rm_mysql.md Remove MySQL completely Open the Terminal Use mysqldump to backup your databases Check for MySQL processes with: ps -ax | grep mysql Stop and kill any MySQL processes Analyze MySQL on HomeBrew: brew remove mysql brew cleanup Remove files: sudo rm /usr/local/mysql sudo rm -rf /usr/local/var/mysql sudo rm -rf /usr/local/mysql* sudo rm ~/Library/LaunchAgents/homebrew.mxcl.mysql.plist sudo