MongoDB Shell | MongoDB | MongoDB

The new MongoDB Shell lets you connect to MongoDB to work with your data and configure your database. With its enhanced usability features (command autocomplete and syntax highlighting, easy to understand error messages and contextual help), it’s the quickest way to connect to MongoDB and Atlas

Key Features

Syntax Highlighting

Input and output are easy to read
with color reading

Clear Error Messages

When something goes wrong, error messages are clear and to the point.

Intelligent Autocomplete

Gives you autocomplete options based on the version of the server you are connected to

MongoDB Shell Code

MongoDB Shell Demonstration, presented by Massimiliano Marcon, Senior Product Manager, Developer Tools, MongoDB

Resources

Introducing the new MongoDB Shell

Read the blog post

Learn how to install, connect & run MongoDB Shell

See the documentation

Join discussions and ask questions about MongoDB Shell

Check out the community

There’s a New Compass and It Comes With a Shell!

Read the blog post

Ready to get started with MongoDB Shell?

Download MongoDB Shell. Start configuring your database and working with your data.