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

# Introduction

> Welcome to VillageSQL Server for MySQL 8.4.11-0.0.7

**VillageSQL Server for MySQL** is an open-source, extensible tracking fork that is a drop-in replacement for MySQL.

VillageSQL Server builds upon the solid foundation of MySQL while introducing a powerful **Extension Framework**. This framework allows developers to add entirely new capabilities — such as new data types and functions — without waiting for upstream releases or maintaining complex forks.

This version of VillageSQL is compatible with MySQL 8.4.11. The Percona build of this version is based on Percona Server for MySQL 8.4.11-11.

## Get Started

Ready to try it out? Install VillageSQL with Docker or the install script, then load your first extension.

> [card] [Install](https://villagesql.com/docs/en/8.4/stable/install-server.md)
>
> Install and run your first extension.

## Community

VillageSQL is built by the village, for the village.

* **[GitHub](https://github.com/villagesql/villagesql-server)**: Star the repo and contribute code.
* **[Discord](https://discord.gg/KSr6whd3Fr)**: Chat with the community.
* **[Discussions](https://github.com/villagesql/villagesql-server/discussions)**: Share ideas and ask questions.


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