DocumentDB

DocumentDB is an open-source document database engine, designed to make working with data simple, flexible, and powerful. Built on top of PostgreSQL, DocumentDB brings the best of both worlds: the reliability of a proven relational database and the flexibility of a document-oriented NoSQL system.

Whether you're building a new app, exploring data, or just curious about modern databases, DocumentDB is here to help you get started quickly and easily.

Why DocumentDB?

  • Open Source & Community-Driven: DocumentDB is fully open source under the MIT license, welcoming contributions and ideas from everyone.

  • PostgreSQL Powered: DocumentDB riles the stability, performance, and features of PostgreSQL, with added support for document data.

  • Flexible Data Model: DocumentDB allows you to store and query JSON-like documents (BSON) alongside traditional tables.

  • Easy to Run Anywhere: DocumentDB can be used anywhere including on your own machine, in the cloud, or on-premises—wherever you need it.

Get Started

Get started with DocumentDB today by running a containerized version of the database using Docker on your machine:

docker run \
    --detach \
    --tty \
    --publish 10260:10260 \
    --env USERNAME=<username> \
    --env PASSWORD=<password> \
    ghcr.io/microsoft/documentdb/documentdb-local:latest

Then connect using the Mongo driver or client of your choice. For example, to connect with mongosh:

mongosh localhost:10260 \
    --username <username> \
    --password <password> \
    --authenticationMechanism SCRAM-SHA-256 \
    --tls \
    --tlsAllowInvalidCertificates

Want to learn more? Explore our documentation.

Community

Want to join the community or contribute?

Interested in projects that use DocumentDB?

  • FerretDB uses DocumentDB as the back-end engine
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