MySQL
Stop running the same MySQL queries manually. Connect MySQL to Klipfolio and build live dashboards that refresh automatically — no exports, no repeat requests.
Stop running the same queries manually. With Klipfolio, your MySQL data flows directly into live dashboards that update on their own schedule — no exports, no copy-paste, no repeat requests.
How to connect MySQL to Klipfolio
- In the left navigation bar, click Data Sources.
- Click Create a New Data Source and select SQL Query.
- Fill in your connection details: Host, Port, Database, Driver (select MySQL), Username, and Password.
- Enter your SQL Query to define the data you want to pull.
- Choose your refresh rate — from every minute to once a day — and save the data source.
View the step-by-step setup guide
Top reasons to use Klipfolio for MySQL dashboards
Automatic updates: Your dashboards refresh on a schedule you set, so the data is always current without manual queries.
Real-time visibility: Everyone on your team sees the same numbers at the same time — no version confusion, no stale exports.
Custom visualizations: Choose from 30+ chart types, or inject custom HTML to build exactly the layout you need.
Formula-powered analysis: Use 100+ Excel-like functions to calculate, join, and mash up data from MySQL and other sources in a single view.
Flexible sharing: Send automated email reports, display dashboards on office TVs, publish a public link, or embed dashboards wherever your team works.
What Klipfolio adds to your MySQL workflow
| What you do in MySQL | What Klipfolio adds |
|---|---|
| Write and re-run queries manually | Scheduled queries that refresh automatically |
| Export results to a spreadsheet | Live dashboards your whole team can view |
| Build reports one request at a time | Shared dashboards with role-based access |
| Analyze data in isolation | Combine MySQL with 130+ other data sources |
Stop running queries on demand. Start building dashboards that do the work for you — view the setup guide to get connected in minutes.
