MongoDB

Database Commands

Manage MongoDB databases and collections. Learn to list, create, and drop databases and collections.

8 commands

Pro Tips

Databases and collections are created automatically on first insert.

Use db.stats() and db.collection.stats() to view storage information.

dropDatabase() is irreversible. Always backup before dropping.

$ show dbs

List all databases.

$ use mydb

Switch to database (creates if not exists).

$ db

Show current database.

$ show collections

List collections in current database.

$ db.createCollection("users")

Create a new collection.

$ db.users.drop()

Delete a collection.

$ db.dropDatabase()

Delete current database.

$ db.stats()

Show database statistics.