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PyMongo |release| Documentation
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Overview
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**PyMongo** is a Python distribution containing tools for working with
`MongoDB <http://www.mongodb.org>`_, and is the recommended way to
work with MongoDB from Python. This documentation attempts to explain
everything you need to know to use **PyMongo**.
.. todo:: a list of PyMongo's features
:doc:`installation`
Instructions on how to get the distribution.
:doc:`tutorial`
Start here for a quick overview.
:doc:`async-tutorial`
Start here for a quick overview of the asynchronous API.
:doc:`examples/index`
Examples of how to perform specific tasks.
:doc:`atlas`
Using PyMongo with MongoDB Atlas.
:doc:`examples/tls`
Using PyMongo with TLS / SSL.
:doc:`examples/encryption`
Using PyMongo with In-Use Encryption.
:doc:`examples/type_hints`
Using PyMongo with type hints.
:doc:`examples/logging`
Using PyMongo's logging capabilities.
:doc:`faq`
Some questions that come up often.
:doc:`migrate-to-pymongo4`
A PyMongo 3.x to 4.x migration guide.
:doc:`python3`
Frequently asked questions about python 3 support.
:doc:`compatibility-policy`
Explanation of deprecations, and how to keep pace with changes in PyMongo's
API.
:doc:`api/index`
The complete API documentation, organized by module.
:doc:`tools`
A listing of Python tools and libraries that have been written for
MongoDB.
:doc:`developer/index`
Developer guide for contributors to PyMongo.
:doc:`common-issues`
Common issues encountered when using PyMongo.
Getting Help
------------
If you're having trouble or have questions about PyMongo, ask your question on
our `MongoDB Community Forum <https://www.mongodb.com/community/forums/tag/python>`_.
You may also want to consider a
`commercial support subscription <https://support.mongodb.com/welcome>`_.
Once you get an answer, it'd be great if you could work it back into this
documentation and contribute!
Issues
------
All issues should be reported (and can be tracked / voted for /
commented on) at the main `MongoDB JIRA bug tracker
<http://jira.mongodb.org/browse/PYTHON>`_, in the "Python Driver"
project.
Feature Requests / Feedback
---------------------------
Use our `feedback engine <https://feedback.mongodb.com/forums/924286-drivers>`_
to send us feature requests and general feedback about PyMongo.
Contributing
------------
**PyMongo** has a large :doc:`community <contributors>` and
contributions are always encouraged. Contributions can be as simple as
minor tweaks to this documentation. To contribute, fork the project on
`GitHub <http://github.com/mongodb/mongo-python-driver/>`_ and send a
pull request.
Changes
-------
See the :doc:`changelog` for a full list of changes to PyMongo.
For older versions of the documentation please see the
`archive list <http://api.mongodb.org/python/>`_.
About This Documentation
------------------------
This documentation is generated using the `Sphinx
<https://www.sphinx-doc.org/en/master/>`_ documentation generator. The source files
for the documentation are located in the *doc/* directory of the
**PyMongo** distribution. To generate the docs locally run the
following command from the root directory of the **PyMongo** source:
.. code-block:: bash
$ pip install hatch
$ hatch run doc:build
Indices and tables
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* :ref:`genindex`
* :ref:`modindex`
* :ref:`search`
.. toctree::
:hidden:
atlas
installation
tutorial
async-tutorial
examples/index
faq
compatibility-policy
api/index
tools
contributors
changelog
python3
migrate-to-pymongo4
developer/index
common-issues