semeru-jdk-open
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Description:
Production-ready JDK with the OpenJDK class libraries and the Eclipse OpenJ9 JVM
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 25.0.2,10,openj9-0.57.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Category: Developer tools
Tags: java jdk semeru openj9 runtime ibm
Install: brew install --cask semeru-jdk-open
About:
IBM Semeru Runtime Open Edition is a production-ready Java Development Kit that combines OpenJDK class libraries with the high-performance Eclipse OpenJ9 JVM. It delivers optimized memory management and fast startup times for cloud-native and containerized applications. This package provides the full JDK for developing and running Java applications.
Key Features:
  • Eclipse OpenJ9 JVM for optimized memory and performance
  • Fully compatible with OpenJDK class libraries
  • Fast startup times and low memory footprint
  • Production-ready for enterprise workloads
  • Regular security updates and LTS support
Use Cases:
  • Enterprise Java application development
  • Containerized microservices deployment
  • Cloud-native Java workloads
  • High-performance computing applications
Alternatives:
  • temurin – Eclipse Temurin uses HotSpot JVM instead of OpenJ9
  • oracle-jdk – Oracle JDK uses HotSpot JVM and requires commercial license for production
  • openjdk – Vanilla OpenJDK lacks IBM's OpenJ9 optimizations
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 30, 2026 7:31pm 25.0.2,10,openj9-0.57.0 0 VERSION_BUMP bd937dfb
Aug 23, 2025 11:25am 24.0.2,12,openj9-0.54.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 0394a8bc
Aug 22, 2025 11:29am 24.0.2,12,openj9-0.54.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 98d60b98
Aug 13, 2025 12:33pm 24.0.2,12,openj9-0.54.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e15896c