Download MongoDb JDBC Driver
What Is a JDBC Driver?
A JDBC driver is a Java library file (.jar) that enables Java applications — including DbSchema — to communicate with a database over a standard API. The driver translates generic JDBC calls into the network protocol understood by MongoDb, so you never have to write low-level socket code. Drivers are typically distributed by the database vendor or as open-source projects.
Understanding the JDBC URL
Every JDBC driver identifies the target database through a connection URL. The URL encodes the hostname, port, database name, and any driver-specific parameters as a single string. The exact syntax varies per driver — the details for MongoDb are listed in the section below.
Download the MongoDb JDBC Driver
MongoDB is the most popular document-oriented database, storing data as flexible JSON-like BSON documents instead of rows in tables. It is widely used for content management, real-time analytics, IoT, and applications that need schema flexibility.
We open source our JDBC driver for MongoDb. DbSchema features for MongoDb are described here. The driver source code is accessible on GitHub.
The driver binaries can be downloaded as zip file, which you should uncompress.Download the zip, unpack and include the jar files in your classpath. The driver is compatible with Java 11.
For accessing the driver source code please visit the GitHub repository:
The driver is written on top of the native MongoDb Java driver.
The driver URL is the same as in the MongoDb documentation.
Example:
mongodb://[username:password@]host1[:port1][,host2[:port2],...[,hostN[:portN]]][/[database][?options]]
The URL allows connecting to multiple databases. In DbSchema you can set this by choosing 'Custom URL' in the connection editor and entering the URL as string. For URL details check the MongoDb documentation.
MongoDB Atlas
Create an account by MongoDb Atlas and login. There you have an option to connect which will provide the URI. In the DbSchema Connection Dialog use manual URL configuration. On the same connection page you have also a link to change a user password in the database.
DbSchema and MongoDB
DbSchema displays MongoDB collections and their inferred schemas as interactive diagrams, even without a fixed schema. Use the Relational Data Explorer to browse documents and navigate embedded sub-documents, and the Query Builder to compose MongoDB-compatible SELECT queries via the JDBC interface.
Have connection issues? Contact the DbSchema team for help.
Explore MongoDb Visually with DbSchema
Once the JDBC driver is configured, DbSchema connects to your MongoDb database and gives you a full graphical workbench — no command-line required. Available as a free Community Edition and a full-featured PRO Edition. No registration needed to get started.
Interactive ER Diagrams
Reverse-engineer your MongoDb schema into a drag-and-drop ER diagram. Arrange tables visually, add new columns, define foreign keys, and let DbSchema generate the DDL — all without writing SQL by hand.
Visual Query Builder
Compose MongoDb queries by clicking on tables and columns — no SQL knowledge required. Add joins, filters, groupings, and aggregations through a point-and-click interface, then copy the generated SQL or run it directly against the live database.
Relational Data Explorer
Browse MongoDb table data and follow foreign key relationships across tables in a single view. Edit cells inline, filter rows, and paginate through large datasets — all without leaving the explorer.
Schema Synchronization
Compare your MongoDb schema across development, staging, and production environments. DbSchema generates the exact ALTER statements needed to close the gap and lets you review every change before executing — reducing the risk of unintended schema drift.
SQL Editor
Write and execute MongoDb queries in the integrated SQL editor with schema-aware autocomplete, syntax highlighting, and instant result display. Run scripts, inspect execution plans, and export results to CSV or JSON from a single interface.
HTML Schema Documentation
Generate a static HTML site documenting every table, column, type, index, and relationship in your MongoDb schema. Share it with your team or embed it in your project wiki — no extra tooling required.
For the full feature list and edition comparison, visit the DbSchema PRO Edition page.