Using the mongo Shell

The mongo shell is an interactive JavaScript shell for MongoDB, and is part of all MongoDB distributions. This section provides an introduction to the shell, and outlines key functions, operations, and use of the mongo shell.

Most examples in the MongoDB Manual use the mongo shell; however, many drivers provide similar interfaces to MongoDB.

• Getting Started with the mongo Shell
• Data Types in the mongo Shell
• Access the mongo Shell Help Information
• Write Scripts for the mongo Shell
• mongo Shell Quick Reference

The Getting Started with MongoDB Development provides a general introduction to MongoDB using examples from the mongo shell. Additionally, the following documents from other sections address topics relevant to the mongo shell use:

• FAQ: The mongo Shell
• mongo
• mongo Shell JavaScript Quick Reference

Furthermore, consider the following reference material that addresses the mongo shell and its interface:

• Query, Update, and Projection Operators Quick Reference
• Database Commands Quick Reference
• Aggregation Framework Reference
• Meta Query Operator Quick Reference

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