How can I run main jar without JDK on a Mac?

Question

I've been using the discontinued BuildDesk to compile and bundle my Java desktop application but it forces user to use legacy Java in macOS. I would like users to use latest as some users feel queazy about the word legacy.

I found a script to create an .app bundle. When I export the main jar from Netbeans (Run Target > Other Targets > package-for-store) and include the jar, libs and resources in the bundle, it runs OK but requires JDK to be installed, unlike the compiled app from BuildDesk.

Is there a way to bundle the jar so user doesn't need to download a JDK? I have found answers for Windows, not macOS. Some say no need for JDK, just JRE but I cannot get app to run if I have only JRE on my Mac.

Thanks.

Answer 1

this is apparenlty because of a bug in mac and java : https://bugs.openjdk.java.net/browse/JDK-7131356

which leads java 1.6 (made by apple not oracle) to be required under any circustance of running a java app.

(even if the app is self-contained apparently)