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MariaDB DESCRIBE — Basic Usage

Use MariaDB DESCRIBE for a standard administrative task.

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DESCRIBE users;

Requirements and permissions

Requirements
Appropriate database client and connection
Permissions
Database privileges vary
Last reviewed
2026-07-31

Examples

Basic Usage

Use MariaDB DESCRIBE for a standard administrative task.

DESCRIBE users;

Original command

Display a table definition.

DESCRIBE users;

Common errors

Command not found

Confirm Appropriate database client and connection is installed and available in your current shell.