zulu@8 ☆
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Description:
OpenJDK distribution from Azul
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 8.0.502,8.96.0.19@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @azulsystems  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: java jdk openjdk development zulu runtime
Install: brew install --cask zulu@8
About:
Azul Zulu is a certified build of OpenJDK that provides a reliable and high-performance Java Development Kit for developers. It offers long-term support options and is fully compatible with the Java SE standard. This package delivers a stable runtime environment essential for building and deploying Java applications.
Key Features:
  • Fully compatible with Java SE standards
  • Certified and tested OpenJDK builds
  • Includes the latest security patches and bug fixes
  • Available for a wide range of platforms and architectures
Use Cases:
  • Developing and running Java-based applications
  • Setting up a stable Java environment for production servers
  • Ensuring cross-platform compatibility for Java software
Alternatives:
  • openjdk – The standard Homebrew openjdk package tracks the latest upstream OpenJDK releases, while Azul Zulu provides a specific distribution with potential long-term support options.
  • temurin – Eclipse Temurin is another popular OpenJDK distribution; both offer certified builds but come from different supporting organizations (Azul vs. Eclipse Foundation).
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jul 22, 2026 12:15pm 8.0.502,8.96.0.19 0 VERSION_BUMP 2178278b
Apr 21, 2026 11:59pm 8.0.492,8.94.0.17 0 VERSION_BUMP acb2463f
Feb 3, 2026 8:08pm 8.0.482,8.92.0.21 0 VERSION_BUMP f7d72475
Sep 15, 2025 1:39pm 8.0.462,8.88.0.19 0 VERSION_BUMP 38c0f218
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