Explore your data
From a collection to a clear picture.
Browse documents as a table, tree, or JSON. Follow nested fields, filter your results, and edit without losing your place.
Explore the document tools
Your MongoDB desktop workspace
Browse, query, and
understand MongoDB.
Get from a database full of documents to the answer you need. A free, open-source app for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
No account. No app telemetry. Yours to inspect.
Free, all the way through.Apache-2.0. Read the source, make it yours.
Your credentials stay encrypted.A local vault, protected by your master password.
Connect on your terms.Local or remote MongoDB, with SSH and TLS.
From the everyday to the intricate
Less switching.
More understanding.
Follow your work from the first query to the final result.
Build better queries
Write the query. Understand the result.
Build aggregation pipelines one stage at a time. Open an explain plan to inspect how MongoDB executes your query and where an index could help.
Build your first aggregation
Make room for your work
A workspace that works your way.
Keep collections side by side with split panes. Open a shell, detach a tab into another window, and return to your saved workspace next time.
See workspace featuresOptional AI, with explicit controls
A little help with
the next query.
Ask the query assistant for MQL, then review and edit its response. Or connect an MCP-compatible agent to the databases you explicitly allow.
AI is optional. External providers receive the context needed for your request; check your provider and connection settings before using sensitive data.
A closer look
Tools for the next question.
Explore the tools with sample data, then open a workflow to learn more.
Your first query is close
Download. Connect. Explore.
Install MQLens
Choose your platform below. Open the app and set up your local credential vault.
Add your database
Use a MongoDB connection string. Configure SSH, TLS, and authentication when you need them.
Open a collection
Browse the documents, write a filter, and run your first query. Or start with the built-in sample data.
Ready when you are
Your next MongoDB workspace.
Choose the installer for your computer. Free and open source, with no sign-up.
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Windows
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Windows 10 or later (x64)
Install
Download the installer, run it, and launch MQLens from the Start menu.
macOS
DetectedRequires
macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later
Install
Download the .dmg, open it, and drag MQLens to your Applications folder.
Linux
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Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 36+, or equivalent (x64)
Install
Debian/Ubuntu: install the .deb. Fedora/RHEL: install the .rpm. An AppImage is also available.
Is MQLens free?
Yes. MQLens is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license. You can download it without an account. Optional external AI providers may charge for API usage.
Can I connect to MongoDB Atlas or a local database?
MQLens accepts MongoDB connection strings for local and remote deployments. Your network access and database permissions still apply. SSH tunnels, TLS, and several authentication methods are available.
Does MQLens collect telemetry?
The desktop app does not collect telemetry. Connection credentials are encrypted locally. Requests to your MongoDB deployment and optional AI providers are part of the workflows you choose to use.
What safeguards are available for production?
You can mark connections read-only or require confirmation for destructive operations. These controls help reduce accidental changes; use appropriate MongoDB permissions and backups as well.
Do I need mongosh or an AI key?
Neither is needed to browse or query through the GUI. The embedded shell requires a mongosh installation. The optional query assistant needs a configured provider or supported local agent CLI.