microsoft-openjdk
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Description:
OpenJDK distribution from Microsoft
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 25.0.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @MicrosoftDev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java openjdk development microsoft jdk
Install: brew install --cask microsoft-openjdk
About:
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is a free, production-ready distribution of OpenJDK, maintained and supported by Microsoft. It provides long-term support (LTS) releases with timely security updates and performance enhancements. This distribution is optimized for running Java applications on Azure, Windows, and other major platforms.
Key Features:
  • Free, long-term support (LTS) releases
  • Optimized for Azure and Windows environments
  • Monthly security patches and bug fixes
  • TCK certified for Java SE standards compliance
Use Cases:
  • Developing and running enterprise Java applications
  • Deploying Java workloads on Azure cloud services
  • Maintaining secure Java environments on Windows servers
Alternatives:
  • Eclipse Temurin – Community-driven OpenJDK build with broad vendor support
  • Oracle JDK – Commercial JDK with optional paid support subscription
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 28, 2026 10:20pm 25.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 29359240
Jul 29, 2024 3:35pm 21.0.4 0 VERSION_BUMP 6a581418