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OpenWebStart for Mac

Tool to run Java Web Start-based applications after the release of Java 11

Quick answer: OpenWebStart is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask openwebstart. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 409 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What OpenWebStart is

OpenWebStart is a utility for macOS: tool to run Java Web Start-based applications after the release of Java 11.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://openwebstart.com/.

How to install OpenWebStart

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask openwebstart.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks 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 OpenWebStart on Mac?

Run brew install --cask openwebstart in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is OpenWebStart open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (karakun/OpenWebStart), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does OpenWebStart run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is OpenWebStart?

It was installed 409 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1704 in this catalogue.

What version of OpenWebStart is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.14.0.