jetty-runner ☆

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Description:
Use Jetty without an installed distribution

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @jettyproject | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: jetty webserver java deployment runner embedded

Install: brew install jetty-runner

About:
Jetty Runner is a standalone executable JAR that allows you to run web applications without installing the full Jetty distribution. It provides a simple command-line interface to deploy WAR files directly, making it ideal for quick testing and lightweight deployments. This tool eliminates the need for complex server configuration while still leveraging the full power of the Jetty webserver.

Key Features:

Standalone executable JAR - no installation required
Simple command-line deployment of WAR files
Embedded server capabilities for Java applications
Lightweight alternative to full Jetty distribution

Use Cases:

Quick testing of web applications during development
Lightweight production deployment of single applications
Embedded web server for Java-based applications

Alternatives:

Tomcat Runner – Apache Tomcat's equivalent provides similar functionality but with different configuration syntax and deployment model
Spring Boot Embedded Server – More tightly integrated with Spring ecosystem but requires Spring framework adoption

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