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Azul Zulu JDK 11

Azul Systems · Azul’s OpenJDK 11 distribution for running and developing Java applications, with native macOS packages for Apple silicon and Intel.

CaskLanguages & RuntimesApple silicon · Intel
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30-day installs187#504 in App
1-year installs4.9KLast 365 days
Latest version11.0.32.1Aug 18 · Aug 18
Download size195MBarm64 / x86_64 · dmg
Release cadenceIrregular0 releases in 30 days

Azul Zulu JDK 11 is Languages & Runtimes software for Mac.

About

Azul Zulu JDK 11 is Azul’s Java Development Kit distribution based on OpenJDK 11. This exact Homebrew cask installs the Java 11 line; it is not the separate Zulu 25 package or a graphical development environment.

Distribution and package scope

Azul distinguishes free Community Availability (CA) builds from commercially supported Subscriber Availability (SA) distributions. The recorded macOS installer is a CA JDK. Support offerings and SA-only configurations should not be assumed to be included in this free package.

Installation on macOS

The official installation guide documents opening the DMG and following the installer wizard. JDK installations use /Library/Java/JavaVirtualMachines/<zulu_folder>/Contents/Home; verify the selected Java runtime with java -version. Azul separately documents archive installations, checksum verification and managing multiple Java versions.

Architecture and recorded versions

Homebrew records an Apple-silicon DMG with an aarch64 filename and a separate x64 artifact for Intel. Version 11.0.32.1,11.90.205 combines the Java and Azul distribution versions and is not an additional upstream release beyond its canonical Java version. The August 2026 official release table maps CA build 11.90.205 to JDK 11.0.32.1+1; July’s table maps CA 11.90.19 to JDK 11.0.32+9.

Updates and limitations

Azul publishes release tables and version-specific fixes for its quarterly and monthly updates. Changes listed for another Java major version, OpenJFX variant or CRaC build do not automatically apply to this JDK. This runtime/development-kit installer has no standalone application GUI; documentation command examples are not application screenshots.

Sources:

New What’s new in 11.0.32.1 OpenNavo editorial

  • Java 11Improve resource resolving (JDK-8382471).
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Install and uninstall

Homebrew runs the Double-Click to Install Azul Zulu JDK 11.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 zulu@11

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

Deep clean (optional)
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \zulu@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 18

Questions

Is Azul Zulu JDK 11 safe?

Azul Zulu JDK 11 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 cdn.azul.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 187 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.

How do I completely uninstall Azul Zulu JDK 11 on a Mac?

Run brew uninstall --cask zulu@11. It forgets 1 installer receipt. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask zulu@11.

Does Azul Zulu JDK 11 run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?

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

What is the latest version of Azul Zulu JDK 11?

The latest version is 11.0.32.1, added to Homebrew on Aug 18. Run brew upgrade --cask zulu@11 to update it.

What else does installing Azul Zulu JDK 11 add?

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