Now Source Available: The Engine Powering MongoDB Search

MongoDB has announced the public preview of mongot, an indexing and query execution engine designed for MongoDB Search and Vector Search, under the Server Side Public License (SSPL). This release aims to unify MongoDB's search architecture across self-managed deployments and MongoDB Atlas, offering a frictionless developer experience without disrupting transactional workloads. Mongot leverages Apache Lucene for efficient data structures and maintains compute-intensive indexes outside the transaction commit window by using change streams, enabling seamless integration of search capabilities into existing systems. It can be deployed as a sidecar process or as a service behind a load balancer, ensuring resource sharing and scalability. With mongot available under SSPL, developers gain access to a unified platform across various environments, enhanced auditability, and the flexibility to adapt the engine to specific needs. This initiative promotes transparency and community engagement, setting the stage for a consistent search experience across MongoDB Community and MongoDB Atlas.