MySQL Shell is an advanced client and code editor for MySQL.
Publisher’s description
What is MySQL Shell?
MySQL Shell by Oracle and/or its affiliates is proprietary Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 131.4 MB. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 8.4.5, released on April 18, 2025. The version history goes back to May 10, 2024: 2 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is more than a year old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: MySQL Shell is a Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MySQL Shell safe to download?
- The file is served by cdn.mysql.com; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
43259DF260D1B4CBADCBB8BEC91BF991CF5A28787B83C0B99E758EFDBAD86285· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.4.5Latest | April 18, 2025 | 131.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 8.4.0 | May 10, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Oracle.MySQLShell -emsiexec /i mysql-shell-8.4.5-windows-x86-64bit.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {639A456B-24A8-4968-BEF7-26559D5E515F} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Oracle and/or its affiliates
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 8.4.5
- Released
- April 18, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- May 10, 2024
- Versions listed
- 2
- winget ID
- Oracle.MySQLShell
- MSI product code
- {639A456B-24A8-4968-BEF7-26559D5E515F}
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Frequently asked questions
Is MySQL Shell free?
MySQL Shell is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is MySQL Shell safe to download?
The download comes from cdn.mysql.com; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MySQL Shell with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MySQL Shell be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MySQL Shell run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MySQL Shell?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to May 10, 2024.
