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MongoDB VSCode Extension
MongoDB for VS Code makes it easy to work with MongoDB, whether your own instance or in MongoDB Atlas
Version 1.18.0 · by MongoDB
Official site: mongodb.com
About MongoDB VSCode Extension
Connect to MongoDB and [Atlas](https://www.mongodb.com/cloud/atlas) directly from your VS Code
environment, navigate your databases and collections, inspect your schema and use playgrounds to
prototype queries and aggregations.
## Features
### Navigate your MongoDB Data
* Navigate your database, collections and read-only views
* See the documents in your collections
* Get a quick overview of your schema
### MongoDB Playgrounds
MongoDB Playgrounds are the most convenient way to prototype and execute CRUD operations and other MongoDB commands directly inside VS Code.
* Prototype your queries, aggregations, and MongoDB commands with MongoDB syntax highlighting and intelligent autocomplete for MongoDB shell API, MongoDB operators,
and for database, collection, and field names.
* Run your playgrounds and see the results instantly. Click the play button in the tab bar to see the output.
* Save your playgrounds in your workspace and use them to document how your application interacts with MongoDB
* Build aggregations quickly with helpful and well-commented stage snippets
### Quick access to the MongoDB Shell
Launch the MongoDB Shell from the command palette to quickly connect to the same cluster you have active in VS Code.
### Terraform snippet for MongoDB Atlas
* If you use Terraform to manage your infrastructure, MongoDB for VS Code helps you get started with the [MongoDB Atlas Provider](https://www.terraform.io/docs/providers/mongodbatlas/index.html). Just
open a Terraform file, type atlas and you are good to go.
How to install MongoDB VSCode Extension
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install mongodb-vscode-extension
- Open MongoDB VSCode Extension once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is MongoDB VSCode Extension free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to mongodb.com, the developer's official site, where MongoDB VSCode Extension is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of MongoDB VSCode Extension?
The version listed here is 1.18.0, published /Date(1790. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install MongoDB VSCode Extension from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install mongodb-vscode-extension. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is MongoDB VSCode Extension safe?
MongoDB VSCode Extension downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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