MySQL Workbench for Mac

MySQL Workbench for Mac is a unified visual tool for database architects, developers, and DBAs. MySQL Workbench provides data modeling, SQL development, and comprehensive administration tools for server configuration, user administration, backup, and much more.

The tool is available on Windows, Linux and macOS.

Features and Highlights

Design
MySQL Workbench for macOS enables a DBA, developer, or data architect to visually design, model, generate, and manage databases. It includes everything a data modeler needs for creating complex ER models, forward and reverse engineering, and also delivers key features for performing difficult change management and documentation tasks that normally require much time and effort.

Develop
MySQL Workbench delivers visual tools for creating, executing, and optimizing SQL queries. The SQL Editor provides color syntax highlighting, auto-complete, reuse of SQL snippets, and execution history of SQL. The Database Connections Panel enables developers to easily manage standard database connections, including MySQL Fabric. The Object Browser provides instant access to database schema and objects.

Administer
The tool provides a visual console to easily administer MySQL environments and gain better visibility into databases. Developers and DBAs can use the visual tools for configuring servers, administering users, performing backup and recovery, inspecting audit data, and viewing database health.

Visual Performance Dashboard
The app provides a suite of tools to improve the performance of MySQL applications. DBAs can quickly view key performance indicators using the Performance Dashboard. Performance Reports provide easy identification and access to IO hotspots, high cost SQL statements, and more. Plus, with 1 click, developers can see where to optimize their query with the improved and easy to use Visual Explain Plan.

Database Migration
MySQL Work bench now provides a complete, easy to use solution for migrating Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, Sybase ASE, PostreSQL, and other RDBMS tables, objects and data to MySQL. Developers and DBAs can quickly and easily convert existing applications to run on MySQL both on Mac and other platforms. Migration also supports migrating from earlier versions of MySQL to the latest releases.

How to Use

• Install the .dmg file and open the app
• Create a new MySQL connection
• Enter hostname, port, username, and password
• Test the connection and save
• Open the connection to access the SQL editor
• Use the editor to run SQL queries
• Use the EER Diagram tool for database modeling
• Export and import databases with data import/export tools
• Customize preferences via Workbench settings

System Requirements

macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later

Intel-based or Apple Silicon (Rosetta 2)

At least 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)

200 MB of available disk space

MySQL Server version 5.7 or later

PROS

• Intuitive visual interface
• Built-in database modeling tools
• Supports multiple MySQL versions
• Easy connection management
• Comprehensive query editor

CONS

• Occasional crashes on macOS
• Limited support for dark mode
• Slower performance on large schemas
• No direct support for PostgreSQL
• Requires Rosetta on Apple Silicon

Note: Requires 64-bit processor.

Also Available: Download MySQL Workbench for Windows