glassfish ☆
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Description:
Java EE application server
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 7.0.24@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java jakarta-ee application-server enterprise dev-tools
Install: brew install glassfish
About:
GlassFish is an open-source Java EE application server that implements the Jakarta EE platform specifications. It provides a robust runtime environment for deploying and managing enterprise Java applications. Its main value proposition is offering a reference implementation for Jakarta EE standards, ensuring compatibility and modern cloud-native capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Jakarta EE 10 compatible
  • MicroProfile support
  • Embedded server capabilities
  • Admin console and CLI tools
  • Clustering and high availability
Use Cases:
  • Hosting enterprise Java applications
  • Developing cloud-native microservices
  • Testing Jakarta EE specifications
Alternatives:
  • Apache Tomcat – Tomcat is a Servlet container, while GlassFish is a full Jakarta EE application server
  • WildFly – WildFly is Red Hat's alternative Jakarta EE server with different configuration approach
  • Payara – Payara is a fork of GlassFish with additional enterprise features and support
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 24, 2025 9:55pm 7.0.24 0 VERSION_BUMP 54850029
Jan 3, 2025 1:56pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 38a1f2d8
Oct 2, 2024 4:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c58f4ec3
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