Data Explorer Overview
The Data Explorer provides a visual interface for browsing, managing, and manipulating MongoDB collections. No need for MongoDB Compass or command-line tools—manage your data directly in NetPad.
What is Data Explorer?
Data Explorer lets you:
- Browse Collections: Navigate MongoDB collections visually
- View Documents: See documents in multiple formats
- Edit Data: Modify documents with schema-aware editor
- Search & Filter: Find documents quickly
- Import/Export: Bulk data operations
- Manage Collections: Create, rename, delete collections
Key Features
Visual Data Browser
- Collection List: See all collections at a glance
- Document Viewer: View documents in table, card, or JSON format
- Schema Inference: Automatically detect document structure
- Quick Actions: Edit, delete, duplicate documents
Search & Filter
- Full-Text Search: Search across all fields
- Field Filters: Filter by specific fields
- Advanced Queries: Build complex queries visually
- Saved Filters: Save frequently used filters
Data Management
- Bulk Operations: Select and modify multiple documents
- Import Wizard: Upload CSV/XLSX files
- Export Options: Download as JSON or CSV
- Collection Management: Create and manage collections
Getting Started
- Browsing Data - Learn to browse collections
- Importing Data - Import data from files
- Exporting Data - Export data for analysis
Use Cases
- Data Inspection: Quickly view and understand your data
- Data Cleanup: Find and fix data issues
- Bulk Updates: Modify multiple documents at once
- Data Migration: Import data from external sources
- Data Analysis: Export data for analysis tools
Next Steps
Ready to explore your data? Start with Browsing Data.