Sequel Ace
Sequel Ace is a macOS database client for connecting to MySQL and MariaDB servers, browsing data, and running SQL queries.
What is Sequel Ace?
Sequel Ace is a native macOS database management app for working with MySQL and MariaDB databases. It helps developers, database administrators, and technical users connect to local or remote database servers, inspect tables, edit records, and run SQL queries from a desktop interface. The app supports common connection methods including local, socket, and SSH-based access, which makes it useful for both development and server administration workflows. Users can browse database structure, filter and search table contents, and manage data without relying entirely on command-line tools. As a focused Mac database client, it fits well into web development, application maintenance, and general SQL troubleshooting work.
Key features
- Connect to MySQL and MariaDB servers using local, socket, or SSH-based connections
- Browse databases, tables, and fields in a desktop interface
- Write and run custom SQL queries
- Filter and search table data to find records quickly
- Edit table contents and manage records directly
- Inspect database structure for development and troubleshooting
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Sequel Ace is legitimate database management software for macOS. It can access the databases you connect it to, so the main practical risk is making unwanted changes to live data if you run queries against production systems. That level of access is normal for a SQL client. Use trusted connection details, confirm which server you are connected to before editing data, and keep backups for important databases.
Recommendation: Keep Sequel Ace if you use MySQL or MariaDB on your Mac or manage remote databases. If you no longer use it, you can remove the app, but you may want to export or note saved connection details first so your usual database workflows are not interrupted.
Common paths
/Applications/Sequel Ace.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.sequel-ace.sequel-ace
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Sequel Ace
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.sequel-ace.sequel-ace.plist
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