MQLens is a desktop MongoDB client for browsing databases, querying collections and managing documents through a graphical interface.
The application connects to local MongoDB instances, self-hosted deployments and MongoDB Atlas. It provides a workspace with multiple tabs, split panes and detachable windows, allowing users to inspect different collections and query results simultaneously.
MQLens combines document editing and database administration with more advanced tools for analysing query performance and examining database structures. It can be used without creating an account, and its optional AI functionality is not required for ordinary database operations.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Browse MongoDB databases, collections and documents using table, tree and JSON views.
- Filter, sort, insert, update and delete documents.
- Aggregation pipeline editor for constructing and executing multi-stage queries.
- Visual explain plans for examining query execution and performance.
- Schema analysis for exploring document structures and field types.
- Manage collection indexes and inspect their properties.
- Import and export documents in supported data formats.
- GridFS browser for working with files stored in MongoDB.
- Embedded mongosh shell for executing MongoDB commands.
- SSH tunnelling, TLS encryption and support for MongoDB authentication methods.
- Read-only connections and confirmation controls for destructive operations.
- Encrypted local storage of connection credentials using a master password.
- Synthetic data generation for testing database operations.
- Optional AI query assistant for generating editable MongoDB queries.
- Optional Model Context Protocol integration for controlled access by AI agents.
- Multiple tabs, split panes, detachable windows and session restoration.
- Interface translations for English, German and Simplified Chinese.
- Cross-platform support – runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Website: github.com/mqlens/mqlens-mongodb
Support:
Developer: MQLens contributors
License: Apache License 2.0
MQLens is written in TypeScript and Rust. Learn TypeScript with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn Rust with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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