Do you need Visual Studio for MySQL workbench?

Does MySQL need Visual Studio?

You do not need Visual Studio for MySQL. However, if you would like to use "MySQL for Visual Studio", it will require VS 2008, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, or newer versions as time goes on (per installer).

Can we install MySQL without Visual Studio?

MySQL isn't related to visual studio in any way. There is no requirement to have visual studio installed in order for MySQL to install.

Is Visual Studio required for MySQL Workbench?

Additionally, MySQL debug binaries require Visual Studio 2019 to be installed. MySQL is available for Microsoft Windows 64-bit operating systems only. For supported Windows platform information, see https://www.mysql.com/support/supportedplatforms/database.html.

What is required for MySQL Workbench?

Installing MySQL Workbench using a Windows MSI Installer package requires either Administrator or Power User privileges. MySQL Workbench can be installed using the Windows MSI Installer package. The MSI package bears the name mysql-workbench- community - version -win arch .