mysql@8.4 for Mac
Open source relational database management system
brew install mysql@8.4. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Universal-FOSS-exception-1.0 licence. Homebrew recorded 5,281 installs in the last 30 days. What is mysql@8.4?
mysql@8.4 is a macOS data tool: Open source relational database management system.
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-server.
How to install mysql@8.4
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install mysql@8.4.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install mysql@8.4 on a Mac?
Run brew install mysql@8.4 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is mysql@8.4 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only WITH Universal-FOSS-exception-1.0 licence.
Does mysql@8.4 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@8.4?
Homebrew analytics recorded 5,281 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #307 in this catalogue.
What version of mysql@8.4 is current?
The latest packaged version is 8.4.13.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.