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Microsoft Build of OpenJDK

Microsoft · Microsoft’s OpenJDK distribution for Java 11, packaged for macOS as a JDK.

CaskLanguages & RuntimesApple silicon · Intel
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30-day installs37#1165 in App
1-year installs638Last 365 days
Latest version11.0.32.1Aug 19 · Aug 19
Download size185MBarm64 / x86_64 · pkg
Release cadenceIrregular0 releases in 30 days

Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is Languages & Runtimes software for Mac.

About

Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is Microsoft’s OpenJDK distribution for Java 11. This Homebrew cask installs the JDK as a macOS package; it is not a separate graphical application. Choose it when you need this Java 11 distribution on macOS.

  • Provides Microsoft’s build of OpenJDK in the Java 11 line.
  • Installs from a macOS .pkg package.
  • The cask defines separate package downloads for Apple silicon (aarch64) and Intel (x64) Macs.

Install with brew install --cask microsoft-openjdk@11. Homebrew selects the package for the Mac’s architecture. After installation, use the JDK in your Java development environment or with software that requires Java 11; setup in a particular application may require selecting the installed JDK there.

This entry is the Java 11 cask, not another Microsoft OpenJDK release line. The package is for macOS, and the cask declares a macOS dependency.

Sources: Homebrew cask definition · Microsoft OpenJDK

New What’s new in 11.0.32.1 OpenNavo editorial

  • ChangesIncludes OpenJDK security fixes from August 2026.
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Install and uninstall

Homebrew runs the microsoft-jdk-11.0.32.1-macos-aarch64.pkg installer, which asks for an administrator password.

Install without Homebrew

Download the file Homebrew uses for your chip: Apple siliconIntel

SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address

Uninstall command
$ brew uninstall --cask \microsoft-openjdk@11

A regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.

Deep clean (optional)
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \microsoft-openjdk@11

--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed

Facts and sources

Version 11.0.32.1
Recorded by Homebrew on Aug 19

Questions

Is Microsoft Build of OpenJDK safe?

Microsoft Build of OpenJDK is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from aka.ms against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 37 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.

How do I completely uninstall Microsoft Build of OpenJDK on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask microsoft-openjdk@11. It forgets 1 installer receipt. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask microsoft-openjdk@11. That also deletes 2 files and folders, including ~/Library/Preferences/net.java.openjdk.java.plist.

Does Microsoft Build of OpenJDK run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

Yes. Homebrew downloads separate builds for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Where does Microsoft Build of OpenJDK store its settings and data?

Its settings are in ~/Library/Preferences/net.java.openjdk.java.plist. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.

What is the latest version of Microsoft Build of OpenJDK?

The latest version is 11.0.32.1, added to Homebrew on Aug 19. Run brew upgrade --cask microsoft-openjdk@11 to update it.

What else does installing Microsoft Build of OpenJDK add?

It installs through a .pkg installer, which asks for an administrator password.