MongoDB
MongoDB desktop client for full-stack developers
Browse MongoDB collections, query documents, and manage indexes with a native desktop app. RowDex combines document stores with SQL databases and Redis — one workspace for your entire stack.
MongoDB Features in RowDex
Collection browser
Browse databases and collections in a tree view. See document counts, indexes, and storage statistics at a glance.
Document viewer & editor
View documents in JSON or table format. Edit fields inline and save changes — with confirmation prompts for production databases.
Query with find() syntax
Run MongoDB find queries with a visual editor or raw JSON. Filter, sort, project, and limit results.
Index management
View existing indexes, create new ones, and drop unused indexes — all without switching to mongosh.
Aggregation pipelines
Build and run aggregation pipelines with syntax highlighting and stage-by-stage result preview.
Connection to Atlas & self-hosted
Connect to MongoDB Atlas clusters, self-hosted replica sets, and local Docker instances.
Connection Options
- MongoDB Atlas (cloud) with SRV connection strings
- Self-hosted MongoDB replica sets
- Local MongoDB via Docker or direct install
- SSH tunnel for private instances
- TLS/SSL encrypted connections
Common MongoDB Use Cases
- Browsing user data in a MERN/MEAN stack application
- Debugging document structure issues
- Running ad-hoc aggregation queries for analytics
- Managing indexes on production collections
- Exploring MongoDB alongside PostgreSQL in the same project
Why Not Just Use Other MongoDB Tools?
MongoDB Compass
Compass is MongoDB-only. RowDex handles MongoDB plus Postgres, MySQL, Redis, and BullMQ — one tool for polyglot stacks.
Studio 3T
Studio 3T is powerful but expensive ($149+/year). RowDex Basic is free forever for MongoDB.
mongosh CLI
mongosh is great for scripts but lacks visual collection browsing. RowDex provides both GUI and query capabilities.
FAQ
Does RowDex support MongoDB Atlas?
Yes. Paste your Atlas connection string (mongodb+srv://...) and RowDex connects automatically.
Can I edit documents in RowDex?
Yes. Click a document to open the editor, modify fields, and save. Production connections show confirmation prompts.
Is RowDex free for MongoDB?
Yes. Basic tier is free forever for MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite.
Does RowDex support replica sets?
Yes. RowDex connects to replica sets and reads from the primary or secondaries based on your read preference.
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