Overview
What is MySQL for Visual Studio?
MySQL for Visual Studio : Gain access to MySQL databases and objects in Microsoft Visual Studio thanks to this add-on that, together with MySQL Connector/Net, facilitates the seamless development of applications
In depth
A closer look at MySQL for Visual Studio
Deployed as a simple addin, MySQL for Visual Studio facilitates the development of applications that require a database connection to the MySQL relational database management system.Some of the features of MySQL for Visual Studio require the presence of the MySQL Connector/Net on the host system, alongside Microsoft Visual Studio and the .NET Framework. MySQL Connector/Net enables users of Visual Studio to use the entity framework designed, the website configuration tool, and the debugging functions in their MySQL-based project. It also offers access to the DDL T4 template macro, which can use an EF model to create a database.MySQL for Visual Studio installs a new toolbar in the Visual Studio development environment, which can be toggled active from the View-Toolbars menu. The toolbar comprises buttons specifically designed to handle MySQL functions, allowing the quick debugging of MySQL routines and conveniently-placed data exporting options. Furthermore, it facilitates the quick access to MySQL Workbench and MySQL Utilities, both available in the MySQL installer.Once a connection is established, it is easy to create new scripts or write and execute SQL queries. With the MySQL addin installed, Visual Studio also features an IntelliSense-based MySQL script window.
.NET Framework 4.5.2Visual Studio 2012 / 2013 / 2015 / 2017
Requirements
System requirements
Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista
Verdict
Should you download MySQL for Visual Studio?
MySQL for Visual Studio runs on
Windows 10/11
and is available under the
GPLv2
license
— the installer is 13.3 MB.
We’ve catalogued it under
General.
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At a glance
MySQL for Visual Studio specifications
- Last updated
- May 1, 2026
- Requirements
- Windows 10 64 bit / Windows 10 / Windows 8 64 bit / Windows 8 / Windows 7 64 bit / Windows 7 / Windows Vista 64 bit / Windows Vista
- License
- GPLv2
- Operating system
- Windows 10/11
- File size
- 13.3 MB
- Price
- Free
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