I’ve put together a nice little mysql database tool (CLI) that I wanted to submit as an article here and when I tried to upload the installer package (in .tgz format) the site gave a couple of errors and refused to accept the file.
The utility is a basic script that reads a filename.sql file to determine a course of action, it is configurable for defaults, has built in help and also includes a man page.
Next addition is a shebang line feature so it can be called from a script file like php is called but with:
<?mysqlcmd
# some mysql code
?>
Another feature to add is an explore feature for existing databases which shouldn’t be too difficult to implement.
I realize there are many application and other web-based utilities but this tool is just as powerfull and should not be under estimated.
— Dale