zulu@8 ☆

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Description:
OpenJDK distribution from Azul

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 8.0.482,8.92.0.21@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
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