LiteDB Explorer

LiteDB is an open-source NoSQL database that stands out because of its simple design and ease of deployment. However, it lacks a graphical database editor, which is where this application comes into play.

LiteDB Explorer is a lightweight utility that enables you to view and modify LiteDB database files in a more intuitive manner, making it a great choice for those who want to avoid using LiteDB Shell for every operation.

Those of you who have tried LiteDB know that the project includes a small console application that can be used to manage databases, but many users find the command console to be rather difficult to work with.

LiteDB Explorer seeks to simplify matters, as it allows you to open database files, view their contents and perform certain modifications from an intuitive graphical user interface.

The application enables you to add new items to the database, including documents, and images and text files can even be previewed. What’s more, database contents can be exported as JSON files.

Multiple databases can be opened at the same time, and you can refresh their contents manually to ensure the latest documents are available.

Naturally, LiteDB Explorer isn’t as powerful as the LiteDB Shell command-line utility, but it still offers a fairly extensive feature set, and it should be enough for most maintenance operations.

Of note is the fact that the program enables you to shrink loaded databases by removing empty pages, and it can also be used to change the current password in protected databases.

Overall, LiteDB Explorer is a great alternative for users who want to view and edit LiteDB databases without using the official command-line utility. It is much more intuitive than LiteDB Shell, and it even allows you to export data and shrink databases.