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VisualVM for Mac

All-in-One Java Troubleshooting Tool

Quick answer: VisualVM is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask visualvm. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 231 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What VisualVM is

VisualVM is a utility for macOS: all-in-One Java Troubleshooting Tool.

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://visualvm.github.io/.

How to install VisualVM

  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 visualvm.

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 VisualVM on Mac?

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

Is VisualVM open source?

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

Does VisualVM run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is VisualVM?

It was installed 231 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2320 in this catalogue.

What version of VisualVM is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.2.