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jdtls for Mac

Java language specific implementation of the Language Server Protocol

Quick answer: jdtls is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install jdtls. It is distributed under the EPL-2.0 licence. It has 2,366 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What jdtls is

jdtls is a command-line tool for macOS: java language specific implementation of the Language Server Protocol.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/eclipse-jdtls/eclipse.jdt.ls.

How to install jdtls

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

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 jdtls on Mac?

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

Is jdtls open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the EPL-2.0 licence.

Does jdtls run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is jdtls?

It was installed 2,366 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #604 in this catalogue.

What version of jdtls is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.63.0.