$ Linux Command

Databases

mysql

Open a MySQL client session.

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Additional Notes

mysql is a database command used to open a MySQL client session. It is the standard command-line client for interacting with MySQL and MariaDB databases interactively or via scripts.

Use mysql -u USER -p DATABASE to connect. Use mysql -e "QUERY" to execute a single query non-interactively from a script or command line.

Syntax

mysql [options] [arguments]

Parameters

  • options: Flags that change how mysql behaves.
  • database: Database name or connection target.
  • arguments: Operation-specific options, queries, or object names.

Common Options

  • --help: Show command help when supported.
  • --version: Show version information when supported.

Examples

mysql --help
man mysql

Practical Notes

Options can vary by distribution and package version. Use man mysql, mysql --help, or the package documentation for exact syntax.