springtoolsforeclipse
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Description:
Next generation tooling for Spring Boot
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 5.0.0,4.38.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 22, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @springtools  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: spring-boot java ide eclipse development
Install: brew install --cask springtoolsforeclipse
About:
Spring Tools for Eclipse enhances the Eclipse IDE with specialized features for developing Spring Boot applications. It provides intelligent code completion, real-time validation, and visual dashboards for Spring-specific configurations. This tooling accelerates development by offering deep insights into your application's structure and behavior directly within your IDE.
Key Features:
  • Live application metrics and insights
  • Enhanced code navigation and refactoring
  • Spring Boot launch and debugging tools
  • YAML and properties file support
Use Cases:
  • Building new Spring Boot microservices
  • Debugging complex Spring configuration issues
  • Migrating legacy Spring applications to modern versions
Alternatives:
  • IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate – Provides similar Spring support but is a paid, full-featured IDE rather than a plugin for Eclipse.
  • VS Code with Spring Boot Extension Pack – A lighter-weight editor-based alternative for those who prefer VS Code over Eclipse.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 22, 2025 10:47pm 5.0.0,4.38.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 5919e18d
Sep 10, 2025 1:46pm 4.32.0,4.37.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 7d99bf7c