Missing dependency mysql client tools for wpcli db commands in WP images

[designzwang]

Hi,

again I am not sure whether this is an oversight or by-design to keep the image small:

For wpcli ( in your Wordpress images) , there is a dependency to a mysql client so that the wp db commands can be used. It can be resolved by adding a package like mariadb-client to the image.
Regards
Uli

[shinsenter]

@designzwang

The Docker images I provide are mainly focused on setting up an environment to run PHP frameworks like WordPress. I only include the essential tools that help support developers to some extent. So if there are other tools needed, I leave it up to each developer to install them as they see fit.

As far as I know, WP-CLI doesn’t require the MySQL client (aka mysql command) to work. In almost cases, developers are not using WP-CLI commands and just need to install WordPress, manage plugins or themes, then they don’t need to install the MySQL client.

If you do want to use commands like wp db cli, then just go ahead and install it if your project needs it.