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MongoDB Shell features

Explore the key features of MongoDB Shell.

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Interact with your database programmatically

The MongoDB Shell (mongosh) is a JavaScript and Node.js REPL environment for interacting with MongoDB deployments in Atlas, locally, or on another remote host.
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  • Perform CRUD operations
  • Execute Aggregation Pipelines
  • Manage Databases and Collections
  • Administer Servers
  • Manage access and security