Sequel Ace

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Audience

The Mac App Store listing describes it as an SQL tool for experts and novices.apps.apple.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Connections

Sequel Ace supports MySQL URLs, including Socket, SSH, and AWS IAM query parameters.sequel-ace.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Database support

The site lists support for MySQL 5.7 or later and MariaDB 10.0 or later.sequel-ace.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Installation

The site links to the Mac App Store and also describes an unofficial, community-maintained Homebrew cask.sequel-ace.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Integrations

The getting-started page links to an MCP Server guide for AI agent integration.sequel-ace.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Open source

The Mac App Store listing describes Sequel Ace as open source and links to its GitHub repository.apps.apple.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Processor support

The site lists Intel and Apple Silicon processors as supported.sequel-ace.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Purpose

Sequel Ace is a database management application for working with MySQL and MariaDB databases on macOS.sequel-ace.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Queries

The Query Favourites feature lets users rerun saved queries or create reusable, customizable queries.sequel-ace.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Sandbox limitation

Sequel Ace cannot access MySQL socket files outside its container, even with Full Disk Access enabled.sequel-ace.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Saved connections

Saved connection passwords are stored in Keychain.sequel-ace.com · read 11 Oct 2026

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