Getting Started with the Atlas CLI

Learn about MongoDB’s Atlas Command Line Interface and how it can help you get started with Atlas fast and support the entire software development lifecycle.

Getting Started with the Atlas CLI

Learning Byte Overview

In this Learning Byte, a MongoDB Expert guides you through getting started with the Atlas Command Line Interface (CLI), the fastest way to launch a MongoDB Atlas database. You'll learn why and when to use the CLI, as well as how to install it using Homebrew and other standard tools. The video demonstrates live setup and configuration steps, such as creating and managing local and cloud clusters to support development and testing environments. Finally, you'll learn how to configure the CLI for automation using API keys, allowing seamless integration into your automated tasks.

Chapters in this Learning Byte

  • Chapter 1: Introduction

  • Chapter 2: Getting Started

  • Chapter 3: Creating Environments

  • Chapter 4: Configuring the Atlas CLI

  • Chapter 5: Recap and Learn More