How to install MySQL Workbench on Mac (M1/M2)

Below are steps with screenshots on how to install MySQL Workbench on Mac running on M1/M2 ARM Apple Chip.

Step 1: Download the Setup for M1/M2 ARM Mac

Visit the download page: https://dev.mysql.com/downloads/workbench/ and make sure to select the below option,

> Select Operating System: macOS

> Select OS Version: macOS (ARM, 64-bit)



Hit the download button and you would be asked to log in with your MySQL account, but you can skip this step by clicking the link "No thanks, just start my download."

Step 2: Installing MySQL

You should have the dmg setup downloaded mysql-workbench-community-8.x.xx-macos-arm64.dmg. Double-click on the installer and simply drag and drop it to the Applications folder.

Step 3: Eject the MySQL Setup

Control-Click (right-click) on the setup icon on your Mac desktop and select Eject.

Step 4: Open MySQL Workbench Application

Now open Stoplight Search (F4 on your Macbook or Command + Spacebar) and type MySQLWorkbench and open the app.

For the first time you will see a message ""MySQLWorkbench” is an app downloaded from the Internet. Are you sure you want to open it?", click on Open

You should now see the Welcome to MySQL Workbench page!