mysql-shell

mysql-shell is an open-source utility for Linux that combines SQL functionality similar to the mysql tool with scripting support. It is intended for users who need to work with MySQL through SQL as well as through JavaScript or Python. The software also includes APIs for working with MySQL.

Its SQL capabilities provide a familiar way to perform MySQL-related tasks, while its JavaScript and Python support allows those tasks to be handled through scripts. The included APIs give applications and scripts a way to work with MySQL. These features make mysql-shell suitable for Linux users who need both database interaction and programmable access to MySQL.

mysql-shell is categorized as a utility because it provides tools for interacting with MySQL rather than serving as a general-purpose application. MirrorNest distributes the official Linux build directly from its own storage. The mirrored build is scanned for malware before it is published.