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Install MongoDB for VS Code

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  • Prerequisites
  • Procedure

Before you can install MongoDB for VS Code, you must install Visual Studio Code. You can download Visual Studio Code from https://code.visualstudio.com/.

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In Visual Studio Code, click the Extensions icon in the left navigation.

Alternatively, you can open the Extensions view by pressing:

  • Control + Shift + X or

  • Command + Shift + X.

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Once the installation is complete, the Install button changes to the Manage gear button.

Once you install MongoDB for VS Code, you can view data in your deployment and create Playgrounds to interact with your data.

To configure MongoDB for VS Code settings, see MongoDB for VS Code Settings.

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