Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket homebrew

Question

I recently tried installing MySQL with homebrew (brew install mysql) and when I try to run it I get the following error:

ERROR 2002 (HY00

Answer 1

You'll need to run mysql_install_db - easiest way is if you're in the install directory:

$ cd /usr/local/Cellar/mysql// 
$ mysql_install_db

Alternatively, you can feed mysql_install_db a basedir parameter like the following:

$ mysql_install_db --basedir="$(brew --prefix mysql)"