How do I install command line MySQL client on mac?

Question

I want to install the MySQL client for the command line, not a GUI. I have searched over the web but only found instructions on installing the MySQL server.

Answer 1

This strictly installs a command line client, without the other overhead:

Install Homebrew (if you don't have it):

/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

Then, install mysql-client:

brew install mysql-client

Then, add the mysql-client binary directory to your PATH:

echo 'export PATH="/usr/local/opt/mysql-client/bin:$PATH"' >> ~/.bash_profile

Finally, reload your bash profile:

source ~/.bash_profile

Then you should be able to run mysql in a terminal, if not try opening a new terminal

Answer 2

if you need a lighter solution i recommend mysql-shell, install using the command below.

brew cask install mysql-shell

To start after installation type mysqlsh.