MySQL Workbench Community
Oracle’s MySQL desktop workspace for SQL development, database modeling and administration.
About MySQL Workbench Community
MySQL Workbench Community is a desktop application from Oracle for working with MySQL databases. It brings SQL, JavaScript, and TypeScript development, database administration, and analysis into one tool, and it is built on the MySQL Shell foundation. The source describes it as the next generation of MySQL Workbench for developers, database administrators, and architects.
The main uses are writing and running SQL in a script editor or in SQL Notebooks, viewing server status and configuration, managing users and grants, and investigating client connections. It also includes Performance Reports and Visual Explain tools for examining slow queries and query execution plans. The tool can be extended with GUI plugins. The product is listed as free and open source.
The source states that earlier MySQL Workbench releases have reached end of life and are no longer maintained, and that MySQL Shell for VS Code has been discontinued. Users are advised to use the latest version to access supported MySQL Server versions. The source mentions MySQL Enterprise Backup integration but does not say whether it is included in the Community edition.
Key features
- SQL Script Editor and SQL Notebooks supporting SQL, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Auto-completion, SQL formatting, result editing, and execution controls
- Server status and configuration viewing, plus user and grant management
- Investigation of client connections to the server
- Performance Reports covering slow queries, table sizes, memory use, and waits
- Visual Explain and Visual Explain Analyze for comparing query plans with runtime behavior
Best for: Developers, database administrators, and architects who work with MySQL and want a single desktop tool for writing SQL, administering servers, and analyzing performance.
Good for
- Free and open source
- Combines SQL development, administration, and performance analysis in one desktop application
- Can be extended with GUI plugins for custom workflows
Watch out for
- Earlier Workbench releases have reached end of life and are no longer maintained
- MySQL Shell for VS Code has been discontinued
- The source does not state which backup features apply to the Community edition
MySQL Workbench Community at a glance
- Website
- mysql.com/products/workbench
- Category
- Development › APIs & Databases
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Free
- Open source
- Yes
- Last checked
- Oct 9, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 9, 2026
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MySQL Workbench Community FAQ
Is the older MySQL Workbench still maintained?
No. The source states that earlier MySQL Workbench releases have reached end of life and are no longer maintained. The new MySQL Workbench replaces them, and users should use the latest version to access supported MySQL Server versions.
Can I use JavaScript or TypeScript in SQL Notebooks?
Yes. The source says that in notebook mode, users can work with SQL as well as JavaScript and TypeScript.
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