install.sh --setup-db mysql fails on Debian 13

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Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Newbie friendliness
65/100
Issue type
Bug
Clarity
Mostly clear
Activity status
Active
Tech stack
bash, debian, mysql
Domain
database, devops

Research direction

The failing package list lives in scripts/setup-mysql.sh, which is called from the install.sh --setup-db path; start by reading how it picks and installs the server package on Debian. Check docs/installation/database.md, which currently tells Debian users to pass --db-existing. Done means that on Debian 13 either the script installs a working MariaDB server or it exits with a clear message, and the docs match the chosen behaviour. The issue leaves the choice open, so confirm the approach with a maintainer before editing.

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Description

bug

scripts/setup-mysql.sh installs mysql-server, which Debian 13 doesn't ship. docs/installation/database.md tells Debian users to use --db-existing.

We could install mariadb-server on Debian, or stop with a clear message.

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