Explore and query
View documents as a table, tree, or JSON. Build queries and aggregation pipelines in the same workspace.
MQLens for Linux
Your MongoDB workspace. On Linux.
MQLens is a free, open-source MongoDB GUI for Linux. Browse and edit documents, build aggregation pipelines, inspect explain plans, and manage connection settings in one desktop workspace. Choose the current package for your distribution from the download section below.
Free & open source (Apache-2.0) · No telemetry · No account.
Step by step
Install the package for your system
Debian or Ubuntu
Download the .deb and install it with your package manager, for example
sudo apt install ./MQLens_*.deb. Review the release notes for current system requirements.Fedora or RPM distributions
Download the .rpm and use your distribution’s package manager. Check architecture and dependency requirements before installing.
AppImage
Find the AppImage in the release assets, make it executable with
chmod +x MQLens_*.AppImage, then run it. Required system libraries vary by distribution.
Why MQLens
A complete everyday workflow
Connect securely
Use MongoDB connection strings, TLS, and SSH tunnels. Credentials are encrypted locally behind your master password.
Use the shell when you need it
The optional embedded shell requires mongosh on your system. You can browse and run GUI queries without it.
Download MQLens — it's free
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Windows
DetectedRequires
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
DetectedRequires
Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 36+, or equivalent (x64)
Install
Debian/Ubuntu: install the .deb. Fedora/RHEL: install the .rpm. An AppImage is also available.
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