Getting Started
Install Mingo on macOS, Linux, or Windows and get up and running with your first MongoDB connection.
Installation
Mingo is available for macOS, Linux, and Windows. Download the latest version from the GitHub releases page.
macOS
Available in the following formats:
- DMG (recommended)
- ZIP
- PKG
Linux
Available in the following formats:
- AppImage
- Deb
- Snap
Windows
Available as an NSIS installer.
You may encounter a Windows Defender SmartScreen warning during installation. This happens because we have not obtained a paid developer license. The alert typically disappears once a fair number of users install the app.
First Launch
When you first open Mingo, you'll see the Dashboard with a welcome screen. To connect to your MongoDB server:
- Click Add new connection / Project in the workspace selector (top-left)
- Select Create a connection
- Paste your MongoDB URI and give the connection a name
- Click Save
Your databases and collections will appear in the sidebar, ready to explore.
Migration from Other Tools
Importing connection settings from competing MongoDB GUIs is not feasible because most competitors encrypt their connection data. Setting up connections in Mingo is straightforward — simply copy your MongoDB URI to get started.