mysql-client@8.4 ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Open source relational database management system
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 8.4.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: mysql database sql client db-tools
Install: brew install mysql-client@8.4
About:
MySQL Client provides the essential command-line tools for interacting with MySQL database servers, including the mysql command-line interface and mysqldump for backups. It offers a lightweight installation focused solely on client connectivity without the overhead of the full server installation. This package is ideal for developers who need to connect to remote MySQL instances or manage databases from their local machine.
Key Features:
  • Command-line interface (mysql) for interactive SQL sessions
  • mysqldump utility for database backups and exports
  • mysqlimport for bulk data loading
  • mysqladmin for server administration tasks
  • Supports standard MySQL connectivity protocols
Use Cases:
  • Connecting to remote MySQL database servers
  • Creating and restoring database backups
  • Running SQL scripts and queries from the terminal
  • Database migration and data transfer tasks
Alternatives:
  • mysql – Includes both client and server; heavier installation
  • mariadb-client – MariaDB's compatible client with community-driven development
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 24, 2025 12:29am 0 VERSION_BUMP e0b6cf30
Sep 16, 2025 5:41am 0 VERSION_BUMP 614c8c22
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About