How do I install command line MySQL client on mac?

Question

I want to install the MySQL client for the command line, not a GUI. I have searched over the web but only found instructions on installing the MySQL server.

Answer 1

Using MacPorts you can install the client with:

sudo port install mysql57

You also need to select the installed version as your mysql

sudo port select mysql mysql57

The server is only installed if you append -server to the package name (e.g. mysql57-server)