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Sequel Ace for Mac

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Sequel Ace for Mac is a highly versatile and user-friendly database management application designed exclusively for Mac users. It is an open-source, free-to-use software that serves as a successor to the popular Sequel Pro, providing database administrators, developers, and data enthusiasts with a robust tool for managing MySQL databases effortlessly.

It has garnered attention for its feature-rich approach, sleek user interface, and active development community.

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Key Features

MySQL Compatibility
It offers seamless compatibility with MySQL databases, allowing users to connect to local or remote MySQL servers with ease.

Intuitive User Interface
The application boasts a modern and intuitive user interface, with an organized layout that makes it easy to navigate and perform various database operations.

Query Editor
Sequel Ace's powerful query editor enables users to write and execute SQL queries effortlessly, providing syntax highlighting, auto-suggestions, and multi-tab support for enhanced productivity.

Data Management
Users can efficiently manage data with features like data import/export, table creation, editing, and deletion, making it an indispensable tool for database administrators.

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SSH Tunneling
It supports SSH tunneling for secure remote server connections, ensuring the safety of your sensitive data.

Database and Table Views
Explore your databases and tables with ease, with the ability to view and modify table structures, records, and indexes.

Visual Explain
A unique feature, Visual Explain, helps users optimize their queries by visualizing the execution plan, making it easier to identify bottlenecks and improve query performance.

Favorite Servers
Save frequently used server configurations as favorites for quick and convenient access.

Extensive Customization
Customize the app to your liking, from themes and font sizes to keyboard shortcuts, ensuring a tailored user experience.

Active Development
With an open-source community backing it, it receives regular updates and improvements, keeping it up-to-date with the latest MySQL developments.

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Installation and Setup
  • Download the application from the official website or FileHorse.
  • Drag the app into your Applications folder.
  • Launch the app.
  • Connect to your MySQL server by providing the necessary connection details.
How to Use

Connect to a Server: Click on the "+" button in the lower-left corner to add a new server connection. Enter the required details, such as host, username, and password.

Database Management: Once connected, you can view and manage your databases and tables in the left sidebar. Right-click for options like creating tables, executing queries, and more.

Query Editor: Click on the SQL button in the top-left to open the query editor. Write your SQL queries, execute them, and view results in the results tab.

Visual Explain: Optimize your queries by clicking the "Explain" button in the query editor. Visualize query execution plans and fine-tune for performance.

SSH Tunneling: Configure SSH tunneling for secure remote server connections by clicking the SSH button in the server settings.

FAQ

Is Sequel Ace FREE to use?
Yes, Sequel Ace is open-source and completely free to use on your Mac.

Does Sequel Ace support other database systems?
The app is primarily designed for MySQL databases and may not work with other database management systems.

Can I export query results to different file formats?
Yes, it allows you to export query results to various formats, including CSV and JSON.

Does Sequel Ace offer cloud-based server connections?
It focuses on local and remote MySQL server connections; it doesn't support cloud-based database connections out of the box.

Is Sequel Ace available for Windows or Linux?
Sequel Ace is exclusively designed for macOS, but alternatives like DBeaver or MySQL Workbench are available for Windows and Linux.

Alternatives

MySQL Workbench - A powerful, free, and cross-platform MySQL database management tool that works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

DBeaver - An open-source, multi-platform database tool supporting various databases, including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQLite.

Navicat for MySQL - A paid, feature-rich MySQL management tool available on macOS, Windows, and Linux.

phpMyAdmin - A web-based MySQL database management tool accessible from any platform with a web browser.

Pricing

This app is entirely FREE! with no hidden costs or subscription fees. You can enjoy all its features without any financial commitment.

System Requirements
  • macOS 10.12 or later
  • An active internet connection for remote server connections
PROS
  • User-friendly interface.
  • Robust query editor.
  • Visual Explain for query optimization.
  • Active development and community support.
  • Free and open-source.
CONS
  • Limited to MySQL databases.
  • Exclusive to macOS users.
Conclusion

Sequel Ace for Mac is a standout database management tool that excels in providing a seamless experience for macOS users working with MySQL databases. With its intuitive interface, powerful query editor, and features like Visual Explain, it caters to both beginners and advanced users. The fact that it's free and open-source only adds to its appeal.

While it's not suitable for users on other platforms or working with different database systems, Sequel Ace's exceptional performance and active development community make it an excellent choice for Mac-based database management needs. Give it a try, and you'll find yourself effortlessly managing your MySQL databases in no time.

