jdk-mission-control
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Description:
Tools to manage, monitor, profile and troubleshoot Java applications
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 9.1.2,05@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java profiling monitoring debugging jvm developer-tools
Install: brew install --cask jdk-mission-control
About:
JDK Mission Control is a comprehensive suite of tools for managing, monitoring, profiling, and troubleshooting Java applications. It uses the Java Management Extensions (JMX) framework to gather detailed data about the JVM without impacting performance. This allows developers to analyze performance metrics, detect memory leaks, and diagnose issues in production environments.
Key Features:
  • Real-time JVM monitoring and management via JMX
  • Low-overhead flight recorder for deep performance analysis
  • Advanced event analysis and visualization capabilities
  • Integrated heap dump and thread dump analysis
Use Cases:
  • Diagnosing performance bottlenecks in production Java applications
  • Analyzing flight recorder data for deep JVM insights
  • Monitoring JVM health and resource usage in real-time
Alternatives:
  • VisualVM – Open-source alternative included with JDK; offers similar profiling capabilities but lacks some advanced JMC features like automated analysis rules.
  • JProfiler – Commercial tool with more extensive profiling features and deeper integration options, but requires a paid license.
Version History
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Jan 20, 2026 4:31pm 9.1.2,05 0 VERSION_BUMP eef74351