The MongoDB CLI is a modern command line interface that enables you to manage your MongoDB services from the terminal.
Publisher’s description
What is MongoDB CLI?
MongoDB CLI by MongoDB Inc is open-source Windows software in the databases category.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 9.0 MB. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.0.9, released on September 29, 2026. The version history goes back to January 13, 2022: 15 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 3.2 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
- Small download (9.0 MB)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MongoDB CLI is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MongoDB CLI safe to download?
- The file is served by fastdl.mongodb.org; check that it is the publisher’s official mirror
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
D076F622698CC65DA292C76F3263B249F8401AF725CB9A6CEAB028448A3FADE6· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 15 versions ›15 versions over 5 years · about 3.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0.9Latest | September 29, 2026 | 9.0 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.8 | September 17, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.7 | January 8, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.6 | October 9, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.4 | May 20, 2025 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.3 | October 31, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.2 | September 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.0.1 | August 1, 2024 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MongoDB.MongoDBCLI -emsiexec /i mongocli_2.0.9_windows_x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {65830CF4-FDD3-4A90-9A87-8BB5320C27F8} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MongoDB Inc
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Apache License 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.0.9
- Released
- September 29, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 13, 2022
- Versions listed
- 15
- Updates / year
- 3.2
- Website
- mongodb.com
- winget ID
- MongoDB.MongoDBCLI
- MSI product code
- {65830CF4-FDD3-4A90-9A87-8BB5320C27F8}
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Frequently asked questions
Is MongoDB CLI free?
Yes. MongoDB CLI is open-source software under the Apache License 2.0 licence.
Is MongoDB CLI safe to download?
The download comes from fastdl.mongodb.org; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MongoDB CLI with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MongoDB CLI be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MongoDB CLI run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MongoDB CLI?
The versions page lists all 15 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 13, 2022.
What are alternatives to MongoDB CLI?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, Robo 3T, SQLite and Dolt. The alternatives page compares them.
