🍏📦 **No Homebrew Needed: How to Install MongoDB on Mac Without Homebrew and Configure in Zsh!** 🚀🖥️ If you prefer not to use Homebrew, you can manually download and install MongoDB on your Mac. Additionally, we'll cover setting up MongoDB in the Zsh shell. 🌟 **Step-by-Step Guide:**
1. **Download MongoDB:** – Visit the official MongoDB website (https://www.mongodb.com/try/download/community) and download the MongoDB Community Server for macOS. 2. **Extract the Archive:** – Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file (usually a .tgz or .tar.gz archive) and extract it. You can do this by double-clicking on the file or using the terminal: “`bash tar -zxvf /path/to/downloaded/mongodb-osx-ssl-x86_64-4.x.x.tgz “` 3. **Move MongoDB to /usr/local:** – Move the extracted MongoDB folder to `/usr/local` for easier access: “`bash sudo mv mongodb-osx-ssl-x86_64-4.x.x /usr/local/mongodb “` 4. **Create Data Directory:** – MongoDB requires a data directory. Create one using: “`bash sudo mkdir -p /usr/local/var/mongodb “` 5. **Set Permissions:** – Set proper permissions for the data directory: “`bash sudo chown -R $(whoami) /usr/local/var/mongodb “` 6. **Add MongoDB Binaries to PATH:** – To access MongoDB from any location in the terminal, add the MongoDB binaries to your shell's PATH. If you're using Zsh, edit your Zsh configuration file (usually `~/.zshrc`): “`bash nano ~/.zshrc “` Add the following line at the end: “`bash export PATH="/usr/local/mongodb/bin:$PATH" “` Save and exit. 7. **Restart Zsh or Source the Configuration:** – Restart Zsh or source the updated configuration: “`bash source ~/.zshrc “` 8. **Start MongoDB:** – Start MongoDB by running: “`bash mongod –dbpath /usr/local/var/mongodb “` 9. **Verify Installation:** – Open a new terminal window and run the MongoDB shell: “`bash mongo “` You should see the MongoDB shell prompt. 10. **Explore MongoDB:** – You're ready to explore MongoDB! Use commands like `show dbs` and `use your_database_name` to get started. 11. **Stop MongoDB (Optional):** – If you want to stop MongoDB, press **Ctrl + C** in the terminal where MongoDB is running. 🚀 **Additional Tips:**
– **Configure MongoDB as a Service (Optional):** – To run MongoDB as a service, create a launch agent plist file. Refer to the MongoDB documentation for detailed instructions. – **Upgrade MongoDB Version:** – To upgrade MongoDB, download the latest version, repeat the installation steps, and replace the old binaries. 🍃 **Congratulations! You've successfully installed MongoDB on your Mac without Homebrew and configured it to work seamlessly with Zsh!** 🍃 **Hashtags:**
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