MongoDB Compass
MongoDB Inc · Beta graphical interface for exploring and working with MongoDB databases, with schema visualizations, performance metrics, and query tools.
MongoDB Compass is a Databases app for Mac. It needs macOS 13 or later.
About
MongoDB Compass Beta is a graphical interface for exploring and working with MongoDB databases. This Homebrew entry installs the Beta app, not the stable, read-only, or isolated edition. MongoDB describes Compass as a way to inspect and manipulate databases, with detailed schema visualizations, real-time performance metrics, and querying capabilities.
- Explore database schemas through visualizations.
- View real-time performance metrics.
- Use Compass’s querying capabilities to work with database data.
- The installed application is named
MongoDB Compass Beta..app
Install with Homebrew Cask:
brew install --cask mongodb-compass@beta
The cask requires macOS 13 or later. After installation, open MongoDB Compass Beta from the Applications folder and use it to connect to a MongoDB instance. The supplied product information does not specify connection setup steps or provide a separate server installation; Compass is the GUI, not the MongoDB server. This is a beta release, rather than the stable release. MongoDB also offers read-only and isolated editions, but those are distinct variants and are not what this cask installs.
Sources: MongoDB Compass · Homebrew Cask
New What’s new in 1.52.0-beta.4 Oct 12 · OpenNavo editorial · Translated
Adds embedded-shell light mode, read-preference tag sets and maximum staleness, and a refresh-state indicator. Fixes the create-new button on an empty aggregation pipeline.
Install and uninstall
Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.
Install without Homebrew
Download the file Homebrew uses for your chip: Apple siliconIntel
SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address
$ brew uninstall --cask \mongodb-compass@betaA regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \mongodb-compass@beta--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed
Facts and sources
- Version 1.52.0-beta.4
- Recorded by Homebrew on Oct 12Released by the vendor on Oct 12
Questions
Is MongoDB Compass safe?
MongoDB Compass is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from downloads.mongodb.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 4 times through Homebrew in the last 30 days.
How do I completely uninstall MongoDB Compass on a Mac?
Run brew uninstall --cask mongodb-compass@beta. It quits the app. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask mongodb-compass@beta. That also deletes 5 files and folders, including ~/.
Does MongoDB Compass run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?
Yes. Homebrew downloads separate builds for Apple silicon and Intel Macs. It needs macOS 13 or later.
Where does MongoDB Compass store its settings and data?
Its settings are in ~/. Its data is in ~/ and ~/. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.
What is the latest version of MongoDB Compass?
The latest version is 1.52.0-beta.4, added to Homebrew on Oct 12. Run brew upgrade --cask mongodb-compass@beta to update it.