microsoft-openjdk@25
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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 compiler
Install: brew install --cask microsoft-openjdk@25
About:
Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is a free, production-ready distribution of the Java Development Kit (JDK) based on OpenJDK. It provides long-term support (LTS) releases optimized for performance and security on various platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux. This distribution is fully compatible with Java applications and integrates with Microsoft's tooling and cloud services.
Key Features:
  • Free, long-term support (LTS) releases
  • Optimized for performance on Windows and Azure
  • Comprehensive security updates and patches
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Use Cases:
  • Developing and running enterprise Java applications
  • Deploying Java workloads on Azure cloud services
  • Building applications requiring a stable, supported JDK
Alternatives:
  • Eclipse Temurin – Community-driven OpenJDK build with broad vendor support
  • Oracle JDK – Commercial JDK offering with a free tier for development and production use
  • Amazon Corretto – AWS-optimized OpenJDK distribution with free LTS updates
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 28, 2026 10:23pm 25.0.2 0 VERSION_BUMP daa0ef51