How to Run MySQL in VS Code 2026 – Full Setup Guide
Learn how to run MySQL in VS Code in 2026 with this complete step-by-step setup guide for Windows 10 & 11. Install the MySQL extension, connect your database, and run SQL queries — all inside VS Code without switching to MySQL Workbench.
Learn how to run MySQL in VS Code on Windows 10 & 11. Install the MySQL extension, connect your database, and run queries — no MySQL Workbench needed. Updated 2026.
-- What you'll learn --
✔ Install & configure the MySQL VS Code extension
✔ Connect to a local MySQL database
✔ Run SQL queries directly in VS Code
✔ Fix common connection errors
✔ Manage tables without MySQL Workbench
-- Chapters --
0:00 Intro
1:20 Install MySQL extension in VS Code
4:45 Connect MySQL database & run queries
-- Tools used --
• Visual Studio Code (free)
• MySQL Community Server
• SQLTools or Database Client Extension
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