Why Sequel Pro Remains the Top Free MySQL Client for macOS (Fix Crash Issues)
This article introduces Sequel Pro, a free open‑source MySQL client for macOS, walks through its interface and features, explains how to enable secure SSH connections, and provides step‑by‑step solutions to resolve MySQL 8 crash problems using test builds.
Today I recommend a MySQL client I have used for years and find extremely useful—Sequel Pro, an open‑source client currently available only for macOS.
Software Overview
The connection interface shows a left‑hand list of saved database connections; clicking an item displays its configuration on the right. New connections can be created here.
Double‑clicking a connection opens the database operation page, where you can select databases, create new ones, view tables, and inspect table details.
In the table view you can design fields, view data (defaulting to 1,000 rows), set encoding and comments, and execute SQL statements quickly with the shortcut command + R.
When viewing the structure tab, you can add fields, tables, or indexes, and use the funnel icon to filter data.
Secure Connection Support
Sequel Pro allows SSH‑based connections, enhancing database access security by requiring a public key on the server. You can also configure an SSH tunnel manually and point the client to 127.0.0.1.
Version Management
The official download site ( https://sequelpro.com/ ) provides version 1.1.2, which has not been updated for a long time and may crash on macOS or when connecting to MySQL 8.
Solution 1: Build from source on GitHub ( https://github.com/sequelpro ) using Xcode. This approach may fail due to Xcode configuration issues.
Solution 2: Use the test‑builds provided by the project ( https://sequelpro.com/test-builds ). Download the latest test version, install it, and the crash problems are resolved.
If downloading is slow, you can request a domestic download link by replying “pro” to the WeChat public account “程序新视界”.
Conclusion
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Programmer DD
A tinkering programmer and author of "Spring Cloud Microservices in Action"
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