Hi everyone,
I built MQLens, a free, open-source, native MongoDB GUI for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
The goal is to cover the workflows where people usually reach for heavier or paid tools:
- SCRAM, X.509, AWS IAM, Kerberos, and LDAP auth
- TLS, SSH tunnels, and SOCKS5 proxy
- find queries, aggregation pipelines, and explain plans
- guarded bulk update/delete flows
- index, collection, database, and view management
- schema analysis
- GridFS browsing
- embedded
mongosh
- optional AI query helper
- encrypted local credentials and no telemetry
I am looking for feedback from people with real MongoDB workflows before I push the launch wider.
The questions I care about most:
- What MongoDB GUI or shell workflow do you rely on today?
- What would block you from switching to MQLens?
- What auth/network setup should I test next?
- Is the explain/index UI useful enough for debugging query performance?
- Are there Compass, Studio 3T, NoSQLBooster, or mongosh workflows that MQLens should support better?
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Build story (why/how I built it):
I am the maker, so criticism is useful. If you have a workflow that fails or feels awkward, please share it and I will turn it into an issue.