How to Export JSON from MongoDB using Robo 3T

Robo 3T is a popular graphical user interface (GUI) tool for MongoDB that allows users to interact with their MongoDB databases visually. One useful feature of Robo 3T is the ability to export data in JSON format, making it easy to share or analyze MongoDB data outside of the database environment.

In this article, we will learn about the process of exporting JSON from MongoDB using Robo 3T, providing detailed steps and examples for better understanding.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following installed and set up:

• Robo 3T: Download and install Robo 3T from the official website (https://robomongo.org/).
• Access to a MongoDB database: Ensure you have a MongoDB server running and accessible from Robo 3T.

Exporting JSON from MongoDB Using Robo 3T

Follow these steps to export JSON data from MongoDB collections using Robo 3T.

Step 1: Connect to Your MongoDB Database

• Before we can export JSON data from MongoDB using Robo 3T, we need to connect to our MongoDB database.
• Launch Robo 3T and click on the “Connect” button to establish a connection to your MongoDB server.
• Enter the connection details such as host, port, username, and password, and then click “Connect” to establish the connection.

Step 2: Navigate to Your Collection

• Once connected to our MongoDB server, we will see a list of databases on the left-hand side of the Robo 3T interface.
• Expand the database that contains the collection we want to export, and then click on the collection name to select it.

Step 3: Export JSON Data

• With the collection selected, navigate to the top menu bar in Robo 3T and click on the “Export” button. This will open the export dialog box, where we can specify the export options.
• In the export dialog box, choose “JSON” as the export format from the dropdown menu. we can also specify additional options such as the export location and whether to export all documents or a subset of documents based on a query.
• Once we have selected the desired export options, click “Export” to begin the export process. Robo 3T will export the JSON data from the selected collection to the specified location in the specified format.

Step 4: Verify the Exported JSON File

• After the export process is complete, navigate to the location where you specified the JSON file to be saved.
• Open the JSON file using a text editor or any JSON viewer to verify that the data has been exported correctly.

Example:

Let’s saw an example to understand the process of exporting JSON from MongoDB using Robo 3T.

Suppose we have a MongoDB database named “my_database” containing a collection named “users” with the following documents:

{
  "_id": ObjectId("60d1122066bde81426fa433e"),
  "name": "John Doe",
  "email": "john@example.com",
  "age": 30
},
{
  "_id": ObjectId("60d1123766bde81426fa433f"),
  "name": "Jane Smith",
  "email": "jane@example.com",
  "age": 25
}

To export this data to JSON format using Robo 3T, follow the steps outlined above. After exporting, we will have a JSON file containing the data from the “users” collection in the specified location.

Conclusion

Overall, Exporting JSON data from MongoDB using Robo 3T is a simple process that allows users to easily share or analyze MongoDB data outside of the database environment. By following the steps outlined in this article you can quickly export JSON data from your MongoDB collections using Robo 3T and leverage the power of MongoDB in your data analysis workflows.