The Workbench Scripting Shell provides a means for entering and executing Python scripts. Through the use of the scripting shell, MySQL Workbench can support new behavior and data sources using code written in Python. The shell can also be used to explore the current Workbench Generic RunTime (GRT) facilities.

The scripting shell is not only useful for expanding MySQL Workbench. You can use a script file from the scripting shell command line to perform repetitive tasks programmatically.