Johannes Bechberger 4/16/2026

On HotSpot Error Files and Useful Tools

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This article dives into the structure and components of HotSpot error files (hs err) generated when a JVM crashes. It covers the header, summary, and key information such as error type, location, JVM version, and OS details. The author also showcases custom-built tools for working with these files, including an online redaction tool and a VSCode syntax highlighter extension, all part of the jhserr project on GitHub. Aimed at developers and JVM engineers, the post provides practical insights for analyzing crash dumps.

On HotSpot Error Files and Useful Tools

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