mongosh
A modern, extensible command-line interface and JavaScript/Node.js REPL for interacting with MongoDB databases.
What is mongosh?
mongosh is the official MongoDB Shell, a command-line interface and JavaScript/Node.js REPL for interacting with MongoDB databases. It enables developers and database administrators to connect to MongoDB instances, run queries, perform administrative tasks, and execute scripts directly from the terminal. The tool replaces the legacy `mongo` shell with modern features like syntax highlighting, autocompletion, and enhanced security options.
MongoDB developers, database administrators, and DevOps engineers who need a powerful, scriptable command-line interface for database management, data exploration, and automation tasks.
Developers choose mongosh for its modern REPL experience, comprehensive MongoDB feature support (including FLE and API versioning), and cross-platform availability. It provides a significant upgrade over the legacy mongo shell with better usability, security, and integration with Node.js tooling.
Overview
The MongoDB Shell
Use Cases
Best For
- Interactive MongoDB database administration and query execution
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