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mysql-client@8.4 for Mac

Open source relational database management system

Quick answer: mysql-client@8.4 is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mysql-client@8.4. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Universal-FOSS-exception-1.0 licence. It has 1,514 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mysql-client@8.4 is

mysql-client@8.4 is a data tool for macOS: open source relational database management system.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/mysql/mysql-server.

How to install mysql-client@8.4

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install mysql-client@8.4.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mysql-client@8.4 on Mac?

Run brew install mysql-client@8.4 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is mysql-client@8.4 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Universal-FOSS-exception-1.0 licence.

Does mysql-client@8.4 run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is mysql-client@8.4?

It was installed 1,514 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #795 in this catalogue.

What version of mysql-client@8.4 is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.4.13.