Are you tired of manually entering commands in the MySQL command line interface? Do you wish there was a way to make working with MySQL databases more efficient? If so, you’ll want to check out mycli, a command line interface for MySQL that aims to streamline your workflow.

One of the standout features of mycli is its auto-completion capabilities. As you type, mycli will suggest possible commands and table names, saving you time and typing effort. It also has syntax highlighting, which makes it easier to read and understand your queries.

mycli GitHub: https://github.com/dbcli/mycli

mycli Documentation: https://www.mycli.net/

In addition to its auto-completion and syntax highlighting features, mycli also includes a number of other helpful tools. You can save and organize your favorite queries, customize your prompt, and even connect to multiple MySQL servers.

Installing mycli is easy. If you have pip installed, simply enter the following command in your terminal:

pip install mycli

Alternatively, you can install mycli using Homebrew on macOS by running the following command:

brew install mycli

Using mycli is straightforward. Simply type mycli followed by the name of the MySQL server you want to connect to, and then enter your MySQL username and password when prompted. From there, you can start entering MySQL commands as you normally would, with mycli handling the rest.

mycli --host=<your_host> -u <username> <database-name>

If you want to maximize your productivity when working with MySQL databases, give mycli a try. Its auto-completion and syntax highlighting features alone make it a valuable tool, and its other helpful features make it an even more compelling choice. Don’t waste any more time manually entering MySQL commands – start using mycli today and see how much more efficient your workflow can be.

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