The mongo shell is an interactive JavaScript interface to MongoDB. You can use the mongo shell to query and update data as well as perform administrative operations.
Publisher’s description
What is MongoDB Shell?
MongoDB Shell by MongoDB Inc is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It ranks 22nd by popularity among databases in this catalogue. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. The main installer is 65.9 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 2.14.0, released on October 23, 2026. The version history goes back to July 6, 2021: 61 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 12 releases a year. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 104,860 times. The source code on GitHub (mongodb-js/mongosh) has 402 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and SQLite.
Project description on GitHub: “The MongoDB Shell”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 12 a year)
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MongoDB Shell is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MongoDB Shell safe to download?
- The file is served by downloads.mongodb.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
0C433D1C06D0A8377997DA39775C537B0C9A4AD639DCDEA7EDF8B594872516C1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 26, 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
Security practices (OpenSSF Scorecard)
Automated checks of the mongodb-js/mongosh repository on GitHub by the Open Source Security Foundation, last run on October 19, 2026.
- No dangerous workflows10
- Actively maintained10
- Licence declared10
- Static code analysis10
- Restricted token permissions9
- No binaries in the repository9
- Signed releases8
- Branch protection5
- Pinned dependencies3
- Code review2
- OpenSSF Best Practices badge0
- Security policy0
- Fuzzing0
The score rates how the project is developed and released, not whether the program is safe to install. scorecard.dev
Recent versions
All 61 versions ›61 versions over 5 years · about 12 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.14.0Latest | October 23, 2026 | 65.9 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.13.0 | October 2, 2026 | 65.7 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.12.0 | September 18, 2026 | 65.6 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.11.1 | September 14, 2026 | 65.2 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.9.2 | July 1, 2026 | 64.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.9.1 | June 29, 2026 | 64.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.9.0 | June 25, 2026 | 64.4 MB | 64-bit MSI |
| 2.8.3 | May 1, 2026 | 64.2 MB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id MongoDB.Shell -echoco install mongodb-shell -ymsiexec /i mongosh-2.14.0-x64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {0783EE49-F77B-4377-843C-3375812285A1} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): mongo.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- MongoDB Inc
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- Apache License 2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/mongodb-js/mongosh
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 2.14.0
- Released
- October 23, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- July 6, 2021
- Versions listed
- 61
- Updates / year
- 11.5
- Chocolatey downloads
- 104,860
- GitHub stars
- 402
- GitHub forks
- 94
- Website
- mongodb.com
- winget ID
- MongoDB.Shell
- Chocolatey package
- mongodb-shell
- MSI product code
- {0783EE49-F77B-4377-843C-3375812285A1}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MongoDB Shell free?
Yes. MongoDB Shell is open-source software under the Apache License 2.0 licence.
Is MongoDB Shell safe to download?
The download comes from downloads.mongodb.com, which belongs to the publisher; 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 Shell 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 Shell be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does MongoDB Shell 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 Shell?
The versions page lists all 61 versions with links to their official installer files, back to July 6, 2021.
What are alternatives to MongoDB Shell?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, SQLite, Dolt and Redis on Windows. The alternatives page compares them.
