Database

MongoDB Shell Global Configuration

MongoDB Shell global configuration files can define startup behavior, logging, history redaction, OIDC settings, and trusted endpoints.

Metadata

id: database.mongodb-shell-global-config
category: database
sensitivity: medium
subcategory: mongodb
artifact types: configuration, database
tags: mongodb, mongosh

Path Matchers

Path	Kind	Platforms
`mongosh.cfg`	`file`	`windows`
`/usr/local/etc/mongosh.conf`	`file`	`macos`
`/opt/homebrew/etc/mongosh.conf`	`file`	`macos`
`/etc/mongosh.conf`	`file`	`linux`, `macos`

Content Indicators

Literal strings:

mongosh:
redactHistory
oidcTrustedEndpoints

Impact

discovery

References

Configure Settings Using a Configuration File

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