Install MongoDB Compass on CachyOS

The official GUI for MongoDB.

From the official CachyOS repo. Install with pacman, no AUR helper needed.

Reviewed Nov 2, 2026 · independent guide

How do I install MongoDB Compass on CachyOS?

Run this in a terminal, then open MongoDB Compass from your app menu:

sudo pacman -S mongodb-compass

mongodb-compass is in the cachyos repo, the CachyOS project's own package repository, so pacman installs it directly with no AUR helper and no build script. The package is signed with the CachyOS repository key, and pacman checks the signature before it installs.

What should I do after installing MongoDB Compass?

  1. Open MongoDB Compass from your app menu.
  2. Or run mongodb-compass in a terminal.
  3. Run pacman -Qi mongodb-compass to see the installed version and the optional dependencies.

How do I update or remove MongoDB Compass?

Update:

sudo pacman -Syu

Remove:

sudo pacman -Rns mongodb-compass

What is MongoDB Compass?

The official GUI for MongoDB.

Package description: The official GUI for MongoDB

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    MongoDB Compass on CachyOS: questions

    Is MongoDB Compass in the official CachyOS repo?

    Yes. The mongodb-compass package is in the cachyos repo, version 1.49.4-1, built 2026-03-16. Install it with sudo pacman -S mongodb-compass.

    Do I need an AUR helper for MongoDB Compass?

    No. It comes from the cachyos repo, so plain pacman installs and updates it, and sudo pacman -Syu keeps it current.

    What is the MongoDB Compass command?

    mongodb-compass. The package is called mongodb-compass.