Databases & dataApache-2.0

MongoDB Schema Design

by MongoDB (opens in a new tab) mongodb/agent-skills

Design and diagnose MongoDB schemas around real access patterns, growth, and index costs.

Installation

Skills CLI

Skills CLI command
npx skills@latest add mongodb/agent-skills --skill mongodb-schema-design

Requires Node.js and npm. Choose your agents in the installer; add -g for a global installation.

Fieldbook review

Reviewed 27 Sept 2026

Uses code, workload descriptions, Atlas telemetry, or the MongoDB MCP server to inspect schemas and performance before recommending changes. MCP writes and destructive database operations require an exact preview and explicit approval; read-only mode is recommended.

  • LicenceApache-2.0
  • FrontmatterValid name and description
  • Risky patternsNone found
  • Size182 lines
  • Last checked27 Sept 2026 · 2a19fcd1a85b957301898c7c26f691bdf5da65d94c6ab0c6fc3609dc8205eb08

What it can touch

  • Runs commands

    Runs shell commands such as tests, builds or installs.

  • Needs MCP

    Requires an MCP server to be configured.

  • Network

    Reaches external services or the web.

Read the source

Fieldbook links to the original instead of copying it, so you always read the version you install.

skills/mongodb-schema-design/SKILL.md on GitHub (opens in a new tab)