How to install specific Java version using Homebrew?

Question

I am looking to install Java on Mac using Homebrew. This works fine using the command brew cask install java.This installs the latest stable version which is currently - 1.8.0_141 However how can I install a specific version for example 1.8.0_131.

Answer 1

1. Install homebrew

/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

2. Update homebrew if already installed:

brew update

3. allow brew to lookup versions

brew tap homebrew/cask-versions

4. list available java versions

brew search java

Optional: to find out the minor version of java

brew info --cask java8

5. install java 8 (or any other version available)

brew install --cask java8