temurin@8
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Description:
JDK from the Eclipse Foundation (Adoptium)
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 8,482,08@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @adoptium  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java jdk temurin openjdk development lts
Install: brew install --cask temurin@8
About:
Eclipse Temurin 8 is a free, production-ready distribution of OpenJDK 8, provided by the Adoptium project. It offers long-term support (LTS) for Java applications, ensuring stability, security updates, and cross-platform compatibility. This cask provides a seamless installation method for developers on macOS.
Key Features:
  • Free, open-source, and vendor-neutral
  • Long-term support (LTS) with regular security updates
  • Cross-platform (Windows, macOS, Linux) and container-ready
  • Compliance with Java SE standards
Use Cases:
  • Running legacy Java 8 applications
  • Developing and building Java software
  • Setting up consistent development environments
Alternatives:
  • openjdk@8 – OpenJDK build maintained by the community; Temurin offers vendor-backed LTS support.
  • oracle-jdk – Oracle's official JDK; Temurin is a free alternative without licensing restrictions.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 4, 2026 7:42pm 8,482,08 0 VERSION_BUMP 6ecf5d80
Jul 29, 2025 4:40am 8,462,08 0 VERSION_BUMP f6c23977
Jul 30, 2024 2:38pm 8,422,05.1 0 VERSION_BUMP 089f96d7
Jun 30, 2024 12:04pm 8,412,08 0 VERSION_BUMP 49c1c389