# MySQL

> Open source SQL database built for reliable app performance

- Canonical URL: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/mysql
- JSON export: https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/mysql.json
- Website: https://github.com/mysql/mysql-server
- Category: Database
- Open source: yes
- Self-hostable: yes
- Verified listing: no
- Featured: no
- Published at: 2026-04-04T15:25:05+00:00
- Catalog revision: `1013879815`

## Repository metrics (point-in-time)

- Repository: https://github.com/mysql/mysql-server
- Stars: 12496
- Forks: 4501
- Open issues: 133
- License: NOASSERTION
- Last push: 2026-10-28T05:39:43+00:00
- Metrics observed at (synced_at): 2026-11-04T11:16:23+00:00
- Archived: no

Tags: Database, SQL, SQL Server
Tech stacks: C++, javascript, php

## Features
- Relational database engine built for production grade SQL workloads and transactional data management. *(highlighted)*
- High availability and scaling options through replication, Group Replication, InnoDB Cluster, and Router. *(highlighted)*
- Extensive official docs plus server internals and developer reference materials for deeper implementation work. *(highlighted)*

## Description

MySQL Server is an open source SQL database built for transactional workloads, scalable applications, and reliable data management. It powers everything from web apps to production systems with mature tooling and broad ecosystem support.

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Source: [FOSSHunter — MySQL](https://www.fosshunter.com/tools/mysql) — cite `synced_at` and the catalog revision when quoting metrics.
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