MQLens
MQLens is a native, open-source MongoDB desktop client for macOS, Windows, and Linux. It supports authentication, TLS and SSH connections, aggregation pipelines, explain plans, bulk editing, schema analysis, index and view management, GridFS, embedded mongosh, and an AI query assistant.
Overview
12 featuresIn the Databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector, graph) space, MQLens takes a focused approach. It focuses on managing MongoDB databases, queries, authentication, and administration without relying on a browser-based or Electron GUI. It is built as an open-source project for mongoDB developers and database administrators. MQLens is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. It runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
It is developed by MQLens, and it first shipped in 2026. The project is developed in the open on GitHub with 52 stars and 397 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include mongoDB connections, SSH and TLS, and aggregation pipelines.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
- MongoDB connections
- SSH and TLS
- Aggregation pipelines
- Explain plans
- Bulk editing
- Schema analysis
- Index management
- View management
- GridFS support
- Embedded mongosh
- AI query assistant
- Encrypted credentials
Built with & integrations
- Astro
- /_astro/ in the HTML
- Cloudflare
- cf-ray header · cf-cache-status header
Trust & compliance
Indexing history
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Frequently asked questions about MQLens
- What is MQLens?
- MQLens focuses on managing MongoDB databases, queries, authentication, and administration without relying on a browser-based or Electron GUI. It is catalogued under Databases (SQL, NoSQL, vector, graph) on PulseGate.
- Who should use MQLens?
- MQLens is an open-source project built for mongoDB developers and database administrators.
- Is MQLens free?
- Yes — MQLens is open source under the Apache-2.0 license and free to use.
- What platforms does MQLens run on?
- MQLens runs on the web, macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Is MQLens still maintained?
- The GitHub repository shows 397 commits in the last 90 days.
- Who makes MQLens?
- MQLens is developed by MQLens.
- How long has MQLens been around?
- MQLens first shipped in 2026.
- Is MQLens open source?
- Yes — MQLens is open source under the Apache-2.0 license, developed on GitHub.
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