# m | Aaron Heckmann | Knowledge Base | Instagit mongodb version management GitHub Stars: 292 Repository: https://github.com/aheckmann/m --- ## Articles ### [How to Reinstall a MongoDB Version from Scratch Using m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-reinstall-mongodb-version-scratch-m) Easily reinstall MongoDB from scratch using m command. Learn how to remove old versions and perform a fresh install with m reinstall for a clean MongoDB environment. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Check Which MongoDB Version Is Currently Active Using m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-check-current-active-mongodb-version-m) Quickly check your active MongoDB version with the aheckmann m version manager. Learn how m inspects your installation and identifies the specific MongoDB version and edition. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Use Pre/Post Hooks When Switching MongoDB Versions with m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-use-pre-post-hooks-switch-mongodb-versions-m) Automate MongoDB version changes with m pre/post hooks. Execute custom scripts for setup and teardown tasks seamlessly. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Customize the Binary Symlink Directory in m (MongoDB Version Manager)](/aheckmann/m/how-to-customize-binary-symlink-directory-m) Easily customize MongoDB binary symlink locations with m by setting the M_BIN_DIR environment variable. Learn how to efficiently manage your MongoDB versions. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Skip Confirmation Prompts When Installing MongoDB Versions with m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-skip-confirmation-prompts-install-mongodb-m) Easily skip MongoDB installation prompts using m. Set the M_CONFIRM=0 environment variable to bypass all confirmation dialogues and speed up your process. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How m Detects Linux Distribution and Selects the Correct MongoDB Binary](/aheckmann/m/how-m-detects-linux-distribution-mongodb-binary) Learn how m detects your Linux distribution and automatically selects the correct MongoDB binary for seamless installation. Discover the `get_distro_and_arch` function at play. - Tags: internals - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Enable Debug Mode in the `m` MongoDB Version Manager](/aheckmann/m/how-to-enable-debug-mode-troubleshoot-m-issues) Learn to enable debug mode in m MongoDB Version Manager by setting M_DEBUG=1. Get verbose diagnostic output to troubleshoot m issues easily. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Use m Version Aliases like 'latest' and 'stable' for MongoDB Installation](/aheckmann/m/how-to-use-m-version-aliases-latest-stable) Simplify MongoDB installation with m version aliases. Easily install the latest or stable release using m latest or m stable without exact version numbers. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How m Handles Apple Silicon ARM64 Architecture and Rosetta 2 for MongoDB Installation](/aheckmann/m/how-m-handles-apple-silicon-arm64-rosetta-2) Learn how the m CLI tool on Apple Silicon Macs automatically handles ARM64 and Rosetta 2 for MongoDB installations, ensuring compatibility with older versions. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Install the Latest Patch Release in a MongoDB Release Series Using m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-install-latest-mongodb-patch-release-series-m) Easily install the latest MongoDB patch release with m. Run m X.Y to get the newest patch version automatically from MongoDB's version manifest. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How m Caching Works for Available MongoDB Versions: Complete Technical Guide](/aheckmann/m/how-does-m-caching-work-mongodb-versions) Discover how m caching works for MongoDB versions. Learn to control caching with M_CACHE, M_CACHE_SRC, and M_CACHE_EXPIRY environment variables to optimize your workflow. - Tags: deep-dive - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Get the Binary Path for an Installed MongoDB Version Using m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-get-mongodb-binary-path-m) Find the MongoDB binary path using m. Learn how to use m bin or m which with your installed version to quickly locate MongoDB executables. Essential for developers managing MongoDB versions. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Run a Specific MongoDB Version Without Switching the Active Version in m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-run-specific-mongodb-version-without-switching-m) Learn how to run a specific MongoDB version with m without changing the active version. Use the `m use [args]` command for direct execution. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Remove Previously Installed MongoDB Versions Using m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-remove-mongodb-versions-m) Easily remove old MongoDB versions with m rm . Clean up your installations efficiently and manage your MongoDB environments like a pro. Learn how now. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to List All Installed MongoDB Versions Managed by m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-list-installed-mongodb-versions-m) Easily list all installed MongoDB versions managed by m. Run m or m installed to see your downloaded versions and identify the active one. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Install a Legacy MongoDB Version Without SSL Support Using m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-install-legacy-mongodb-version-no-ssl-m) Install legacy MongoDB versions without SSL using the m tool. Learn to use the --legacy flag to download generic Linux tarballs and bypass SSL libraries for simplified installations. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Install MongoDB Enterprise Edition Using the m Version Manager](/aheckmann/m/how-to-install-mongodb-enterprise-edition-m) Easily install MongoDB Enterprise Edition with the m version manager. Learn how to download and activate the Enterprise build using a simple command extension. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Install and Manage mongosh (MongoDB Shell) Independently with m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-install-manage-mongosh-independently-m) Easily install and manage independent mongosh versions using m. Browse, install, activate, and remove mongosh releases efficiently with simple commands for a cleaner workflow. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Manage MongoDB Database Tools Separately from the Server Using m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-manage-mongodb-database-tools-separately-m) Learn how to manage MongoDB Database Tools independently from the server using the m version manager. Install, activate, and remove tools easily with dedicated subcommands. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Use Pre and Post Install Hooks to Run Custom Scripts When Installing MongoDB with m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-use-pre-post-install-hooks-m) Learn to use pre and post install hooks with m to run custom scripts automatically during MongoDB installations. Enhance your workflow effortlessly. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23 ### [How to Change the Default Installation Directory for MongoDB Versions in m](/aheckmann/m/how-to-change-default-mongodb-installation-directory-m) Easily change the default MongoDB installation directory in m by setting the M_PREFIX environment variable. Learn how to customize your MongoDB install location now. - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-02-23