OpenJDK Early Access Java Development Kit for Mac
Early access development kit for the Java programming language
brew install --cask java@beta. Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence. Homebrew recorded 8 installs in the last 30 days. What is OpenJDK Early Access Java Development Kit?
OpenJDK Early Access Java Development Kit is a macOS developer tool: Early access development kit for the Java programming language.
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 OpenJDK Early Access Java Development Kit
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install --cask java@beta.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install OpenJDK Early Access Java Development Kit on a Mac?
Run brew install --cask java@beta in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is OpenJDK Early Access Java Development Kit open source?
Homebrew metadata does not declare a licence for this app. Check the official website for the exact terms.
Does OpenJDK Early Access Java Development Kit run on Apple silicon?
Yes, it ships a universal binary.
How popular is OpenJDK Early Access Java Development Kit?
Homebrew analytics recorded 8 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #8644 in this catalogue.
What version of OpenJDK Early Access Java Development Kit is current?
The latest packaged version is 28,21.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.