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Spanna is a modern MongoDB client for browsing, querying, editing, and comparing data across desktop and browser.

Download and install the Spanna desktop client for macOS, then sign in if you want synced encrypted connections across supported clients.

Add your first MongoDB connection in Spanna and verify that browsing, querying, and optional Cloud Sync are working.

Learn how the Spanna interface is laid out so you can move quickly between connections, collections, and MongoDB tools.

Organize, save, and reuse MongoDB connections in Spanna with local storage or Cloud Sync.

Browse MongoDB collections in Spanna, inspect document structure, and move quickly between datasets.

Build MongoDB filters in Spanna and run them against collections without leaving the interface.

Build and run MongoDB aggregation pipelines in Spanna with JSON input, validation, and result views.

Review MongoDB indexes in Spanna and use them to reason about query performance.

Inspect field presence, types, and sample values in MongoDB collections with Spanna schema analysis.

Move JSON and CSV data into or out of MongoDB collections with Spanna import and export tools.

Compare MongoDB collections and inspect differences between environments or dataset versions in Spanna.

Copy, paste, and duplicate MongoDB documents in Spanna while keeping document edits fast and local-feeling.

Learn what MongoDB indexes do, how B-Trees work under the hood, the ESR framework for compound indexes, and how to keep your index strategy lean.

Master the MongoDB aggregation pipeline — learn core stages, advanced joins, performance rules, and a common workflow for transforming data at scale.

Learn common MongoDB query operators and how they are used in real collection filters.

Improve MongoDB query performance by checking indexes, query shape, and payload size.

Design MongoDB document structure with practical tradeoffs between flexibility, clarity, and query performance.

A practical, evidence-driven workflow for diagnosing slow MongoDB queries using explain plans, indexes, and query shape review.

Learn how to spot missing MongoDB indexes using explain output, query patterns, and practical index design rules without over-indexing your collections.

Learn how to compare MongoDB environments for migrations, release checks, and drift detection without trusting counts alone.

Learn how to import JSON into MongoDB safely, preserve the right data types, avoid common `mongoimport` mistakes, and verify the result properly.

Learn how to export MongoDB collections safely with the right scope, format, and verification steps so you do not leak data or create unreliable handoff files.

Install the Spanna desktop client on macOS and get ready for Cloud Sync and automatic updates.

Understand how Spanna desktop updates work and how to apply downloaded updates safely.

Configure appearance, Cloud Sync, telemetry, update behavior, and confirmation prompts in Spanna desktop.

Use keyboard shortcuts in Spanna to move faster between search, collections, and common actions.

Save and reuse important queries when you need repeatable MongoDB workflows in Spanna Pro.

Go deeper into field distribution and structural drift with enhanced schema tooling in Spanna Pro.

Build aggregation pipelines visually in Spanna Pro when you want stage-by-stage authoring and review.

Use deeper comparison workflows in Spanna Pro to inspect differences across records and environments with more precision.