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Amazon Corretto JDK for Mac

OpenJDK distribution from Amazon

In short: Amazon Corretto JDK is a macOS utility. Install it with brew install --cask corretto@8. Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence. Homebrew recorded 431 installs in the last 30 days.

What is Amazon Corretto JDK?

Amazon Corretto JDK is a macOS utility: OpenJDK distribution from Amazon.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs the .app into /Applications. Homebrew only automates download and installation; licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install Amazon Corretto JDK

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
  3. Run brew install --cask corretto@8.

Install Homebrew first if needed:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official website . This site never hosts or mirrors binaries: the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Amazon Corretto JDK on a Mac?

Run brew install --cask corretto@8 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.

Is Amazon Corretto JDK open source?

Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence for this app. Check the official website for the exact terms.

Does Amazon Corretto JDK run on Apple silicon?

Yes, it ships a universal binary.

How popular is Amazon Corretto JDK?

Homebrew analytics recorded 431 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #1660 in this catalogue.

What version of Amazon Corretto JDK is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.512.08.1.

Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.

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