can't access mysql from command line mac

Question

mysql on os x 10.6 is located in /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql

I get command not found when I type mysql --version in the terminal. Is this be

Answer 1

I think this is the more simpler approach:

1. Install mySQL-Shell package from mySQL site
2. Run mysqlsh (should be added to your path by default after install)
3. Connect to your database server like so: MySQL JS > \connect --mysql [username]@[endpoint/server]:3306
4. Switch to SQL Mode by typing "\sql" in your prompt
5. The console should print out the following to let you know you are good to go:

Switching to SQL mode... Commands end with ;

Go forth and do great things! :)