> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://mariadb.com/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/server-client-software.md).

# Server & Client Software

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[About MariaDB Software](/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/server-client-software/about-mariadb-software.md)
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An overview of MariaDB, the open-source relational database — its background, licensing, and widespread adoption.
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[Applications Supporting MariaDB](/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/server-client-software/applications-supporting-mariadb.md)
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A list of projects and applications that officially support MariaDB or its enhanced features.
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[About the MariaDB Foundation](/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/server-client-software/mariadb-foundation.md)
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The MariaDB Foundation is the custodian of the MariaDB code and steward of its open, vendor-neutral development.
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[Client Libraries](/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/server-client-software/client-libraries.md)
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Explore server and client software for MariaDB. This section introduces various tools and applications for connecting to, managing, and interacting with your MariaDB Server instances effectively.
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[Downloads](/docs/server/clients-and-utilities/server-client-software/download.md)
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Where to download MariaDB — tarballs, source, and Linux and Windows binaries, plus distribution packages.
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