Keep credentials on your infrastructure
Connect your team without distributing MongoDB credentials to their desktops. Server mode will run database operations centrally and keep credentials encrypted on your infrastructure.
Coming soon
MQLens Server
Your team's MongoDB access.
Managed on your infrastructure.
A self-hosted backend, coming soon, that will connect the MQLens desktop workspace to your organization's MongoDB deployments through a central access layer.
Launch date and pricing will be announced. Planned capabilities may change before release.
A familiar workspace. A central point of control.
With server mode, your team will sign in through the desktop app. MQLens Server will check permissions and run MongoDB operations on your infrastructure.
- WorkspaceMQLens desktop
Sign in and choose an allowed connection.
- Your infrastructureMQLens Server
Manage credentials, permissions, and audit records.
- Your databasesMongoDB
Receive database operations from the server.
Your team will work with the connections they’re allowed to access, while MongoDB credentials stay on the server.
Planned for teams that manage shared databases
Here’s what we’re planning for MQLens Server.
Give each team the access it needs
Planned access controls include single sign-on with OIDC, role-based permissions, and access to specific connections for each team.
Understand who did what
Track database operations, sign-ins, and administrative changes with searchable audit records and export options, planned for MQLens Server.
Run it in your own environment
Docker deployment, a browser-based administration interface, and multi-node high availability are planned for organizations managing their own infrastructure.
Frequently asked questions
When will MQLens Server be available?
MQLens Server is coming soon. We’ll share availability and release details as launch approaches. Follow MQLens Server on GitHub for updates.
Will I need MQLens Server to use the desktop app?
No. You can continue connecting directly to MongoDB with the free MQLens desktop app. MQLens Server will be an optional choice for teams that want to manage database access centrally. Download MQLens for desktop.
Will MQLens Server be free?
MQLens Server will be a paid product, with pricing and licensing details announced before launch. The MQLens desktop app remains free and open source under Apache-2.0.
How is MQLens Server different from MCP?
MQLens Server will help teams manage shared MongoDB access, permissions, and audit logs. The desktop app’s MCP integration lets compatible AI agents work with the MongoDB connections you choose.