MongoDB Shell MongoDB Inc.
winget install --id=MongoDB.Shell -e
The mongo shell is an interactive JavaScript interface to MongoDB. You can use the mongo shell to query and update data as well as perform administrative operations.
MongoDB Shell (mongo) is a command-line interface tool designed for interacting with MongoDB databases. It provides an interactive environment for executing JavaScript commands to query, update, and manage data, as well as perform administrative operations such as user management, database configuration, and backup/restore tasks.
Key Features:
- Scripting Capabilities: Supports writing and executing JavaScript scripts for automation and complex operations.
- Rich Query Language: Offers a comprehensive set of operators for querying, aggregating, and transforming data.
- Administrative Operations: Enables users to perform database management tasks such as creating indexes, managing users, and monitoring performance.
- Interactive Environment: Features readline integration for command history navigation and tab completion for easier use.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for developers, database administrators (DBAs), and DevOps professionals who need a powerful tool to manage MongoDB databases. It allows users to efficiently query data, perform complex operations like aggregations and MapReduce tasks, and maintain optimal database performance.
MongoDB Shell can be installed via winget on Windows systems, making it easy to integrate into your development workflow.