introduction
common_schema is a framework for MySQL server administration.

common_schema provides with query scripting, analysis & informational views, and a function library, allowing for easier administration and diagnostics for MySQL. It introduces SQL based tools which simplify otherwise complex shell and client scripts, allowing the DBA to be independent of operating system, installed packages and dependencies.

common_schema's components are:

Views library: set of powerful views, typically operating and presenting server metadata
Routines library: set of complementary routines to MySQL, including metadata handling
QueryScript: programming language aimed for SQL scripting, seamlessly combining scripting power such as flow control & variables with standard SQL statements or RDBMS-specific commands.
rdebug: debugger and debugging API for MySQL stored routines
It is a self contained schema, compatible with all MySQL >= 5.1 servers. Installed by importing the schema into the server, there is no need to configure nor compile. No special plugins are required, and no changes to your configuration.

common_schema has a small footprint (well under 1MB).