OpenWebStart Karakun AG

OpenWebStart is a tool designed to enable the execution of Web Start-based applications with modern Java versions. As Java Web Start (JWS) was deprecated in Java 9 and removed from JDK distributions starting with Java 11, OpenWebStart provides a solution for running JNLP files on the latest Java releases.

Key Features:

• Compatibility with Java 11 and newer versions.
• Open-source implementation of JWS technology.
• Support for essential features of the JNLP standard.
• Regular updates to ensure compatibility with evolving Java environments.
• Security updates to address vulnerabilities in legacy applications.

Audience & Benefit: Ideal for enterprises, developers, and organizations maintaining applications based on Java Web Start. It allows these users to continue leveraging their existing JWS-based applications without needing to migrate or rewrite them, ensuring uninterrupted functionality with the latest Java versions.

OpenWebStart can be installed via winget, making it easy to integrate into your development environment.

This tool serves as an open-source solution for continuing the use of Web Start applications in a modern Java landscape.