tomcat@8 ☆
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Description:
Implementation of Java Servlet and JavaServer Pages
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ApacheTomcat  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java web-server servlet-container jsp tomcat
Install: brew install tomcat@8
About:
Apache Tomcat 8 is an open-source software implementation of the Java Servlet, JavaServer Pages, Java Unified Expression Language, and Java WebSocket technologies. It provides a pure Java HTTP web server environment for executing Java code. This version focuses on stability and supports Java 7 and later.
Key Features:
  • Implements Java Servlet 3.1 and JSP 2.3 specifications
  • Lightweight and easy to deploy
  • Robust security features including SSL/TLS support
  • Cross-platform compatibility via Java
Use Cases:
  • Hosting dynamic Java-based web applications
  • Developing and testing JSP/Servlet applications locally
  • Serving RESTful APIs built with Java frameworks
Alternatives:
  • Jetty – Jetty is often lighter and more embeddable, while Tomcat is known for strict standards compliance.
  • nginx – nginx is a high-performance HTTP server often used as a reverse proxy in front of Tomcat.
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