microsoft-openjdk@17
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Description:
OpenJDK distribution from Microsoft
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 17.0.18@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @MicrosoftDev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java openjdk microsoft jdk development lts
Install: brew install --cask microsoft-openjdk@17
About:
The Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is a free, production-ready distribution of OpenJDK, regularly updated and tested by Microsoft. It provides Long-Term Support (LTS) releases optimized for running Java applications on Azure, Windows, and other platforms. This package ensures developers have a reliable, secure, and consistent Java environment for enterprise development.
Key Features:
  • Long-Term Support (LTS) releases with security updates
  • Optimized performance for Azure and Windows environments
  • Free to use and commercially supported by Microsoft
  • TCK certified for Java SE compliance
Use Cases:
  • Developing and running enterprise Java applications
  • Deploying Java workloads on Microsoft Azure cloud services
  • Building cross-platform applications on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Alternatives:
  • temurin – Community-driven LTS releases from Eclipse Foundation
  • oracle-jdk – Oracle's official JDK with different licensing terms
  • amazon-corretto – AWS-optimized distribution with free LTS support
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 28, 2026 10:21pm 17.0.18 0 VERSION_BUMP 8b8d2f12
Jul 29, 2024 3:37pm 17.0.12 0 VERSION_BUMP 66413c65