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What's new in this version:

Sequel Ace 5.0.9
- Enhanced the "Go to Database" selector allow going directly to a specific table
- Fixed a bug that caused the app to revert to the default database on reconnect and to randomly change databases without updating the database selector
- Fixed and improved performance of date field defaults, including being able to use quoted date string for DATE field type
- Fixed a bug with foreign keys with _bin encodings
- Fixed a bug that caused the autocomplete prompt to sometimes close prematurely


Sequel Ace 5.0.8
- Improved CPU usage around reconnection attempts


Sequel Ace 5.0.7
- Improved handling of custom UI fonts
- Improved CPU usage around reconnection attempts
- Added proactive error messages for when SSH Config files are non-existent


Sequel Ace 5.0.6
- Fixed alignment of enums on the content view
- Fixed a bug that caused table content fonts to be mangled after completing an automatic resize
- Added support for arbitrary sorting of favorites being preserved between uses


Sequel Ace 5.0.5
- Fixed energy spikes on connection drops
- Fixed alignment of ENUMs in content view
- Fixed beep-on-application-start bug


Sequel Ace 5.0.4
- Fixed unexpected blue line artifacts in the table view display


Sequel Ace 5.0.3
- Fixed a crash affecting the user permissions panel on MariaDB >= 11.3
- Added the ability to toggle pinning multiple tables at once
- Changed the table sort order to honor the DB's table sort order instead of forcing a flat alphabetic sort


Sequel Ace 5.0.2
- Fixed vertical centering and padding for text in the tables list


Sequel Ace 5.0.1
- Fix table rows becoming narrower in 5.0.0


Sequel Ace 5.0.0
- Sequel Ace now requires macOS 12 (Monterey) or newer.

Sequel Ace 4.2.1
- Fixed a bug impacting older (macOS Big Sur) installs


Sequel Ace 4.2.0
- Upgraded to Lib MySQL Client 8.4.4 and OpenSSL 3
- Fixed a bug impacting filtering on the process list
- Updated translations


Sequel Ace 4.1.7
- Application no longer quits when closing the last DB connection
- Fixed Copy As Markdown (by rewriting in perl)


Sequel Ace 4.1.6
- Fixed a bug that resulted in extra connections for retrieving data structure not being closed
- Fixed a bug with the export view height being too small
- Show a warning when renaming tables by interacting with table list when show warnings is enabled


Sequel Ace 4.1.5
- Improved detecting default value by considering quote characters
- Added new column for Server Processes UI
- Fixed a bug impacting escaping textdata/string for binary data when exporting to SQL


Sequel Ace 4.1.4
- Fixed a bug that prevented custom input values from being applied if field has default value
- Fixed a crash affecting older versions of macOS
- Additional bug fixes and translation updates


Sequel Ace 4.1.3
- Fixed a bug around inserting new values on a table with a column set to default "CURRENT_TIMESTAMP"


Sequel Ace 4.1.2
- Fixed a bug around default values that caused new values to be unable to inserted in the content view


Sequel Ace 4.1.1
- Fixed a crash when closing the Field Editor on Binary Column with UUID with a format override
- Fixed copying data on a textdata/string field which has collate binary
- Fixed JSON view is now displayed when the field has collate binary
- Fixed inserting data in content view with field type default value


Sequel Ace 4.1.0
- Added support for editing and displaying UUID fields in MariaDB and binary fields as UUIDs for all DB types
- Added setting to re-format JSON (in field data editor) by soft-indent
- Improved behavior of JSON editor and formatter
- Added ability to use shift-tab to unindent selected text
- Added ability to reset font to system font & fixed font preview input font size
- Adjusted size of connection error alert
- Favorite queries are now inserted after the current query
- Improved translations


Sequel Ace 4.0.17
- Added a new prompt to confirm if the app should close when quitting (you can configuring this option in the app's preferences)
- Fixed a bug that caused favorited tables to be exported twice
- Fixed a bug that prevented the app from quitting (and crashing instead) when the last window closed
- Improved translations


Sequel Ace 4.0.16
- Fixed a bug that cause Sequel Ace to not open on older version of macOS


Sequel Ace 4.0.15
- Fixed a bug that could cause tab titles and content to get out-of-sync (#1797 / #1056)
- Updated translations


Sequel Ace 4.0.14
- Updated and enhanced translations
- Re-enabled the Save ... To Favorites option
- Fixed a bug that prevented updating UUID column names in MariaDB
- Upgraded to the latest versions of build tools


Sequel Ace 4.0.13
- Fixed the Duplicate Database action not duplicating tables in MySQL
- Fixed errors when editing fields if NO_BACKSLASH_ESCAPES SQL mode was enabled


Sequel Ace 4.0.12
- Enhanced the History system for managing back/forward actions


Sequel Ace 4.0.11
- Fixed an issue with the process window sometimes disappearing behind the main window during long queries
- Fixed an issue with default value setting crashing if the default value contained only whitespace

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