Sequel Ace is a macOS database management application for working with MySQL and MariaDB databases.
The tool addresses the need for native macOS database administration by providing a fast, easy-to-use interface for connecting to and managing MySQL and MariaDB instances. It serves as the successor to the longtime Sequel Pro tool, offering continued development and support for macOS users who require direct database access without leaving their operating system.
Sequel Ace suits macOS developers and database administrators working with MySQL 5.7 or later and MariaDB 10.0 or later. The application runs on macOS 13.5 and newer, supporting both Intel and Apple Silicon processors. For users on older macOS versions or with unsupported database versions, previous releases remain available, though without ongoing support. The tool includes a built-in Model Context Protocol server that allows AI agents to query databases through existing Sequel Ace connections in read-only mode by default, with the feature disabled and restricted to localhost for security.
The project maintains active development with regular updates and accepts community contributions. Documentation is available through the project website, and the tool is distributed through the macOS App Store, Homebrew, and direct GitHub releases. The project supports internationalization through community translation efforts.
