> ## 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 8.4.10-0.0.5

**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 8.4.10.

**<u> VillageSQL Server version 0.0.5 is in DEVELOPMENT. PLEASE DO NOT USE IN PRODUCTION</u>**

## Get Started

Ready to try it out? You can have a running instance by building from source.

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    Install and run your first extension.
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## 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.