Mysql command not found in OS X 10.7

Question

I cant get my mysql to start on os x 10.7. It is located in /usr/local/mysql/bin/mysql

I get command not found when I type mysql --version

Answer 1

I had same issue after installing mariadb via HomeBrew, brew doctor suggested to run brew link mariadb - which fixed the issue.

Answer 2

I faced the same issue, and finally i got a solution. Please go through with the below steps, if you are using MAMP.

1. Start MAMP or MAMP PRO
2. Start the server
3. Open Terminal (Applications -> Utilities)
4. Type in: (one line) 
 /Applications/MAMP/Library/bin/mysql --host=localhost -uroot -proot

This works for me.

Answer 3

I have tried a lot of the suggestions on SO but this is the one that actually worked for me:

sudo sh -c 'echo /usr/local/mysql/bin > /etc/paths.d/mysql'

then you type

mysql

It will prompt you to enter your password.