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Robo 3T

Robo 3T

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Robo 3T (formerly Robomongo) is the free lightweight GUI for MongoDB enthusiasts.

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Overview

Robo 3T is no longer being developed by Studio 3T. Studio 3T recommends users looking for a MongoDB GUI client try Studio 3T Free, a free-forever edition of the Studio 3T tools. Read more about the changes on the Robo 3T Blog. The last release of Robo 3T is version 1.4.4, downloadable from the following links: Robo 3T Windows .zip Robo 3T Windows .exe Robo 3T Mac Robo 3T Linux And the source code from Robo 3T repository. Studio 3T would like to thank the Robo 3T community who used and supported the application, since it was acquired in 2017. This repository, the website and blog will be left online and available to maintain a record of what was one of the most influential MongoDB clients of its time. About Robo 3T =============== Robo 3T (formerly Robomongo *) is a shell-centric cross-platform MongoDB management tool. Unlike most other MongoDB admin UI tools, Robo 3T embeds the actual mongo shell in a tabbed interface with access to a shell command line as well as GUI interaction. The latest stable release Robo 3T 1.4 embeds MongoDB 4.2 shell. Blog: http://blog.robomongo.org/robo-3t-1-4/ Download: https://robomongo.org/download All Releases: https://github.com/Studio3T/robomongo/releases Watch: Robo 3T Youtube channel Follow: https://twitter.com/Robomongo Embedded MongoDB shell history:** Robo 3T 1.4 -> MongoDB 4.2 Robo 3T 1.3 -> MongoDB 4.0 Robo 3T 1.1 -> MongoDB 3.4 Robo 3T 0.9 -> MongoDB 3.2 Robo 3T 0.8.x -> MongoDB 2.4.0 \* Robomongo has been acquired by 3T What's new in latest Robo 3T 1.4? ==================================== New Features: - Mongo shell 4.2 upgrade - Support for Ubuntu 20.04, macOS Big Sur and macOS 10.15 (Catalina) - SSH: ECDSA and Ed25519 keys support on Windows & macOS (issues #1719, #1530, #1590) - Manually specify visible databases (issues #1696, #1368, #389) - New Welcome Tab - embeds Chromium using QtWebEngine (Windows, macOS only) - Import keys from old version: autoExpand, lineNumbers, debugMode and shellTimeoutSec Improvements: - Qt Upgrade (v5.12.8 - Apr/2020, Windows & macOS only) - OpenSSL upgrade (v1.1.1f - Mar/2020, Windows & macOS only) - libssh2 upgrade (v1.9.0 - Jun/2019, Windows & macOS only) - Database explorer section has smaller default width (#1556) - Remember database explorer section size Fixes: - Fix previously broken IPv6 support from command line: robo3t --ipv6 - Fix crash when paging used in tabbed result window (#1661) - Fix broken paging in DocumentDB (#1694) - Authentication database option isn't used properly (#1696) - Add/Edit index ops fixed (re-written) (#1692) - Crash when expanding admin users (#1728) - Unable to run query after shell timeout reached (#1529) - Fix broken F2, F3, F4 shortcuts for tabbed result view - One time re-order limit per new connections window to prevent data loss (macOS, #1790) - Fix crash when new shell tab executed in server unreachable case Supported Platforms =============== Note: This sections is for Robo 3T and it directly depends on what MongoDB suppports (See: https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/administration/production-notes/#prod-notes-supported-platforms)

Robo 3T is built on open-source principles to guarantee security, privacy, and full reproducibility. All sensitive data transformations run locally on your hardware with zero telemetry or unexpected cloud dependencies.

Key Technical Features & Capabilities

Native Desktop Architecture: Engineered as a standalone desktop binary with near-instant startup and zero background telemetry.
Local-First Privacy: Executes all core data transformations, media processing, and configuration storage 100% locally on your machine.
Optimized UI Workflow: Apple Human Interface Guidelines-inspired design with dark mode, customizable keyboard shortcuts, and responsive layouts.
Zero Cloud Dependencies: Operates completely offline without requiring cloud accounts, third-party analytics, or external API keys.

Architecture & Technology Stack

Primary Languages: C++
Frameworks & UI Runtime: Qt / Native C++
Build Systems & Tooling: CMake
Supported Platforms: macOS 12.0+ (Apple Silicon M1-M4 & Intel x86_64), Windows 10/11 x64, Linux

System Requirements

SpecificationMinimum RequirementRecommended Specification
Operating SystemmacOS 12.0 Monterey / Windows 10 x64macOS 14.0+ Sonoma / Windows 11 x64
Processor ArchitectureApple Silicon (M1+) or Intel Core i5 x64Apple Silicon Unified Memory (M2/M3/M4)
Memory (RAM)4 GB Unified RAM8 GB+ High-Speed RAM
Storage Space300 MB available local disk space1 GB+ SSD storage
GPU AccelerationMetal 2 / DirectX 12 compatibleApple Neural Engine / Vulkan capable

Installation & Setup Guide

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Download the verified .dmg release installer directly from CookApps.
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Open the disk image and drag Robo 3T.app into your /Applications folder.
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Launch Robo 3T via Spotlight (Cmd + Space) or Launchpad.

Alternatively, install using Homebrew if available:

bash
brew install --cask robo-3t

Windows Installation

1
Download the official installer package (.exe / .msi).
2
Run the executable and follow the setup wizard.
3
Launch Robo 3T from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut.

Building from Source (Development Setup)

bash
git clone https://github.com/Studio3T/robomongo.git
cd robomongo
pnpm install || cargo build --release
pnpm run build

Installation & Setup Guide

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How to Use & Workflow

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Application Launch & Workspace: Open Robo 3T to load the responsive native workspace.
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Configuration & Preferences: Press Cmd + , (macOS) or Ctrl + , (Windows) to configure hardware acceleration, custom directories, and display themes.
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Primary Operation: Drag-and-drop source files or input parameters directly into the central window.
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Execution & Export: Initiate the processing pipeline and verify output files saved directly to your chosen local directory.

How to Use & Workflow

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Troubleshooting & Common Issues

Problem: macOS Gatekeeper displays *"App is damaged and can't be opened"* or unnotarized developer notice.
Root Cause: macOS quarantine flag set on binaries downloaded outside the Mac App Store.
Resolution: Open Terminal and run:
bash
    xattr -cr /Applications/Robo 3T.app
Alternatively, navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security and select Open Anyway.
Problem: High memory consumption during batch processing operations.
Root Cause: Large media buffers retaining uncompressed state.
Resolution: Adjust batch concurrency in settings or process assets in focused batches.

How to Use & Getting Started

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## Installation & Setup Guide ### macOS Installation (Recommended) 1. Download the verified `.dmg` release installer directly from CookApps. 2. Open the disk image and drag **Robo 3T.app** into your `/Applications` folder. 3. Launch Robo 3T via Spotlight (`Cmd + Space`) or Launchpad. Alternatively, install using Homebrew if available: ```bash brew install --cask robo-3t ``` ### Windows Installation 1. Download the official installer package (`.exe` / `.msi`). 2. Run the executable and follow the setup wizard. 3. Launch **Robo 3T** from the Start Menu or desktop shortcut. ### Building from Source (Development Setup) ```bash git clone https://github.com/Studio3T/robomongo.git cd robomongo pnpm install || cargo build --release pnpm run build ```

How to Use & Getting Started

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