> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://v2.dataos.info/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://v2.dataos.info/concepts/foundations/activation/db-clients.md).

# DB clients

Connect any MySQL-compatible client to query your semantic models with plain SQL. Joins, aggregations, and data policy enforcement are handled by the semantic layer automatically. You write questions, not ETL.

From a Data Product, select **Activate → Database Client** to open the **Query in your DB Client** page.

<figure><img src="/files/CXenj1JbWC7lZf482UdB" alt=""><figcaption><p>The Query in your DB Client page lists MySQL and DBeaver.</p></figcaption></figure>

<table><thead><tr><th width="150.7713623046875">Client</th><th width="394.9385986328125">Best for</th><th>Guide</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>MySQL Client</td><td>Quick terminal queries from the command line</td><td><a href="/spaces/cL04JUTJPL73kRrjaBSa/pages/ZS086aQUI1IQlXbOGCyq">MySQL Client →</a></td></tr><tr><td>DBeaver</td><td>Visual exploration in a desktop SQL client</td><td><a href="/spaces/cL04JUTJPL73kRrjaBSa/pages/bMLS4XhXq6F2OrySkVn3">DBeaver →</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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