> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://arivu.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# MySQL

> Connect to MySQL for robust relational data storage and querying.

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## Overview

MySQL is a widely used open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) known for its reliability and performance. Arivu provides seamless integrations so you can manage your enterprise data with minimal footprint.

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  <Card title="High Performance" icon="bolt">
    Exceptional read and write speeds for web-scale applications.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Mature Ecosystem" icon="shield-check">
    Massive ecosystem, standard SQL compliance, and strong community.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Configuration

<Steps>
  <Step title="Prerequisites">
    Ensure you have your MySQL connection string ready (user, password, host, and database name).
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Connection String">
    Provide your keys in Arivu's configuration or `.env` file:

    <CodeGroup>
      ```bash .env theme={null}
      MYSQL_URI="mysql+pymysql://user:password@localhost:3306/db_name"
      ```
    </CodeGroup>
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>Ensure the host is accessible from the environment where Arivu is hosted.</Note>