Description:
Interactive JavaScript, Python or SQL interface
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 8.0.29,12@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@MySQL |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Databases
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Tags:
mysql
database
shell
admin
cli
development
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Install:
brew install --cask mysql-shell
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About:
MySQL Shell is an advanced command-line interface and code editor for MySQL Database Server. It supports interactive JavaScript, Python, and SQL scripting, providing a unified environment for both DBAs and developers. Its key value proposition is enabling modern development workflows and administration tasks, including InnoDB Cluster management and Document Store operations.
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Key Features:
- Multi-language scripting (JavaScript, Python, SQL)
- Admin API for managing InnoDB Clusters and ReplicaSets
- Document Store support for JSON documents
- Interactive code editor with auto-completion
- MySQL Shell dump and load utilities for logical backups
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Use Cases:
- Administering MySQL InnoDB Clusters and ReplicaSets
- Developing applications against the MySQL Document Store
- Performing logical backups and migrations using dump utilities
- Automating database tasks with Python or JavaScript scripts
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Alternatives:
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mysql
– Standard CLI client; lacks advanced scripting and cluster management APIs
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TablePlus
– GUI client; offers visual interface instead of a scriptable CLI
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| Aug 29, 2026 2:45pm |
8.0.29,12 |
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VERSION_BUMP |
3cc60795 |
| Jan 20, 2026 10:42am |
8.0.27,11-x86-64bit |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
cf6607cd |
| Dec 17, 2025 3:33pm |
9.5.0,15 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
88e00c2b |
| Sep 15, 2025 12:27pm |
8.0.27,11-x86-64bit |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
24cc6608 |
| Jul 22, 2024 2:54pm |
8.0.12,10.13-x86-64bit |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
bc41b5ef |
| Jul 2, 2024 10:11am |
8.0.12,10.13-x86-64bit |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
b453803a |
| Oct 25, 2023 1:57pm |
8.2.0 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
d3ea2dc3 |
| Jan 25, 2023 9:06am |
8.0.32 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
3999bf30 |
| Oct 12, 2022 7:10am |
8.0.31 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
9cf1162a |
| Jul 27, 2022 12:00am |
8.0.30 |
0 |
VERSION_BUMP |
ca5d7e8c |
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