A modern, cross-platform MongoDB GUI — the open-source successor to Robo3T.
LeafBase is a high-performance, open-source MongoDB management tool built with Electron and React. It provides native support for MongoDB 4.4 through 8.0+, including advanced features like SSH Tunneling, TLS/SSL, and a rich results viewer (Tree, Table, JSON).
Developed with a focus on speed, aesthetics, and reliability, LeafBase offers a premium experience for database administrators and developers alike — completely free, no paywalls, no feature tiers.
Tree View — with type-detection badges and context menu
Table View — high-performance grid for large datasets
Connection Dialog — SSH, TLS, Authentication support
Robo3T was the go-to MongoDB GUI for hundreds of thousands of developers — lightweight, fast, and free. It was discontinued after acquisition. MongoDB Compass is the official alternative but is heavy and opinionated. Other OSS options are either unmaintained or lock core features behind a paywall.
LeafBase fills that gap. Same simplicity, modern codebase, actively maintained.
| Feature | LeafBase | Robo3T | MongoDB Compass |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free & open-source | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| SSH Tunneling | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ (paid) |
| TLS/SSL | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Tree / Table / JSON views | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Monaco Editor | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| APM Profiler | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Active development | ✅ | ❌ sunset | ✅ |
| Cross-platform | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
- 🚀 Native Performance: Built on the official Node.js MongoDB driver for maximum compatibility.
- 🎨 Modern UI: Sleek dark mode, intuitive layouts, and smooth micro-animations.
- 🔒 Secure Connectivity: Native support for SSH Tunneling (Password/Private Key) and TLS/SSL.
- 🛠️ Rich Results Viewer:
- Tree View: Detailed view with type-detection badges (ObjectId, String, Date, etc.).
- Table View: High-performance grid for large datasets.
- JSON View: Formatted syntax-highlighted output.
- ⚡ Advanced Querying: Professional editor powered by Monaco Editor.
- 📊 APM Profiler: Real-time query performance monitoring.
- 📂 Multi-Connection: Manage and switch between multiple local and remote instances seamlessly.
Ready-to-use binaries for Windows, macOS, and Linux are available on the Releases Page.
Important
Since these builds are currently unsigned, please refer to our Installation & Release Guide for instructions on how to bypass system security warnings.
$ git clone https://github.com/vutranHS/leafbase.git
$ cd leafbase
$ npm install$ npm run dev# For Windows
$ npm run build:win
# For macOS
$ npm run build:mac
# For Linux
$ npm run build:linuxSee our full roadmap and vote on upcoming features in Issue #1.
Highlights coming soon: Export to JSON/BSON/CSV, Aggregation Pipeline Builder, Index Manager, Schema Analyzer.
We welcome contributions from the community! Whether it's fixing a bug, adding a feature, or improving documentation:
- Check out our Contributing Guidelines.
- Fork the repository.
- Submit a Pull Request using our professional template.
We are committed to fostering an open and welcoming environment.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for the full text.
Built with ❤️ by VuTran and the Open Source Community