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MySQL

Open-source relational database server and MySQL Cluster codebase.

WebsiteGitHubXLicense
Data confidence90/100
Source coverage80/100
Publish confidence88/100
Evidence checkedSep 14, 2026
About this tool

What ToolVitals knows about MySQL

Open-source relational database server and MySQL Cluster codebase.

MySQL Community Server is available under GPL terms, while Oracle also offers commercial licensing and editions.

Commit continuity, contributor activity, and delivery signals are strong.

Source-visible projectDatabase SystemsOpen coreScored Intelligence
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The overall score reflects ToolVitals maintenance and delivery evidence. Adoption is shown as public context only and does not change the overall score.

Activity
Commit activity across recent and sustained windows, with releases as a small supporting signal.
Reliability
Maintenance posture from commit recency, continuity, and active contributors.
Adoption
Public footprint from GitHub stars and forks when available.
ToolVitals90/100Health92/100Shipping87/100Zombie Risk1/100
Overall Score90Active
Activity87
Reliability92
Adoption85
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Repository

GitHub Activity

C++
mysql/mysql-server
Stars12,424
Forks4,356
Contributors35Active in 90d · as of Sep 14, 2026
Open Issues53
Primary Language
C++
Last Commit
2 days ago
Commits 30d
119
Commits 90d
708
Releases 90d
0
Default Branch
trunk
License
GPL-2.0
Repository Status
Active repository
Evidence

Signal Quality

Data Confidence90/100Strong
Source Coverage80/100Good
Publish Confidence88/100Strong

ConfidenceHigh-confidence score from multiple public signals.

Zombie RiskNo meaningful zombie signal right now.

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Openness

License Evidence

Class
Open core
License
GPL-2.0

MySQL Community Server is available under GPL terms, while Oracle also offers commercial licensing and editions.

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Sources

Tracked Sources

Websitehttps://www.mysql.comGitHubmysql/mysql-serverXhttps://x.com/mysqlLicenseGPL-2.0
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Classification

Category
Database
Use Case
Database Systems
Openness
Open core
License
GPL-2.0
Tool Mode
Source-visible project
Score Model
Open Source Maintenance
Score Visibility
Scored Intelligence
Status
Active
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