Supported Compatibility: MySQL Server, Clients, & Tools

This table shows which versions of MySQL clients and tools work with MySQL Server.

Client/Tool Client/Tool Version MySQL Server 8.0 MySQL Server 8.4 LTS MySQL Server 9 Innovation Recommendation for Client/Tool
MySQL Shell 8.0     Upgrade to 9
8.4 LTS   Upgrade to 9
9  
MySQL Router 8.0     Upgrade to 9
8.4 LTS   Upgrade to 9
9  
MySQL Connectors 9 9 is required
MySQL Shell for VS Code 9  
Oracle Enterprise Manager for MySQL 13.2.4.0.0    
MySQL Enterprise Backup 8.0     Restore backup with the same version which created it (e.g. 8.0.x)
8.4 LTS     Use the latest version (min 8.4.3+)
9     Use the same version of Backup required for Restores
MySQL Workbench 8.0 Consider MySQL Shell for VS Code
MySQL Operator for Kubernetes 8.0     Upgrade to 9
8.4 LTS   Upgrade to 9
9  

- Not supported, however can be used, but has limitations and may be problematic.