mysql-connector-c++ for Mac

What is mysql-connector-c++?

mysql-connector-c++ is a macOS data tool: MySQL database connector for C++ applications.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. This project is open source; the code is at https://github.com/mysql/mysql-connector-cpp.

How to install mysql-connector-c++

1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
2. If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
3. Run brew install mysql-connector-c++.

Install Homebrew first if needed:

$/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"Copy

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mysql-connector-c++ on a Mac?

Run brew install mysql-connector-c++ in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.

Is mysql-connector-c++ open source?

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

Does mysql-connector-c++ run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.

How popular is mysql-connector-c++?

Homebrew analytics recorded 57 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #4371 in this catalogue.

What version of mysql-connector-c++ is current?

The latest packaged version is 26.10.0.

Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.