MySQL extension

With the MySQL extension for Azure Data Studio, you can now connect to, query and manage MySQL databases along with your other databases, taking advantage of the modern editor experience and capabilities in Azure Data Studio, such as IntelliSense, code snippets, source control integration, native Jupyter Notebooks, an integrated terminal, and more.

Note

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The Azure Data Studio functionality available for MySQL includes:

Install the MySQL extension

If you don't already have Azure Data Studio installed, see its install instructions.

  1. Select the extensions icon from the sidebar in Azure Data Studio.

    Screenshot of the extension's icon.

  2. Search for the MySQL extension and select it.

  3. Select Install. Once installed, select Reload to activate the extension in Azure Data Studio.

    Screenshot of the extension overview page.

Next steps

Learn how to connect and query MySQL using Azure Data Studio.