microsoft-openjdk@21 ☆
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Description:
OpenJDK distribution from Microsoft
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 21.0.12.1@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@21
About:
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is a free, production-ready distribution of OpenJDK, optimized for Java developers on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It offers long-term support (LTS) releases with timely security updates and performance enhancements. This distribution is fully compatible with standard Java applications and development tools.
Key Features:
  • Free, long-term support (LTS) releases
  • Optimized performance and security patches
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
  • Microsoft installation and update tooling
Use Cases:
  • Developing and running enterprise Java applications
  • Ensuring secure and supported Java environments in production
Alternatives:
  • temurin – Eclipse Temurin is another popular, community-driven OpenJDK distribution with broad compatibility.
  • oracle-jdk – Oracle JDK offers similar LTS capabilities but may have different licensing terms for commercial use.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 19, 2026 7:19pm 21.0.12.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 086727f1
Jul 22, 2026 10:31pm 21.0.12 0 VERSION_BUMP 7d28b378
May 1, 2026 2:02am 21.0.11 0 VERSION_BUMP d7f93053
Jan 28, 2026 10:22pm 21.0.10 0 VERSION_BUMP 713d5297
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