performance
Lightweight and efficient resource usage

Use Cases:

Accelerating build processes in Java development environments
Packaging Java applications and libraries for distribution
Automating JAR creation in CI/CD pipelines

Alternatives:

jar (OpenJDK) – The standard tool included with the JDK; fastjar is often significantly faster for large archives.

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 6:29pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	81377ae6
Sep 13, 2024 4:11am		0	VERSION_BUMP	a263eb57