mongosh

modern MongoDB shell

TLDR

Connect to local database

$ mongosh

Connect to specific database

$ mongosh [mongodb://host:27017/dbname]

Connect with authentication

$ mongosh -u [user] -p [password] [dbname]

Execute script file

$ mongosh [dbname] [script.js]

Evaluate expression

$ mongosh --eval "[db.collection.find()]"

Use specific shell

$ mongosh --nodb

Quiet mode

$ mongosh --quiet [script.js]

SYNOPSIS

mongosh [options] [connectionstring] [filenames]

DESCRIPTION

mongosh is the modern MongoDB shell. It provides JavaScript interface with enhanced features.
The tool replaces legacy mongo shell. Includes syntax highlighting, autocomplete, and snippets.

PARAMETERS

CONNECTIONSTRING_

MongoDB connection URI.

-u USER

Username for authentication.

-p PASSWORD

Password for authentication.

--eval EXPR

Evaluate JavaScript expression.

--nodb

Start without database connection.

--quiet

Silence non-essential output.

--help

Display help information.

CAVEATS

Requires Node.js runtime. MongoDB 5.0+ recommended. Different API from legacy mongo.

HISTORY

mongosh was released by MongoDB in 2020 as the next-generation shell replacement for the legacy mongo shell.